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Google trends reveal disturbing surge in porn searches following brutal rape of Kolkata doctor
India was recently shaken by the brutal murder of a 31-year-old doctor-trainee, who was found dead …
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Nirbhaya Fund to Disha Act: What changes has the Indian govt implemented in response to major rape cases in the past?
The Kolkata rape and murder case of a young doctor has sparked outrage, prompting calls for better …
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Climate shocks can lead to increased domestic violence in the coming years, warn researchers
The study, which analysed data from 156 countries, found that the increase will be more significant…
PTI
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10 things to know about the new criminal laws that have come into force starting today
The Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, which have served as th…
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Court extends police custody of Badlapur sexual abuse case accused till Aug 26
The accused, who was employed as an attendant at the school where the incident took place last week…
PTI
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Night patrol, access control: Centre suggests measures to states on safety of medics
The incident at the West Bengal government-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital earlier this mo…
PTI
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Bombay HC takes suo motu cognisance of Badlapur sexual abuse, hearing today
The Bombay High Court addressed the sexual assault of two young girls in a Badlapur school. The inc…
PTI
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NCW takes suo motu cognizance of report of girls allegedly assaulted at fake NCC camp in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri
The National Commission for Women (NCW), has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that 13 gi…
ANI
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Taylor Frankie Paul features in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Lives.' Here's her story from 'soft-swinging' to being charged with domestic violence.
Taylor Frankie Paul is the controversial Mormon MomToker who appears in the new Hulu reality show "…
Ayomikun Adekaiyero
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Hamas used horrific sexual violence, raping and mutilating Israeli women and girls on October 7: NYT
The NYT reported that it had found at least seven locations where women and girls appeared to have …
Nathan Rennolds
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India's population reaches 144 crore, to double in 77 years: UNFPA report
India's population is estimated to have reached 144 crore, with 24 per cent in the 0-14 age bracket…
PTI
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Sheryl Sandberg, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and others issue a global call to action to denounce sexual violence at UN Summit
Sheryl Sandberg issued a call to denounce Hamas' use of rape as a tool of war at a UN summit on sex…
Jennifer Cunningham
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Armie Hammer called the sexual abuse allegations against him 'career death.' Here's a timeline of the actor's controversial fall from grace.
Hammer revealed he's now sober after an extended stint in rehab in a recent interview with the "Pai…
Jacob Sarkisian,Jason Guerras…
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Increased rates of domestic violence against women may be another byproduct of climate change: Reuters report
Studies have pointed to a clear link between climate change and domestic violence. When basic needs…
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A former model accused Diddy in a new lawsuit of sexually assaulting and drugging her in 2003. He's now facing 5 suits.
The lawsuit filed on Tuesday by former model Crystal McKinney alleged Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulted …
Hannah Getahun
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SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe i…
PTI
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Court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case: SC agrees to consider listing PIL
he Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider listing a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT pr…
PTI
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More than one in five people experience violence and harassment at work: ILO
More than one in five people (almost 23 per cent) in employment worldwide have experienced violence…
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CDC reports a sharp rise in teen girls experiencing sadness, hopelessness, and sexual violence
New CDC data shows that high school girls are reporting record levels of sadness and hopelessness &…
Hilary Brueck
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Sexual-assault allegations against Anthony Anderson are resurfacing as he hosts this year's Emmys
Anthony Anderson will host this year's Emmy Awards — but some people have called on Fox to rethink …