Kathua

SC stays trial in Kathua gangrape case till May 7, plea seeking CBI probe filed

The child from a minority nomadic community had disappeared from near her home in a village near Kathua in Jammu region on January 10. 

Apr 27, 2018, 14:15 PM IST

Gargi Pandit trolled mercilessly on social media for demanding death sentence for rapists

Gargi's next big venture 'Tod De Dushman Ki Nali Ram Aur Ali' starring Nisar Khan and Raj Yadav in the lead roles was unveiled during a gala event recently.

Apr 24, 2018, 22:29 PM IST

Over 600 academicians from across the globe write to PM Narendra Modi over rape cases, blame him for 'terrible state of affairs'

The academicians also raised concerns over the prime minister's "prolonged silence" on the issue and the "non-specific assurance of justice" for the victims of the two rape cases that have shocked the entire nation.

Apr 22, 2018, 08:43 AM IST

A child is a child, there is no Hindu or Muslim in that: Kathua rape victim’s father on Centre's nod to amend POCSO Act

The father of Kathua rape and murder victim has expressed hope that his child will now get justice after the Union Cabinet gave its nod to amend the POSCO Act.

Apr 21, 2018, 17:01 PM IST

Silent protests, demonstrations in UK, US over Unnao and Kathua rapes, #ModiNotWelcome trends on Twitter

A series of demonstrations, silent protests and rallies have been organised in UK and the US to condemn the recent incidents of rapes in J&K's Kathua and the Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh.

Apr 18, 2018, 20:11 PM IST

Delhi HC fines media houses who revealed Kathua rape victim’s identity

The Delhi High Court said that anyone who would disclose the identity of the victim can be imprisoned for six months.

Apr 18, 2018, 13:15 PM IST

Speak more often: Manmohan Singh asks PM Modi to follow his own advice to him

Manmohan Singh said that PM Modi's failure to speak has given people a chance to think that they can get away with anything would any action being taken against them. 

Apr 18, 2018, 10:07 AM IST

Congress holds protests in Mangaluru against Kathua and Unnao rape cases

The protests in Mangaluru was held by Dakshina Kannada district Congress committee. 

Apr 17, 2018, 21:55 PM IST

Justice vs pettiness in Kathua rape case: Why we need to separate good politics from the bad

The 8-year-old rape victim represents five layers of the underprivileged in India.

Apr 17, 2018, 18:26 PM IST

12-year-old girl raped by tenant in Amritsar

The accused, who is absconding, had been allegedly raping the girl for the past several days and had threatened the minor of dire consequences if she informed anyone, the official said.

Apr 17, 2018, 18:08 PM IST

'We are not guilty,' eight Kathua rape-accused tell court on first day of trial

The next hearing in the case has been set for April 28.

Apr 16, 2018, 20:26 PM IST

All you need to know: April 16, 2018

Apr 16, 2018, 18:14 PM IST

Provide security cover to Kathua rape-murder victim's family: Supreme Court to Jammu and Kashmir government

The top court directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to provide police protection to the victim's family and their counsel Deepika S Rajawat.

Apr 16, 2018, 17:53 PM IST

Bengaluru raises voice against Kathua, Unnao rape case with #MyStreetMyProtest

The #MyStreetMyProtest movement was aimed at people lodging their protests against incidents like crime against women and children.

Apr 16, 2018, 14:22 PM IST

Rapes of minors shameful, is PM Narendra Modi serious about 'justice' for daughters, asks Rahul Gandhi

There were 19,675 rapes of minor children reported in 2016. This is shameful, tweets Rahul Gandhi.

Apr 16, 2018, 13:40 PM IST

Kathua rape victim’s father moves Supreme Court for security, seeks transfer of case from Jammu to Chandigarh

The father of the eight-year-old girl, who was brutally gangraped and murdered in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir, has approached the Supreme Court.

Apr 16, 2018, 11:55 AM IST

I can be raped or killed: Lawyer of Kathua victim's family claims threat ahead of trial

The trial in the Kathua rape and murder case is slated to begin on Monday.

Apr 16, 2018, 06:54 AM IST

Trial in Kathua rape and murder case begins amid outrage on Monday

 The trial will be conducted against eight accused who allegedly held the minor girl in captivity in a village temple in Kathua district.

Apr 16, 2018, 06:27 AM IST

Our ministers are not pro-rapists, BJP counters allegations over Kathua rape and murder case

Two BJP ministers courted controversy in Jammu and Kashmir after they attended a rally supporting the accused in the Kathua rape and murder case. 

Apr 14, 2018, 15:17 PM IST

UN reacts to 'horrific' Kathua incident, expresses hope for justice

The girl from the nomadic Bakerwal Muslim community disappeared near her house on January 10 and a week later, her body was found in the same area. 

Apr 14, 2018, 15:00 PM IST