Former CM Naveen Patnaik criticizes Odisha govt over gang rape of a teen, accusing it of failing on women's safety. Deputy CM Parida & Law Minister Harichandan defend swift police action. Read the full political clash.
A 17-year-old boy details the horrific gang rape of his friend in Bhubaneswar. The attackers filmed the assault and threatened to leak the video. Police have made arrests.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is developing Hatiasuni Park, a ₹1.36 crore recreational hub in Maitree Vihar. The 2-acre green space will feature walking tracks, play zones, and eco-friendly elements to boost community wellness. Read more.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation seeks land for permanent shelters for stray dogs following Supreme Court orders. The city's dog population is 47,126, far above the national average. Read more.
Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar faces prolonged flight chaos. 21 IndiGo flights cancelled Sunday, stranding passengers. Read the latest updates and passenger woes.
Coimbatore police detain three accused in the gang-rape of a college girl under the stringent Goondas Act. The accused, also suspects in a herder's murder, are now in judicial custody. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.
Ludhiana police unravel the mystery behind the gun used in a deadly wedding gang war that killed two. Key arrests made as investigation continues. Read the full story.
A man absconding for five years in a 2019 Mogappair minor gang rape case was arrested in Chromepet. The accused had been evading trial since 2020.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority reclaims 3 acres of govt land in Gadakana, demolishing 14 houses. Drive part of citywide crackdown on encroachments. Read more.
Delhi High Court upholds conviction of man for 2017 rape in Deer Park, Hauz Khas, cancels his bail. Court notes survivor's testimony 'remains consistent to the core', backed by medical & DNA evidence.
A 16-year-old student in MP's Sidhi was allegedly gang-raped by four over several days. The main accused lured her into a relationship. Police have registered a POCSO case. Read the full report.
A 26-year-old man was apprehended for allegedly raping a minor distant relative in a Kanpur village field. The incident occurred after a wedding in Fatehpur. Police have registered a case and sent the girl for medical examination.
Odisha's housing bodies have allotted over 1,600 plots and houses in Bhubaneswar. Details on schemes like Satyasai Enclave, Ekamra Residency, and future projects revealed in the assembly. Read more.
The 100-year celebration of the Gang Canal in Punjab was abruptly cancelled, and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje called back to Delhi. Discover the political tensions and water-sharing disputes behind this sudden move.
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A Noida court sentenced IIT Jodhpur professor Vivek Vijay Vargia to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a former student in 2019. The court found the evidence credible.
An IIT Jodhpur associate professor receives 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a former student in 2019. The fast-track court convicts him based on forensic and CCTV evidence.
Bombay High Court suspends 15-year sentence of man convicted for raping a minor in Pune, citing inconsistencies in victim's age proof and consent. Details inside.
A 35-year-old woman was abducted and raped in Ahmedabad's Danilimda. Police have filed an FIR under BNS sections for rape and kidnapping. Investigation is ongoing.
Unregulated bus stops on Bhubaneswar's NH-16 cause severe traffic & safety risks. A 2024 survey reveals shocking data. Experts demand urgent action. Read more.
Govt quarters in Bhubaneswar allotted to NGOs, individuals, and political parties have accumulated massive rent arrears of Rs 2.47 crore, reveals CM Majhi. Read about the top defaulters and the state's recovery plan.
Two men arrested in Belagavi for the gang rape of a 7th-grade minor. The incident occurred in a sugarcane field. Police confirm one main accused and an accomplice.
Coimbatore police file detailed chargesheet against trio for gang rape of a college woman. Case to be tried in mahila court. Accused also linked to a separate murder.
A Mumbai sessions court convicts a 31-year-old auto driver to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 rape, assault, and robbery of a 62-year-old woman. Read the full details of the case and the court's reasoning.
A Jajpur court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years imprisonment for raping a minor. The court also imposed a fine and ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the full details.
Hisar police file a complaint under IPC Section 182 against a woman and three associates for allegedly lodging a false gang rape case against a BJP leader and a property dealer. Details inside.
Three days after five women were gang-raped in Kochang village while performing a street play, police detain three school staff. Rs 50,000 reward offered for suspect identification.
Five women gang-raped in Kochang village during street play performance. Pathalgarhi movement villagers threaten statewide strike over alleged biased police investigation. Latest updates from Khunti district.
Mathura, the 1972 rape case survivor who changed India's sexual assault laws, was found living in destitution. Read how a TOI report triggered nationwide support and government action.