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.
A 24-year-old man accused of raping a minor girl in Hamirpur was found hanging from a tree. Police are investigating the case as the victim recovers. Read the full details.
Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar faces prolonged flight chaos. 21 IndiGo flights cancelled Sunday, stranding passengers. Read the latest updates and passenger woes.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Kamlesh Rai arrested in Bihar's Rohtas district for abduction and rape of a minor. Medical examination confirms the crime. Details inside.
Coimbatore mahila court sentences A Sahul Hameed to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping an elderly woman and stealing her gold chain. Read the full details of the shocking case.
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.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority reclaims 3 acres of govt land in Gadakana, demolishing 14 houses. Drive part of citywide crackdown on encroachments. Read more.
A special Pocso court in Keonjhar sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine. Read the full details of the verdict.
A special POCSO court in Pune acquitted a 34-year-old man accused of raping his 3-year-old niece. The judge cited inconsistent witness testimony and serious lapses in forensic evidence collection. Read the full details.
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.
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Get the latest from Bhubaneswar on December 4, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key political developments in the city.
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.
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.
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.
BJP's Sambit Patra showcases cricket skills at Sansad Khela Mahotsava while Bhubaneswar faces streetlight complaints. Police parking ban triggers public backlash amid adoption controversy.
Activist Rahul Easwar and three others face legal action for defaming the complainant in MLA Rahul Mamkootathil rape case. Latest developments and political reactions.
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.
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.
A 70-year-old Aligarh farmer sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping an 11-year-old girl. The court imposed a fine, with half designated as victim compensation. Read the full details.
A Pune court acquits a man accused of raping his minor daughter after key witnesses, including the victim, deny the assault. The accused spent 7 years in jail. Read the full details.