Sexual Harassment: News
Delhi HC stays Congress MP Bimol Akoijam's termination by JNU
The Delhi High Court has stayed the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration's order, dismissing Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from service after the Congress MP told the court that no notice was issued to him before the decision was taken.
JNU terminates professor accused of sexual harassment by 11 students
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has terminated Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who is also a Congress MP, with immediate effect.
Delhi govt puts sexual harassment-accused ACP's promotion on hold
The Delhi government has put a promotion order for Assistant Commissioner of Police (Connaught Place) Vivek Bhagat on hold.
Sexual exploitation case: 'Mahabharat' actor sent to 14-day judicial custody
Saurav Gurjar, the actor who portrayed Bhim in Mahabharat and Zor in Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva, has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting a 29-year-old woman.
10 JNU students accuse professor of harassment
At least 10 students from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have accused a professor of sexual harassment. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at JNU is currently investigating the allegations.
Madras HC: Whistling at minor, pulling hand not sexual assault
The Madras High Court has ruled that whistling at a minor girl and pulling her hand does not amount to sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
'Never sexually assaulted anyone': Jared Leto denies misconduct allegations
Oscar-winning actor and musician Jared Leto has denied allegations of sexual misconduct made by four women recently, who claim the incidents occurred when they were teenagers.
China: woman wins rare MeToo court victory
A woman, known only as Xiong to protect her identity, has won a landmark sexual harassment case against her former manager at Beijing Grassland Alliance.
'Cynical PR strategy': Women DoPs reject Pratik Shah's 'apology'
The Indian Women Cinematographers' Collective (IWCC) has criticized cinematographer Pratik Shah's recent statement, in which he expressed remorse over sexual misconduct allegations.
'Ashamed': Cinematographer Pratik Shah apologizes over sexual misconduct allegations
Cinematographer Pratik Shah, who has worked on projects such as Homebound, Jubilee, and CTRL, has issued a public apology for sexual misconduct allegations.
TCS rethinks small-town office expansion after Nashik harassment case
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is rethinking its strategy to open offices in smaller towns and cities.
YRF removes cinematographer's name from credits after misconduct allegations
YRF Entertainment has decided to remove cinematographer Pratik Shah's name from the credits of its upcoming series Akka, reported The Hollywood Reporter.
'Dhurandhar' production designer Saini Johray booked for sexual harassment
Saini S Johray, the production designer of the hit film Dhurandhar, has been accused of sexual harassment by a woman associated with the project.
Sex harassment suit against JPMorgan exec branded 'complete fabrication': Report
The allegations of sexual abuse made by a former JPMorgan employee against a senior executive, Lorna Hajdini, have been branded a "complete fabrication," the New York Post reported.
TCS harassment case: Woman on run; husband gives contradictory statements
Nida Khan, a former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, is currently on the run after being suspended from her job.
What's happening at TCS Nashik? 9 FIRs reveal grave charges
A major controversy has erupted in Nashik, Maharashtra, after multiple employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) alleged sexual harassment and religious coercion at a business process outsourcing (BPO) unit.
Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith granted bail in latest sexual harassment case
The Ernakulam First Class Magistrate Court has granted bail to Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith in a sexual harassment case.
Nashik techies allege workplace sexual-harassment; HR says some gestures 'common'
The Nashik police have arrested six employees of an IT company following multiple complaints of sexual harassment and exploitation.
Court throws out Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Baldoni
A federal judge has dismissed 10 of the 13 claims made by actor Blake Lively against director-actor Justin Baldoni.
Bose Krishnamachari quit Kochi Biennale after sexual harassment complaint: Reports
Artist-curator Bose Krishnamachari had resigned from the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) in January amid a sexual harassment complaint, The Hindu has found out now.
'Manjummel Boys' director Chidambaram Poduval booked for sexual harassment
The Kerala Police have registered a case of sexual harassment against filmmaker Chidambaram S. Poduval, known for directing the hit Malayalam film Manjummel Boys.
Korean woman alleges sexual harassment during immigration-clearance at Bengaluru airport
A 32-year-old South Korean businesswoman has accused a ground staff member of sexual harassment at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
'Got carried away': Teen's mother defends son groping American woman
A teenage boy allegedly groped a United States woman on the Delhi Metro.
Himachal student dies after sexual harassment, ragging; professor among accused
A 19-year-old student of Government Degree College in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, died during treatment at a private hospital in Ludhiana.
What exactly happened on 'Jodha Akbar' sets? Paridhi Sharma clarifies
Television actor Paridhi Sharma, who is best known for her lead role in the historical drama Jodha Akbar, recently addressed the controversy surrounding her alleged differences with the show's director, Santram Verma.
Jeremy Renner denies Chinese filmmaker's sexual harassment allegations
Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner (54) has strongly denied the recent harassment allegations made by Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou.
Haryana university staff demand period proof from women; 3 booked
Three officials of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana, have been booked after two women sanitation workers alleged they were forced to click pictures of their private parts as proof of menstruation.
Composer Sachin arrested on sexual harassment charges, out on bail
Sachin Sanghvi, one half of the popular music composer duo Sachin-Jigar, has been accused of sexual harassment.
1 in 5 high school students in US dating AI
A recent survey conducted by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has found that nearly one in five high school students has been in a romantic relationship with artificial intelligence (AI).
Kannada filmmaker Hemanth arrested for sexual harassment, financial fraud
In a shocking turn of events, Kannada actor-director-producer Hemanth was arrested by the Rajajinagar Police, Bengaluru, recently.
Subhash Ghai responds to sexual assault allegations: 'False, defamatory'
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has denied the sexual assault allegations made by actor Nehal Vadoliya.
Godman accused of sexually harassing 17 women arrested in Agra
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled godman and the director of Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in Delhi's Vasant Kunj, has been arrested in Agra.
SC dismisses sexual harassment case against VC, but with rider
The Supreme Court has dismissed a sexual harassment case against Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti, Vice-Chancellor of West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences.
Bengaluru: Masked intruder enters PG, gropes 21-year-old as watchman slept
A 21-year-old woman was allegedly sexually harassed and robbed by a masked intruder at her paying guest (PG) accommodation in BTM Layout First Stage, Bengaluru.
'It Ends...' actor accuses Baldoni of 'harassment' amid legal battle
Hollywood actor Isabela Ferrer, who portrayed the younger version of Blake Lively's character in It Ends With Us, has accused director Justin Baldoni of "harassing" her.
Haider Ali: Pakistan's cricket sensation arrested over rape allegations
Haider Ali, a Pakistani cricketer who was once touted as the next big thing in the sport, is now facing serious allegations in England.
County coach suspended for sending explicit pictures to colleagues: Details
A former county cricket coach has been suspended for nine months after admitting to charges of sexual misconduct, reported BBC.
Supreme Court issues guidelines to prevent student suicides
The Supreme Court of India has issued a set of 15 guidelines to tackle the alarming rise in student suicides across educational institutions.
Babydoll Archi: How an Indian homemaker became victim of deepfake-erotica
An Indian homemaker has become the latest victim of a deepfake scam, with her likeness being used to create erotic AI content.
Fired executive sues Netflix for harassment, discrimination
A former labor relations executive at Netflix, Nhu-Y Phan, has filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant.
'Too late to invoke Goddess Kali...': Moitra on PM's chant
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for invoking Goddess Kali at a recent rally in Durgapur, West Bengal.
Why did SIT drop all Hema Committee cases? Find out
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing sexual harassment cases in Malayalam cinema, based on the Justice Hema Committee report, has dropped all 35 cases.