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It’s becoming a trend to file FIRs alleging sexual harassment: Delhi High Court
The court said that the time has come to initiate action against persons who file frivolous complaints under Sections 354, 354A, 354B, 354C, 354D IPC etc. only for ulterior purpose.
UP Woman Killed For Opposing Sexual Harassment Of Her Daughters: Police
Mansurpur police station SHO KP Singh said a case was registered against four people -- Akash, Gopi, Binendra, and Rajesh -- who are on run. A manhunt is on to catch hold of them.
MJ Akbar’s defamation case to be shifted to another Delhi court
A Delhi court said that a criminal defamation suit filed by MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani following sexual harassment allegations will be shifted to another court
Payal Ghosh to file police complaint against Anurag Kashyap
Mumbai, Sep 21 : Actress Payal Ghosh, who has levelled sexual harassment allegations against Anurag Kashyap, is all…
Ram Gopal Varma: The Anurag Kashyap I know is a highly sensitive and emotional person
Director Ram Gopal Varma has tweeted extending support to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who currently faces sexual harassment allegations…
Anurag Kashyap’s first wife Aarti Bajaj calls MeToo charge against him the ‘cheapest stunt’
The controversy sparked off after Payal tweeted against Kashyap on Saturday.
Anurag Kashyap responds to sexual harassment allegations by actor Payal Ghosh, says all accusations are baseless
Bollywood actor Payal Ghosh who recently made her Bollywood debut with Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi has accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of trying to sexually assault her.
Payal Ghosh levels MeToo allegation against Anurag Kashyap
Payal took to her verified Twitter account to open up against Kashyap on Saturday evening. She tagged the office of the Prime Minister of India in her tweet.
Priya Ramani On Not Disclosing Harassment By MJ Akbar: There Was Gap In Law 25 Years Ago
Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Tuesday that she disclosed the alleged sexual harassment by former…
Disclosure Of Sexual Harassment Was For Public Good, Priya Ramani Tells Court
During the #MeToo movement, Priya Ramani in 2018 accused MJ Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago when he was a journalist.
SC Notice On MP Judge’s Plea To Quash Sexual Harassment Charges
In March 2018, a complaint of sexual harassment was made against the petitioner.
Mahesh Bhatt appears for NCW’s online hearing in sexual harassment case
According to the complaint, one Sunny Verma, promoter of IMG Ventures, has been allegedly blackmailing and sexually assaulting several women on the pretext of modeling opportunities.
Supreme Court upholds compulsory retirement of RAW officer
New Delhi, April 24 : A former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer was awarded Rs 1 lakh…
Minor sexually assaulted by school bus driver in Haryana
Chandigarh, Feb 15 : A four-year-old child was sexually assaulted by a school bus driver inside the vehicle…
UP woman cop alleges sexual harassment by senior, probe on
Lucknow, Jan 9 : A woman police constable posted in Lucknow has put up a video clip on…
Shahjahanpur rape victim released on bail
Shahjahanpur, Dec 12 The 23-year-old law student, who had leveled sexual harassment charges against former Union Minister Chinmayanand,…
More trouble brews for Chinmayanand as old case crops up
Shahjahanpur: There is more trouble in store for beleaguerd former Union Minister Chinmayanand, who is currently in jail…
Sona Mohapatra on Anu Malik’s stepping down: It’s a symbolic victory
Mumbai, Nov 21 : Singer Sona Mohapatara on Thursday said that she considers music composer Anu Malik’s stepping…
Chinmayanand to be stripped off his saint-hood
Prayagraj, Sep 22 Former Union Minister and BJP leader Chinmayanand, who was arrested on Friday on charges of…
BJP leader raped me for over a year, alleges law student
Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 9 : The law postgraduate student, who had levelled charges of sexual harassment against…
Vital for women to speak up on sexual harassment: Priya Ramani
Ramani was recording her statement as a witness in a defamation plaint filed against her by Akbar.
Chinmayanand case: Supreme Court allows girl to change college
The court also rejected the plea to meet the girl again and said that whatever she has to say, she must tell the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
I’m being framed like Sengar: Chinmayanand
Shahjahanpur (UP), Aug 28 : Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand on Wednesday said that…
Lecturer held, Professor booked for sexual harassment in Telangana
Hyderabad, July 8 (IANS) The Telangana Police has arrested a lecturer and booked an Assistant Professor of a…
Raise your voice against sexual harassment on MeToo movement, says Taapsee Pannu
Mumbai, June 4 : Actress Taapsee Pannu says people must not stop raising their voice against sexual harassment…
Women protest outside SC over clean chit to CJI
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Several women including lawyers, activists and members of NGOs on Tuesday protested outside…
No substance in allegations against CJI says In-House committee
The Supreme Court on Monday said that the three-judge SC panel headed by Justice S.A. Bobde has found…
MeToo: MJ Akbar calls Priya Ramani’s allegations defamatory, mala fide
New Delhi, May 4: In a heated exchange between lawyers of both parties, former Union Minister M.J. Akbar…
CJI Gogoi appears before probe panel in sexual harassment case
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday appeared before the in-house committee led by…
CJI case: SC employee not to appear before apex court panel
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The former Supreme Court employee, who had accused Chief Justice of India Ranjan…
CJI case: Justice Malhotra second woman in panel
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Justice Indu Malhotra will replace Justice N.V. Ramana on the three-member Supreme Court…
Ex-judge A K Patnaik to probe conspiracy angle in CJI matter
New Delhi, April 25: In a major development, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a probe by a…
SC judge Ramana recuses from inquiry panel into CJI case
New Delhi, April 25: Supreme Court judge Justice N.V. Ramana has recused from a three-judge inquiry panel constituted…
Protestors gather outside Supreme Court on CJI issue
New Delhi, April 22: Protesters on Monday gathered outside the Supreme Court complex demanding an independent probe into…
Chargesheet filed against Mohammed Shami for dowry, sexual harassment
New Delhi, March 14: Ahead of 2019 World Cup, Indian cricketer, Mohammed Shami has been handed a huge…
MJ Akbar defamation case: Court grants bail to journalist Priya Ramani
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Monday granted bail to journalist Priya Ramani in…
Watch: Tripura Minister Touches Colleague Inappropriately on Stage in Modi’s presence
Agartala,Feb 12 : A controversial video went viral on social media in which BJP leader and Tripura Minister…
Kailash Kher breaks silence on MeToo allegations
Mumbai, Feb 7: Singer Kailash Kher has finally broke his silence over sexual harassment accusations that were put on…
Fortunate that my name hasn’t come out in MeToo: Shatrughan Sinha
Mumbai, Feb 7: Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha on Wednesday said that he is fortunate that his name hasn’t come…
Court summons Journalist Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar’s Defamation Case
New Delhi, Jan 29: A Delhi court on Tuesday issued summons to journalist Priya Ramani in a defamation…
Never seen one wrong thing about Rajkumar Hirani: Arshad Warsi
New Delhi, Jan 15: Actor Arshad Warsi, one half of the indomitable Munna-Circuit duo of Rajkumar Hirani’s “Munna…
After rape accusations Alok Nath finally breaks his silence
Mumbai, Jan 7: Actor Alok Nath, who has been accused of rape by writer-director Vinta Nanda and has…
Court grants anticipatory bail to Alok Nath in rape case
Mumbai, Dec 5: The Dindoshi Sessions Court on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to actor Alok Nath who has…
Sotheby’s India MD resigns following sexual harassment allegations
New Delhi, Jan 5: Following sexual harassment allegations in November 2018 and an indefinite period of leave, Sotheby’s…
‘MeToo Movement’ is far bigger than me: Tanushree Dutta
Mumbai, Jan 2: Actress Tanushree Dutta is rightly regarded as the founding-mother of the “MeToo Movement” in India.…
R. Kelly had sex with underaged Aaliyah, claims former backup singer
Los Angeles, Jan 1 : Singer R. Kelly had sex with underaged Aaliyah, and members of his entourage…
2018 in Retrospect: MeToo awakening in India
New Delhi, Dec 31: It took a year since the #MeToo wave hit Hollywood for its tides to…
Sexual exploitation of women now criminal offence in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu, Dec 14: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday became the first state to have a law explicitly banning…
MeToo: Sajid Khan faces one-year suspension from IFTDA
Mumbai, Dec 12: Bollywood filmmaker Sajid Khan who was accused of sexually harassing multiple women, has been suspended…
AIR employee accused of sexual harassment found guilty
New Delhi, Dec 8 : An All India Radio (AIR) official accused of sexual harassment by nine women…
Accused of sexual misconduct ‘Mika Singh’ released in UAE
Dubai, Dec 7: Bollywood singer Mika Singh, who was arrested after a 17-year-old Brazilian model allegedly lodged a…
Tanushree harassment case:Mumbai Police summons Daisy Shah to record statement
Mumbai, Nov 27 : Mumbai Police has summoned actor Daisy Shah to record her statement in the Tanushree Dutta’s…
Maneka Gandhi bats for harassment watchdog in police stations, hospitals
New Delhi, Nov 26: Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Monday asked her Home and Health counterparts Rajnath Singh and…
BCCI CEO Rahul Johri cleared of sexual harassment charges
New Delhi, Nov 21: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday dismissed the sexual…
MeToo storm reaches All India Radio, Maneka Gandhi calls for fair probe
New Delhi, Nov 15: Union Minister for Woman and Child Development (WCD) Maneka Gandhi wrote a letter to…
Sonam Kapoor lists simple ways to deal with #MeToo
Mumbai, Nov 13 : Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, who believes that the #MeToo movement has been “as eye-opening…
Woman editor says MJ Akbar was ‘thorough gentleman’
New Delhi, Nov 12: The Sunday Guardian Editor Joyeeta Basu on Monday strongly defended former Union Minister M.J. Akbar,…
My female representation endorsement of female victory, spirit: Artist Rekha Rodwittiya
Artist Rekha Rodwittiya, whose art is “free, feisty, feminist and more” and yet is the “everyday woman”, consciously…
Law against sexual harassment at workplace inadequate: NCW Chairperson
New Delhi, Nov 1 : Despite women taking to the social media to talk about sexual harassment faced…
Important to stand by women in MeToo movement: Ponnappa
Kolkata, Oct 29 : Seasoned doubles shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa on Monday said it’s important to stand by the…
More noise than change: Malaika Arora on India’s MeToo wave
New Delhi, Oct 29: The #MeToo movement has entered India, starting a conversation around making the workplace safe…
Kannada actress files sexual harassment complaint against Arjun Sarja
On July 18, 2016, when Sruthi went to UB City in Bengaluru's upscale shopping arcade for a shoot of 'Vismaya', Arjun walked behind her in the lobby, held her back hard and told her "why are you waiting alone at the lobby, why don't you accompany me to my room, I am alone too, we will have some fun," as per the complaint.
Dhoni being dropped akin to MeToo fire in cricket board
New Delhi, Oct 27: The national cricket selectors sparked a bigger conflagration than the raging ‘MeToo fire engulfing…
People don’t have the guts to misbehave with my family: Saif Ali Khan
New Delhi, Oct 27: As the rise of #MeToo movement in India has opened many dark spaces of…
‘Housefull 4’ team denies molestation incident on set
Mumbai, Oct 26: “Housefull 4” executive producer Manoj Mitra on Friday denied that a female junior artiste was…
Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment
San Francisco, Oct 26: Google has sacked 48 people including 13 senior managers over sexual harassment claims since…
GoM constituted for sexual harassment at workplace
New Delhi, Oct 24: The central government on Wednesday constituted a Group of Ministers headed by Home Minister Rajnath…
Sexual predators are all around us: Jacqueline Fernandez
Mumbai, Oct 24: Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has supported #MeToo movement by saying that gender dialogue is long overdue…
MeToo: Anu Malik removed as Indian Idol judge after harassment allegations
New Delhi, Oct 22: Singer Anu Malik, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, is no longer part…
MeToo has shaken up the patriarchy: Sushant Singh
Mumbai, Oct 22: TV actor and CINTAA General Secretary Sushant Singh says the #MeToo movement in India has…
MeToo: Lara Dutta refuses work offer from Mukesh Chhabra’s company
Mumbai, Oct 20: Actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi has turned down a work offer routed through the casting company…
Sushant Singh Rajput denies harassment claims, shares chat screenshots
Mumbai, Oct 19: Sushant Singh Rajput has been accused of sexual misconduct by his “Kizie Aur Manny” co-star…
‘Keeping men out of discussion won’t help #MeToo Movement’
Mumbai, Oct 18 : While women from different walks of life are coming out with their stories of…
MeToo being blown out of proportion: Shatrughan Sinha
Mumbai, Oct 18: Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha says while the MeToo movement is noble, it is becoming “free-for-all” and…
MeToo allegations against Anu Malik false, baseless: Lawyer
Mumbai, Oct 18: Singer Anu Malik has denied allegations that he sexually harassed singer Shweta Pandit, who has…
Defamation case: Court to examine statements of MJ Akbar, other witnesses on Oct 31
New Delhi, Oct 18: The Patiala House Court on Thursday took cognizance of the criminal defamation case filed…
Akbar’s quitting belated, Modi must speak up: Congress
New Delhi, Oct 17 : The Congress on Wednesday called the resignation of Union Minister M.J. Akbar over…
Vinta Nanda files police complaint against Alok Nath
Mumbai, Oct 17: Writer-producer Vinta Nanda on Wednesday filed a police complaint against actor Alok Nath, whom she…
MeToo: Producers Guild of India amps up efforts to tackle cases
Mumbai, Oct 17: Within a week of setting up a special committee on sexual harassment, the Producers Guild…
Truth will prevail: Nandita Das on MeToo allegations against father
Mumbai, Oct 17: Actress-filmmaker Nandita Das, whose father — artist Jatin Das — has been accused of sexually…
Metoo reaches Congress doors, scribe alleges molestation by UPA Minister
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The #MeToo movement that has singed the entrainment and media industry alike besides…
Women scribe groups seek Akbar’s dismissal; court to hear defamation case on Thursday
New Delhi, Oct 16 : As the court listed the criminal defamation case filed by Union Minister M.J.…
PM should tell if he supports defamation case against Ramani: Congress
New Delhi, Oct 15 : The Congress on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify whether he…
MeToo Movement: Congress protests, seeks MJ Akbar’s resignation
New Delhi, Oct 15: Hundreds of Congress workers on Monday staged a protest outside the residence of Union Minister of…
Kriti Sanon questions veracity of anonymous MeToo stories
Mumbai, Oct 15: Actress Kriti Sanon on Sunday urged people to handle the #MeToo movement responsibly and to…
Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife Tahira shares her MeToo story, says relatives are the real creeps
Mumbai, Oct 15: As the #MeToo movement has gained momentum in India, writer-director Tahira Kashyap, Bollywood actor Ayushmann…
Akbar calls charges wild and false, mum on quitting
He joined BJP ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. A Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh, he was inducted into the Modi government in July 2016.
MeToo: Akbar returns home, to issue statement
As the #MeToo campaign gained momentum, some women journalists accused Akbar of sexually harassing them when he was the editor in newspapers.
MeToo Poem
At last the guilt of holding truth was too much to bear Thanks to #MeToo that gave us…
Two Mumbai lawyers to help MeToo victims seek legal redressel
Mumbai, Oct 13: Two eminent Mumbai-based lawyers, Mrunalini Deshmukh and Vaibhav Krishnan, have volunteered to provide legal aid…
There’s lot of pretence, false allegations: Sussanne Khan on MeToo
Mumbai, Oct 13: Interior designer and entrepreneur Sussanne Khan has taken a neutral stance on the #MeToo campaign…
MeToo in sports: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri accused of sexual assault
New Delhi, Oct 13: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) CEO Rahul Johri has been…
Vikas Bahl’s former wife slams Kangana Ranaut over harassment allegations
Mumbai, Oct 13: Vikas Bahl’s ex wife Richa Dubey came out in support of the filmmaker and slammed…
MeToo: Sapna Bhavnani warns Amitabh Bachchan; says his truth will come out soon
New Delhi, Oct 13: After Tanushree Dutta – Nana Patekar controversy, the wave of #MeToo movement seems to…
Alok Nath files defamation case against Vinta Nanda over rape allegations
New Delhi, Oct 13: Actor Alok Nath has filed a defamation case against writer-producer Vinta Nanda, who accused…
I have never misbehaved with a woman: Luv Ranjan
Mumbai, Oct 13: Director Luv Ranjan has denied sexual misconduct allegations against him, saying he has never misbehaved…
#MeToo: Government, work place must ensure woman-friendly atmosphere, says Malaika
Mumbai, Oct 13: Actress-model Malaika Arora on Friday supported #MeToo campaign which has gathered momentum in India, saying…
#MeToo: Farah Khan, Farhan Akhtar ‘Heartbroken’ after harassment allegations against Sajid Khan
Mumbai, Oct 12: Choreographer-director Farah Khan says she and her family are heartbroken with sexual misconduct allegations against…
#MeToo: WCD Ministry to set up legal committee
New Delhi, Oct 12: The Women and Child Development Ministry (WCD) on Friday said that it will set…
Sajid Khan steps down as ‘Housefull 4’ director after sexual harassment allegations
Mumbai, Oct 12: Filmmaker Sajid Khan on Friday said he is stepping down as director of “Housefull 4”…
#MeToo: Sajid Khan accused of sexual harassment by three women
New Delhi, Oct 12: After Tanushree Dutta – Nana Patekar controversy, the wave of #MeToo movement seems to…
#MeToo: Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga accused of sexual harassment
New Delhi, Oct 12: The #MeToo campaign hit the cricketing world on Thursday as Indian singer Chinmayi Sripaada…
#MeToo: Women don’t go to work to be harassed, says Smriti Irani
The #MeToo movement exploded in Bollywood, media, politics and corporate sector after actress Tanushree Dutta renewed a decade-old complaint of harassment against Nana Patekar two weeks ago. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl, singer Kailash Kher, actors Rajat Kapoor and Alok Nath, and journalist-turned-politician M.J. Akbar are among those named as alleged predators.
Mumbai police lodges FIR against Nana, three others; starts probe
The FIR was lodged against Nana Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, film's producer Samee Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang. Now, the police is investigating. These people will have to appear before police, and if they don't, they will be arrested.
#MeToo fallout: Aamir Khan steps away from film
Mumbai, Oct 11: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday stepped away from a film, as “someone” associated with…
#MeToo: Top Bollywood body sends notices to Patekar, Bahl, Alok Nath
Mumbai, Oct 10 : Taking a firm stand against cases of alleged sexual harassment in the film industry,…
#MeToo: More accusations, denials, legal actions in showbiz
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) The dark underbelly of showbiz continued to shine bright on Wednesday as well-known women…
First time in 20 years, I am feeling fearless: Vinta Nanda
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Writer-producer Vinta Nanda, who has made allegation of sexual assault against Alok Nath, on…
#MeToo: Was asked to visit Vairamuthu in hotel, says singer Chinmayi
After endorsing allegations of sexual harassment against Vairamuthu by several users on Twitter in the wake of #MeToo movement, Chinmayi shared her own story to corroborate the reports.
Me Too campaign: Union Minister MJ Akbar accused of sexual harassment
New Delhi, Oct 9: As the Me Too campaign gathers momentum, Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar…
Vinta Nanda accuses Alok Nath of rape, CINTAA to send him notice
Mumbai, Oct 9: Vinta Nanda, a veteran writer-producer of the avant-garde 1990s’ show “Tara” fame, has accused actor…
#MeToo Effect: MAMI drops AIB, Rajat Kapoor’s films from fest’s line-up
Mumbai, Oct 9: The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) has dropped two films — AIB’s “Chintu Ka…
#MeToo storm: Two AIB executives ‘step away’, Hrithik says punish offenders
Mumbai, Oct 9: As the Indian entertainment industry continues to grapple with the #MeToo storm, actor Nana Patekar…
Extremely disappointed: Kailash Kher on being accused of harassment
Mumbai, Oct 8: Singer-composer Kailash Kher says the news about a female journalist accusing him of harassment has…
Lawyer has asked me not to talk to media: Nana Patekar on Tanushree’s claim
Mumbai, Oct 8: Actor Nana Patekar on Monday maintained that the “truth” he spoke 10 years ago regarding…
Nana Patekar cancels press conference on Tanushree Dutta’s harassment allegation
Mumbai, Oct 8: Actor Nana Patekar on Monday cancelled a press conference where he was due to address…
#MeToo : Kangana Ranaut accuses Vikas Bahl of sexual harassment
New Delhi, Oct 7: “Queen” star Kangana has accused the Bollywood Director Vikas Bahl of sexually harassing on the…
Watch: Nana Patekar reacts to Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment claim
New Delhi, Oct 6: Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta had created a storm when she accused veteran actor Nana…
Anushka supports Tanushree, says it takes lot of courage to say these things
New Delhi, Oct 5: Anushka Sharma is the latest celebrity from Bollywood who spoke in support of Tanushree…
Comedian Utsav Chakraborty of AIB fame accused of sexual harassment
Mumbai, Oct 5: Comedian Utsav Chakraborty, who has featured in some videos of comedy collective All India Bakchod…
If women don’t speak now, they’ll be suppressed forever: Parineeti on #MeToo
Mumbai, Oct 4: Actress Parineeti Chopra wants more women to speak out about their #MeToo experiences now that…
Tanushree Dutta gets legal notice from Nana Patekar, Vivek Agnihotri
Mumbai, Oct 4: Actress Tanushree Dutta has received two legal notices, one each on behalf of veteran actor…
Vivek Agnihotri refutes Tanushree Dutta’s allegations: Lawyer
Mumbai, Oct 4: Vivek Agnihotri has denied that he has ever asked actress Tanushree Dutta for any improper…
Tanushree-Patekar row: Can’t accuse someone of his status without complaint, says Maharashtra minister
New Delhi, Oct 3: The MoS Home Maharashtra, Deepak Kesarkar has now voiced his opinion on Tanushree Dutta’s…
Shakti Kapoor laughs off, says he was a ‘Kid’ when Tanushree first accused Nana Patekar
Mumbai, Oct 3: After a lot of Bollywood celebs spoke in support of Tanushree Dutta over her allegations…
High time film industry stands up against sexual harassment: Kunal Kapoor
Mumbai, Oct 2: Actor Kunal Kapoor feels it is high time the film industry stands up against issues…
I applaud Tanushree Dutta’s courage, says Varun Dhawan
Mumbai, Oct 1: Actor Varun Dhawan has applauded the courage of actress Tanushree Dutta, who has spoken out…
Nana Patekar sends legal notice to Tanushree Dutta, seeks apology
New Delhi, Oct 1: Actor Nana Patekar’s lawyer Rajendra Shirodhkar on Monday said that a legal notice has…
Haven’t received any legal notice from Nana Patekar: Tanushree Dutta
Mumbai, Sep 29: Despite getting threats of legal notice from Nana Patekar for accusing him of sexual assault,…
Women coming out in open against injustice is a positive step: Asha Bhosle
Mumbai, Sep 29: Veteran singer Asha Bhosle says that she is glad to see that women are coming…
‘Incidents of sexual harassment of female actors unfortunate’
Kolkata, Sep 29: Bollywood actor Vinay Pathak on Friday said the incidents of sexual harassment of female actors…
Celebs react to Tanushree Dutta’s harassment allegations against Nana Patekar
Mumbai, Sep 28: Bollywood celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Twinkle Khanna, Swara Bhasker, Sonam Kapoor among many…
Nana Patekar breaks silence on Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment claim
New Delhi, Sep 28: Actor Nana Patekar has finally broke his silence over sexual harassment accusations that were…
I’m neither Tanushree, nor Nana: Amitabh on Bollywood’s #MeToo story
Mumbai, Sep 27: Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday dodged a question about actress Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegations…
Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of harassing her
New Delhi, Sep 27: In what comes as a shocking revelation, actress Tanushree Dutta alleged that Nana Patekar…
US court declares Bill Cosby a ‘sexually violent predator’
At a retrial in April, Cosby was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault against Andrea Constand.
Delhi to launch awareness drive on sexual harassment at workplace
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Delhi government on Monday said it will launch a massive campaign to…
Molestation complainant not our student: NSD
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The National School of Drama here on Sunday clarified that a young woman…
11-year-old girl ‘sexually harassed’ for 7 months in Chennai, 18 held
New Delhi, July 17: Eighteen men have been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing an 11-year-old girl in Chennai.…
Sexual harassment at work place not being managed well in India: Huma Qureshi
New Delhi, June 22: Actress Huma Qureshi says people in India have a tendency to intimidate a woman when…
‘Death penalty ordinance for raping a child not linked to Kathua’
It was a criminal law amendment bill piloted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). And we (WCD ministry) extended our full support to it. The introduction of the new amendment has nothing to do with the Kathua rape incident.
Air India hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment
New Delhi, May 29: An Air India hostess on Tuesday accused a senior officer of the national airline…
Harassment-accused JNU professor not in-charge of any girl hostel: HC told
Justice Rajiv Shakdher then passed the direction that Professor Atul Kumar Johri should not take charge as warden of any women hostel in the university campus, and he should not interact with the students.
Rakhi Sawant opens up about casting couch
Mumbai, April 30: Never one to shy away from calling a spade a shovel, Rakhi Sawant now has a…
86% NCR residents cite lack of severe punishment for sexual harassment: Study
For the survey, 5,221 responses were collected from Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida to understand the factors and possible remedies of sexual harassment against women and girls in public places.
Air Vistara passenger held for allegedly molesting air hostess
New Delhi, March 28: An Air Vistara passenger was held on Wednesday, over the charges of allegedly molesting…
JNU Students On March Demanding Arrest Of Professor Accused Of Harassment
Seven students registered a complaint against Professor Atul Johari, of JNU's School of Life Sciences, on March 15. Later, two more students filed charges of sexual harassment.
Para swimmer Karmakar suspended for 3 years on sexual harassment charges
Bengaluru, March 1: Veteran para swimmer Prasanta Karmakar was on Thursday slapped with a three-year suspension by the…
Australian Dy PM resigns amid sexual harassment claim
Canberra, Feb 23: Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announced his resignation on Friday following an allegation of sexual…
Australian Robert Doyle quits over sexual harassment allegations
The investigation was opened in December after Doyle was accused of sexual misconduct by Councilor Tessa Sullivan, who stepped down from her role over Doyle's alleged behaviour.
Sexual harassment, assault goes unnoticed at UN: Victims
United Nations, Jan 19: The cases of sexual harassment and assault are rife in the UN offices around the…
Golden Globes 2018 opposes sexual harassment, gender inequality
Los Angeles, Jan 8: From an all-black dress code to the presentation of the awards to acceptance speeches, the…
If you’re a victim, come out and talk about it, says Neha Dhupia
New Delhi, Dec 13: Neha Dhupia feels ‘#MeToo’ — the campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment — is…
We have zero tolerance sexual harassment policy, says Facebook
San Francisco, Dec 9: Social media giant Facebook follows a zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment in a…
Veteran journalist Charlie Rose sacked over sexual harassment
New York, Nov 22: CBS News and American public broadcaster PBS have dismissed Charlie Rose after eight women accused…
Sexual harassment not gender specific, says Mukesh Bhatt
Mumbai, Nov 14: Bollywood producer Mukesh Bhatt says sexual harassment is not gender specific. Bhatt, a senior member of…
Veteran American journalist accused of sexual harassment
Washington, Oct 26: Veteran American journalist Mark Halperin sexually harassed women while he was in a top position at…
Amazon’s top official quits over sexual harassment claim
New York, Oct 18: Amazon Studios head Roy Price has resigned, following sexual harassment allegations made by a producer on…
Goa Women’s Congress demands apology from Irani for slandering Rahul
Panaji, Oct 14: The Goa Women’s Congress on Saturday demanded an apology from Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti…
Minor girl raped by property dealer
New Delhi, Aug 24: A minor girl was allegedly raped by a property dealer here, police said on Thursday.…
Pak woman claims Sharif’s nephew married her
Shahbaz Sharif is the younger brother of Nawaz Sharif.
Sexual harassment by goon forced 14-year-old to hang herself
Vijayawada, July 13: A sexual harassment by a goon in Andhra Pradesh forced a 14-year-old girl to commit…
Arunabh Kumar Steps Down As TVF CEO, Accused Of Sexual Harassment
NewDelhi, June16: Arunabh Kumar, the Founder and CEO of Mumbai-based content creation company The Viral Fever (TVF) announced…
Women victim of sexual harassment will get 90 days paid leave
New Delhi, March 21, 2017: Central government women employees who registered the complaint of sexual harassment at the…
70% working women don’t report workplace sexual harassment, employers show poor compliance
March4: Ridhima Chopra, 25, once with a NGO in New Delhi is among the growing number of Indian…
Vijayawada woman unable to bear sexual harassment sets herself on fire
Andhra Pradesh, 7 Nov: In an untoward incident, a woman found no way left than setting herself on…
Manipuri girl raped by relative in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Sep 11 : An electrician has been arrested for raping a 16-year-old girl from Manipur related to him…
Namibian boxer detained for sexual harassment: Rio Olympics
The Brazilain police detained a Namibian Boxer for sexual harassment. He was registered to perform in Rio…
AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal arrested for sexual harassment
Earlier AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya made the headlines for assaulting a woman. This time Prakash Jarwal, who is…
Sexual harassment case against Delhi’s ex-chief secretary
New Delhi, July 2 : A case of sexual harassment was registered against former Chief Secretary Omesh Saigal on…
AAP MLA arrested for sexual harassment; Kejriwal attacks PM with ‘Emergency’ taunt
New Delhi, June 25 : The arrest of an AAP MLA on Saturday opened a new front in the…
SpiceJet sacks pilot for sexual harassing air hostess during flight
Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Saturday said that it has sacked a commander-level pilot on charges of sexual…
Now,Another woman alleges sexual harassment by Pachauri
A third woman, who is a foreign national, has alleged that she was sexually harassed by RK Pachauri…
Another woman alleges sexual harassment by Pachauri
New Delhi, March 31 : A third woman has levelled sexual harassment allegations against TERI executive vice chairman R.K.…
Charge sheet filed against Pachauri in sexual harassment case
A charge sheet was filed by police in a sexual harassment case against TERI executive vice chairman R.K…
Pune: Woman raped, flimed on Infosys campus, two nabbed
A woman was allegedly raped by two men who also filmed the act at the sprawling campus of…