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  CM Fadnavis assures govt will seek death penalty, fast-track trial in Pune child rape-murder case

  Maharashtra | May 03, 2026 15:43 IST

  A four-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Pune was allegedly raped and killed by a 65-year-old labourer, who has a criminal record. The accused has been arrested.

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  Pune horror: NCW takes cognisance, flags concerns over women safety; CM seeks death penalty

  Maharashtra | May 03, 2026 8:33 IST

  NCW has also urged the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to monitor the investigation closely and ensure that those responsible are given stringent punishment.

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  Ashok Kharat case: Probe reveals how Maharashtra 'astrologer' lured and trapped his victims

  Maharashtra | March 23, 2026 10:59 IST

  Self-proclaimed astrologer Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Maharashtra for raping several women and deceiving people through elaborate staged miracles. The probe has exposed remote-controlled snakes, fake spiritual objects and alleged high-profile links.

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  Mumbai horror: Disabled woman gets pregnant; father identified as rapist after 17 men DNA tested

  Maharashtra | February 05, 2026 14:44 IST

  A ill 20-year-old woman, who was admitted with abdominal pain, was five months pregnant. Shockingly, the DNA sample of the foetus matched with her father.

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  After Congress MLA's 'rape theory', SP leader's bizarre remark on 'testosterone boost' sparks row

  India | January 18, 2026 17:28 IST

  The vulgarity on the internet gives a testosterone boost to young men, which makes them unable to control their sexual desires. During this, when a woman or a girl comes around them, she is raped, Hasan said.

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  'Distraction by beauty': Congress MLA's disturbing 'rape theory' sparks outrage

  India | January 17, 2026 15:55 IST

  In a video that has since gone viral, Baraiya suggested that sexual violence could occur due to momentary “distraction” caused by “very beautiful” women. He claimed that even men with otherwise “normal” minds could commit rape if overwhelmed by such distraction.

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  Junior hockey coach arrested for raping and impregnating minor in Haryana's Rewari

  Haryana | January 11, 2026 8:54 IST

  The girl said she played hockey and alleged that about four months ago, a junior coach whom she had known for three years raped her in a bathroom of the stadium where she trained.

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  Himachal: College girl dies due to ragging, sexual harassment; professor, three students booked

  India | January 02, 2026 23:34 IST

  Kangra Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashok Ratan said that all the allegations are being thoroughly investigated. Medical records, video evidence and statements of all concerned are being examined, he said.

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  Suspended Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil booked after sexual assault allegation

  India | November 28, 2025 9:48 IST

  The woman had met Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday to submit her complaint. She alleged serious misconduct by the suspended Congress leader.

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  UP: Muslim cleric on run after allegedly raping minor student in illegal Madrasa, police launch hunt

  Crime | November 09, 2025 7:38 IST

  CO Sadar Neha Tripathi confirmed an illegal madrasa was operating on a house's upper floor. A case has been filed, and police are investigating while searching for the absconding cleric.

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  Man arrested for raping 20-year-old Indian-origin woman in UK: Police

  World | October 27, 2025 20:15 IST

  The police said a 32-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning on suspicion of rape after a manhunt was launched in the wake of the attack on Saturday evening.

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  'Forced to change medical reports, grievances never heard': What relatives of Satara doctor said

  Maharashtra | October 26, 2025 14:15 IST

  Satara doctor suicide case: The victim, who was a native of Wadvani taluka of the Beed district, was working at a sub-district hospital in Satara. On Thursday, her body was found hanging at a hotel room in Phaltan town.

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  Maharashtra: Woman doctor dies by suicide in Satara, alleges rape and harassment by police officers

  Maharashtra | October 24, 2025 15:33 IST

  The victim, a medical officer at Phaltan Sub-District Hospital and native of Beed district, named Sub-Inspector Gopal Badne for repeatedly raping her over five months and Constable Prashant Bankar for mental harassment.

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  Minor girl raped by three juveniles, including her cousin, in UP's Mirzapur

  Crime | October 13, 2025 18:53 IST

  The incident took place on Sunday evening in a village under the Dehat Kotwali area. The girl has been admitted to the district hospital in serious condition.

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  Maharashtra shocker: Teenage girl gangraped over five months in Thane district

  Maharashtra | September 24, 2025 8:01 IST

  Maharashtra shocker: The case came to light when the victim's parents discovered obscene audio and video clips of their daughter circulating online. After revealing her traumatic experience to her family, they collectively approached the police and filed a formal complaint.

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  Odisha: 10-year-old girl found dead in canal; sexual assault, murder suspected

  Crime | September 07, 2025 22:34 IST

  While a case of 'unnatural death' has been registered, police have stated that the exact cause of death will only be confirmed after the postmortem report is completed.

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  Kolkata woman allegedly raped on her birthday by two friends; accused absconding

  September 07, 2025 20:23 IST

  Police are searching for two men accused of abducting and gang-raping a 20-year-old woman in Kolkata after luring her to a birthday celebration.

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  Who is Harmeet Pathanmajra? The AAP MLA on the run after dramatic escape from police custody

  India | September 02, 2025 12:51 IST

  Punjab AAP MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra was arrested on rape charges and now has escaped from custody after firing at cops, as per sources.

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  UP: Deaf-mute woman gang-raped in Balrampur, two accused arrested after police encounter

  Uttar Pradesh | August 13, 2025 20:57 IST

  The case is linked to the Kotwali Dehat police station area, where on Monday, the victim's brother filed a complaint alleging that his 21-year-old sister was gang-raped. Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikas Kumar formed four special teams, and during the probe, the names of two accused emerged.

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  Two arrested for raping minor girls at swimming pool in Delhi's Narela

  Delhi | August 13, 2025 11:47 IST

  The mother of one of the victims approached the Narela police station and alleged that her daughter and another girl had been sexually assaulted at the pool.