Muskan Balhara, wife of international kabaddi player Sheelu Balhara, allegedly died by suicide at her Rohtak residence. An investigation is underway, with family members alleging harassment and a forensic team collecting evidence. The couple married in December 2023 and have a nine-month-old son.
Over 70 mosque attacks occurred in the UK last year, with data showing a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crime in England and Wales. The British Muslim Trust criticizes the government's £40m security funding scheme for being difficult to access and slow, despite the increasing threat.
Faishal resigned from Singapore's cabinet, parliament, and the People’s Action Party (PAP) following harassment accusations stemming from his online interactions with a woman. Police investigated the claims, which both parties made, but no criminal action was taken.
Nine plaintiffs suing UCLA over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests are seeking anonymity in Los Angeles Superior Court, fearing harassment, doxxing, violence, and deportation if their identities become public. The lawsuit, filed by 33 plaintiffs, alleges UCLA violated civil rights during campus demonstrations.
Singapore's Faishal resigned from cabinet and parliament after inappropriate online and public interactions with a woman led to mutual harassment accusations and police referral. Prime Minister Wong stated Faishal's conduct fell short of expected standards for a political office holder.
Political streamer HasanAbi is considering a restraining order and other legal action against fellow creator Destiny, accusing him and his community of organized online harassment. The comments arose during HasanAbi's reaction to Destiny's reported denial from the College Democrats Summit 2026.
A 21-year-old woman, married for 16 days, was found dead in a river in Bareilly, India. Her family alleges dowry-related murder by her in-laws. Police are investigating.
UBT leader Vinayak Raut, his son Gitesh Raut, and five others have been booked by Kapurbawdi Police following a complaint by Raut's daughter-in-law, Girija Raut. She alleges physical, mental, and emotional harassment, occult rituals, and administration of unidentified pills since her 2017 marriage.
Lizzo's new album "Bitch" has underperformed commercially following sexual harassment allegations from former dancers. The artist discusses the impact of fame, betrayal, and the current culture of cruelty, contrasting it with her past success and personal struggles.
The Telangana High Court granted regular bail to Bandi Bhagirath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case. He was arrested in May for alleged sexual harassment of a minor and ordered to furnish a Rs 1 lakh bond.
A love marriage between two civil services aspirants in Bihar has allegedly turned into a murder case, with police arresting a woman sub-inspector accused of having an extramarital affair with the victim's husband. The victim's brother filed an FIR alleging dowry harassment and murder.
Hong Kong is reviewing its sexual offences law to provide clearer definitions of consent and a modern framework reflecting gender equality. The reforms, based on over a decade of work, aim to protect vulnerable groups and address sexual violence, harassment, and exploitation.
Actress Shubhangi Atre commented on Shilpa Shinde's admission of filing a false sexual harassment case against producer Sanjay Kohli. Atre emphasized respecting the law and the responsibility public figures hold due to their influence.
UK Information Commissioner John Edwards resigned after harassment claims and is now reportedly suing a woman who flagged his conduct. Science Secretary Liz Kendall expressed dismay, calling his alleged actions "appalling" and "unacceptable."
Akriti, a newlywed sales executive, died hours after a workplace celebration in South Delhi, allegedly falling from a building. Her family accuses her husband, Arastu Sikka, and his relatives of dowry harassment and cruelty, leading to her death. Police have arrested the husband.
A Nashik Road Court granted bail to the main accused woman in an alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion case at TCS Nashik, citing her pregnancy. The co-accused was denied bail, with the prosecution arguing evidence of assault and conversion attempts, including giving the victim an Islamic book and burqa.
A Nashik court granted bail to TCS employee Nida Khan, arrested two months ago in a sexual harassment and religious conversion case, citing her pregnancy. Her co-accused, Danish Shaikh, was denied bail. The incident is part of a larger SIT probe into nine similar cases at the TCS Nashik unit.
A survey by the Hong Kong Christian Council found systemic issues in how churches handle sexual harassment complaints, with at least 69 victims reporting abuse over two decades. Recommendations include broader policy implementation and better victim support.
A 28-year-old newlywed woman, Akriti, died hours after a wedding celebration at her workplace in South Delhi. Police registered a dowry death case and arrested her husband, while her family alleges dowry harassment and murder. Preliminary findings suggest suicide, but the family disputes this, citing alleged physical assault and torture.
A 28-year-old newlywed woman died after allegedly falling from a residential building in south Delhi's Palika Kunj. Her family claims she was harassed for dowry and alleges foul play, while police investigate all angles, including suicide.
A 28-year-old newlywed woman, Akriti, died after allegedly falling from the third floor of a residential complex in Delhi's Lodhi Colony. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, rejecting the possibility of suicide.
A couple bought a dilapidated farmhouse in Pembrokeshire, Wales, envisioning a peaceful life. Their dream turned sour when neighbours, Francis and Cassie, who bought adjacent land, began a campaign of harassment including threats, property damage, and water supply sabotage, escalating after the couple refused to sell their land.
A woman in China has won a rare legal victory in a workplace sexual harassment case, awarded 5,000 yuan in damages by a court that ruled her former manager had harassed her. The ruling, upheld on appeal, highlights the difficulties faced by victims in China despite the MeToo movement.
The US Education Department has delayed the release of its Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) for the 2023-24 school year, raising concerns among advocates. The delay, coupled with plans to move the CRDC team to the Department of Justice and the administration's focus on certain civil rights issues, fuels worries about accountability and transparency in protecting students' rights.
