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Guest worker dies in Coimbatore terrace fall
A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
KGMU intern booked for sexual exploitation, threats in Lucknow
A nursing student in Lucknow files a police complaint against a KGMU MBBS intern for sexual exploitation and threats to leak explicit images. Police investigation underway.
KGMU Doctor Missing After NBW in Exploitation Case
A KGMU resident doctor accused of sexual exploitation and forcing religious conversion is missing. Police issue a non-bailable warrant as the investigation deepens into his background and marriages. Read the latest.
Pune court grants bail to two in Bhutan woman exploitation case
A Pune sessions court granted bail to two co-accused in a case where a Bhutanese woman was allegedly sexually exploited by 11 men over five years. The court cited parity and lack of evidence of force. Read the full details.
KGMU Intern Faces Sexual Exploitation Charges in Lucknow
An intern at Lucknow's KGMU faces sexual assault charges, the second such case in a week. Police investigation is ongoing. Read the full details of the complaint and university's response.
26 Tribal Labourers Rescued from Captivity in Maharashtra
Guna administration rescues 26 Sahariya tribal labourers from exploitation in Maharashtra's sugarcane belt. They were lured with job promises, held captive, and denied wages. Read the full story.
BKU Alleges Massive Crop Scams Broke Haryana Farmers' Back in 2025
BKU leader Rattan Mann calls 2025 a year of suffering for Haryana farmers due to multi-crore paddy, bajra, moong procurement scams and govt inaction. Farmers urged to unite and fight.
BKU Alleges Massive Crop Scams Broke Farmers' Back in 2025
BKU State President Rattan Mann alleges multi-thousand-crore scams in paddy, bajra & moong procurement exploited Haryana farmers in 2025. Read how govt silence fueled the crisis.
Two held for murder of guest worker in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police arrest auto driver and friend for murdering a West Bengal guest worker after a road altercation. Victim succumbs to injuries at CMCH. Read the full details.
Mahoba Horror: Servant Couple Starved Retired Man, Daughter
A retired railway employee and his mentally ill daughter were allegedly confined and starved for five years in Mahoba by a servant couple seeking property. The shocking neglect came to light after the father's death. Read the full investigation.
TN Govt Acts on Tiruttani Assault, Urges No Video Share
Tamil Nadu government urges public not to circulate video of Odisha worker assault in Tiruttani, citing public order concerns. Four minors apprehended, safety measures enhanced for guest workers.
Ranchi Protests for Unnao Survivor, SC Stays Sengar's Bail
Social and student groups protest in Ranchi demanding justice for the Unnao rape survivor. Supreme Court stays bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar. Details inside.
Odisha Migrant Worker Hacked in Tamil Nadu, Video Viral
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Odisha was brutally hacked by four youths in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The attackers filmed the gory incident, which has now gone viral. Read the shocking details.
4 TN Teens Attack Migrant Worker, Post Video on Instagram
Four teenagers in Tamil Nadu brutally assaulted a migrant worker from Odisha with machetes and posted the video on Instagram. The incident has sparked political outrage and a debate on law and order. Read more.
Man arrested in Jagatsinghpur for rape, threats
A 26-year-old man in Jagatsinghpur arrested for repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl, threatening to leak private media. The accused exploited her for six months on a false marriage pretext.
Barwani dealer FIR for selling urea at Rs 550 vs Rs 266.50
A fertiliser dealer in Barwani's Pati faces an FIR after officials caught him selling urea at Rs 550 per bag, far above the government-fixed price of Rs 266.50. Read the full details of the investigation and its implications for farmers.
UK Lobster Ban Sparks Debate Amid Grooming Gang Inquiry Turmoil
UK's new lobster welfare law draws criticism as public frustration mounts over stalled inquiry into child sexual exploitation grooming gangs. Details inside.
Migrant Worker from Bengal Killed in Odisha Mob Attack
A 20-year-old mason from Murshidabad was killed in Sambalpur. Family says mob targeted him as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Two others critically injured.
Bengali Worker Lynched in Sambalpur, Six Arrested
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
J-1 Visa: From US Soft Power to Worker Exploitation
A New York Times investigation reveals how the J-1 cultural exchange visa became a profit-driven system exploiting foreign students. Learn the shocking truth behind the program's failure.
Bangladesh Condemns Factory Worker Killing, Promises Justice
Bangladesh government expresses profound sorrow, condemns killing of factory worker in Mymensingh. Home Minister assures swift justice. Read the full story.
Bengal Worker Mistaken for Bangladeshi, Detained 8 Months
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
Ludhiana rescues 11 children from begging hotspots
Ludhiana district administration rescued 11 children from begging in a major drive under Project Jeevanjot 2.0. Officials vow to make city free from child exploitation. Report cases on helpline 1098.
DOJ Files Confirm 1996 Epstein Warning, FBI Inaction Exposed
Newly released documents vindicate Maria Farmer, who warned the FBI about Jeffrey Epstein's child exploitation in 1996. The shocking reveal questions decades of inaction. Read the full story.
Maharashtra SIT Probes Kidney Racket, 5 Moneylenders Held
Maharashtra govt sets up SIT to investigate Chandrapur kidney racket where farmers were forced to sell organs. 5 accused arrested. Details on the illegal money lending and organ trafficking network.
Maharashtra SIT probes Chandrapur kidney racket, illegal lending
Maharashtra govt forms SIT to investigate Chandrapur kidney racket where farmers were forced to sell organs to repay debts. CM Fadnavis takes serious action. Read the full report.
Nagpur: Minor's Pregnancy Leads to POCSO Arrest
A 20-year-old man from Borgaon arrested for sexually exploiting a 15-year-old Nagpur girl, found eight months pregnant. FIR filed under POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Rajkot: Migrant worker killed after witnessing fight
A 26-year-old migrant worker in Rajkot was murdered after witnessing a violent altercation over an alleged extra-marital affair. Police have arrested six suspects. Read the full investigation details.
12 Children Rescued from Exploitative Construction Site in Guwahati
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
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