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Neelam Gorhe to visit 1972 rape survivor 'Mathura'

Maharashtra Legislative Council's Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe will visit 'Mathura', the survivor of the landmark 1972 custodial rape case, within a week. Read about the renewed support and the case that changed India's laws.

Unnao Nursing College Protest Over 'Bad Touch' Allegation

A nursing student in Unnao accused the medical superintendent of inappropriate touch during a checkup on Nov 17. The allegation sparked massive campus protests, leading to police intervention. Read the full story.

Shivakumar dismisses BJP's undeclared watch allegation

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refutes BJP's claim of not declaring a costly watch in his election affidavit. He asserts full transparency, mentioning his Rolex. The controversy follows him and CM Siddaramaiah wearing similar high-end watches.

Violence Mars Civic Polls in Beed, Police Lathi-Charge

Violence erupted during civic polls in Beed district, with clashes between BJP and NCP workers, stone-pelting, and vandalism. Police resorted to lathi-charge to control the situation. Read the full report.

Pakistan's Expired Cyclone Aid Sparks Diplomatic Row

Pakistan faces embarrassment as expired relief supplies for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka go viral. India strongly rejects Pakistan's airspace blockage allegations, detailing swift clearances. Explore the contrasting aid efforts.

UP body exhumed 6 months after burial in poisoning case

In a shocking case from Uttar Pradesh, the body of a 40-year-old man was exhumed six months after his death as his family alleged poisoning. The incident occurred in Bareilly's Sadhu Vihar Colony. Read the full details.

Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72

Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.

Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws

Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.

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