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Veteran actress Zeenat Aman files molestation complaint against businessman
The reigning queen of Bollywood in the 70s, Zeenat Aman has filed a molestation and stalking complaint against a businessman, Mumbai police said.
Mumbai records a rise in rape cases in 2017
With the number of rape cases increasing day by day, the number of registered cases in Mumbai in 2017 has risen by 40 as compared to figures from the previous year.
BJP MLA: Karnataka contest is Ram v/s Allah
Congress and BJP MLAs have begun making provocative and outlandish statements signifying that the Karnataka polls are truly upon us.
Nagpur man arrested for raping minor daughter for three years
A 45-year-old man, who works as a school peon, has been arrested in Nagpur for allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter for the last three years.
Mumbai Police is winning hearts with its filmy memes
Mumbai Police has once again taken Twitterati by storm. They won people's heart by posting filmy memes to teach some important life lessons.
Dear Subramanian Swamy, why art thou so homophobic?
A celebrated homophobe, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is known for his plain disdain for the LGBTQ community.
Why shouldn't women be held guilty of adultery?
Adultery is currently a criminal offense only for men in India and not women. But this might change soon.
Bengaluru: Man rescued after 51hrs, to be booked for trespassing
In a freak incident, a Bengaluru man fell into a ditch at Karnataka's Gaganachukki waterfalls on Saturday afternoon.
4-year-old allegedly rapes classmate. Who's to blame?
In a horrifying case, a four-year-old in Delhi has been accused of raping his female classmate in school with his fingers and a pencil.
NIA files chargesheet against Zakir for hate speeches, inciting violence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a 50-page chargesheet in a special court in Mumbai against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for inciting youth to engage in terror activities, giving hate speeches, promoting enmity between communities and diverting money for anti-India activity.
Delhi HC takes first step towards gender-neutral rape provisions
Is rape gender exclusive? Yes, if you go by the Indian Penal Code.
Sunny Leone, Manforce slammed for suggesting condom use during Navratri
Ahead of Navratri, Manforce released a new ad featuring Sunny Leone, urging Gujaratis to practice safe sex during the festivities.
Mumbai University results: Absent student gets 21 marks in exam
As the Mumbai University continues to face criticism for delaying the results, yet another shocking incident surfaced!
Death of 200 cows: BJP leader arrested in Chattisgarh
Harsh Verma, a BJP leader in Rajpur village of Chattisgarh's Durg district has been arrested after around 200 cows died at his cow shelter from alleged starvation and lack of medicines.
SC suggests medical boards to deal with late abortion requests
The SC has taken note of the fact that lately, several expectant mothers at risk and rape survivors have approached it for terminating their pregnancies after the legally-permissible 20 weeks.
Maharashtra govt: Sanjay Dutt deserved early release from jail
Maharashtra government submitted an affidavit in Bombay HC and justified its stand on actor Sanjay Dutt's early jail release stating that Dutt displayed "good behaviour, and discipline while in jail," and "performed all allotted work" leading to early remission.
Former Indian cricketer Joginder Sharma's father attacked
Former Indian cricketer Joginder Sharma's father, Om Prakash Sharma, was attacked on Saturday night by 2 boys inside his shop in Rohtak.
SC allows woman to terminate 26-week-old pregnancy
The SC has allowed a Kolkata-based woman to terminate her 26-week pregnancy. Abortions beyond 20 weeks aren't allowed in India unless in extreme circumstances.
Karnataka- Mother beats daughter to death for failing exams
An 18 year old girl was beaten to death with an iron rod by her own mother for failing her English exam and falling in love. The incident happened in Kolar district, Karnataka.
Child marriages in India on rise; 12 million marriages recorded
12 million child marriages were recorded in India in 2001-11; 5 million victims were girls and 7 million were boys revealed a report.
Parliament clears Mental Healthcare Bill which seeks to decriminalize suicide
The Parliament cleared Mental Healthcare Bill after Lok Sabha approved 134 amendments made by the Rajya Sabha in August 2016.
Karnataka launches Rs. 10 crore fund for female entrepreneurs
A Rs.10 crore fund has been initiated by the Karnataka government for female entrepreneurs.
AAI cuts down staff salaries by 80%
Airports Authority of India (AAI) reduced the February salaries of its staff without notifying them with any prior warning.
Mumbai is India's richest city: Report
According to the latest New World Wealth Report, Mumbai is the richest city of India with a total wealth of $820 billion.
Maharashtra board textbook blames 'ugliness' for dowry
The Indian Government has been taking multiple initiatives to eradicate menace of the dowry system that makes millions of women vulnerable to abuse.
Is sale of sex toys in India legal?
Adult products are openly sold in India however it's unclear whether it's legal to do so.
6 people lost money to frauds posing as 'bank officials'
6 cases of credit/debit card frauds have been registered by the Azad Maidan police; victims received phone-calls from people posing as bank officials and tricking them into revealing their card-details.
What's making headlines in Mumbai?
The State of Maharashtra is not very keen on backing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train loan as its guarantor.
Gay couples see restaurants, bars shut doors for New Year
Gay couples are reportedly being turned down across the country's high-end bars and restaurants, reports revealed.
Can't make dowry convictions without proof: HC
Acquitting a man and his family in a dowry-death case, the Delhi High Court observed that you cannot convict a man for dowry harassment without proof.