SEXUAL HARASSMENT

PV Sindhu Says 'Lot of Respect For Women Abroad, Rare in India'

The badminton ace and youth icon said that instead of feeling ashamed about reporting harassment they have faced, women should be proud that they are coming forward to report such cases.

MJ Akbar Defamation Case: Delhi Court Concludes Recording of Witnesses’ Statements

The court was hearing the defamation case against Ramani filed by the former Minister of State for External Affairs, a journalist-turned-politician who is now with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Afraid of #MeToo, Homegrown Co-Founder Varun Patra Records Intimate Moments Without Consent, Get Accused of Sexual Misconduct

The survivor who wishes to be anonymous made the revelations through artist and poet Priyanka Paul's social media accounts.

Hyderabad: Man Booked for Trying to ‘Sexually Assault’ 8-Year-Old Minor Girl

The accused lured the minor girl to his house by offering her chocolates on January 1 and tried to 'sexually assault' her.

Egyptian Woman Jailed For 'Sexually Harassing' Monkey by Touching His Genitals, Watch The Viral Video That Sparked Outrage

The video had caused an outrage in the country and given the nature of laws in the country, Ahmed now faces a three-year jail term.

Around 50 Million Google Searches for Sexual Harassment Since #MeToo: Study

Following the massive #MeToo movement, around 50 million Google searches on sexual harrasment, reporting and prevention of such behaviour were recorded in the US during October 2017 to June 2018, a US study suggests.

Genpact India Executive Commits Suicide in Noida Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

After being suspended over sexual harassment allegations, a senior executive working for Genpact India allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Noida on Tuesday.

#MeToo Row: Subodh Gupta Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations as 'False and Fabricated'

A day after allegations of repeated sexual misconduct surfaced against Subodh Gupta, the high profile contemporary artist on Friday denied any such behaviour and said the reports were "entirely false and fabricated".

Christine Blasey Ford Honours Sexual Assault Survivor Rachael Denhollander in Her First Public Appearance After Kavanaugh Hearing

Ford honoured a fellow survivor and former American gymnast Rachael Denhollander, who was the first woman to accuse the USA Gymnastics national team doctor, Lawrence Gerard Nassar of sexual abuse.

JNU Sexual Harassment Case: ICC Calls PhD Student’s Complaint Against Her Professor ‘Frivolous’, Decides to Withdraw Degree

The student alleged that she was “molested, sexually harassed and threatened,” by her professor. The Institute’s Vice-Chancellor is yet to take a final decision on the ICC report.

#MeeToo in India: Editors Guild Suspend M J Akbar, Tarun Tejpal Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Charges

The Editors Guild on Wednesday suspended the membership of journalist-turned-politician M.J. Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a number of women journalists.

All India Radio Official Accused of Sexual Harassment by 9 Women Employees, Demoted from His Position

The NCW in its statement said that the disciplinary authority accepted the recommendations and the authority imposed a major penalty of reduction to a lower pay scale by two stages for one year and no increment during the reduction period.

Chennai Hostel Shocker: Landlord Jailed After Girls Found Secret Cameras Installed in Bathroom

An investigation conducted by the Adambakkam police found cameras installed secretly in various sockets, lights, watches and on a hanger of wardrobe. In all, 9 cameras were dismantled by the police officials.

'Smart Dress' Reveals Women Are Touched and Groped 40 Times in an Hour! Watch Shocking Video From Brazil

Three women wore the shimmery outfit and attended a party night revealing the dangers of public touching.

Uttar Pradesh: 8-Year-Old Minor Dalit Girl Sexually Harassed by 22-Year-Old Man in Muzaffarnagar

According to a complaint, the accused took the 8-year-old girl to a sugarcane field and attempted to rape her on Sunday. The girl, however, bit the man's hand and escaped.

Kerala: CPI(M) Suspends Lawmaker P K Sasi For 6 Months on Sexual Harassment Charges

Kerala unit of CPI(M) suspended lawmaker P K Sasi for six months on sexual harassment charges were proved against him.

SRM University: Staff Masturbates in Front of 2nd Year Student, Students Stage Protest Over 'Inaction' by Varsity

One of the protesting students, while speaking to reporters, said a section of the University officials have instead pinned the blame on students, charging of them of being 'indecently dressed'.

#MeToo in Cricket: Rahul Johri to Remain BCCI CEO, Sexual Harassment Claims Dismissed

In a breather for BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the sexual harassment allegations against him were dismissed by the probe committee, on Wednesday, said a top board official, as per media reports.