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A Dalit student's alleged suicide in Firozabad follows accusations of harassment, a caste-based assault, and humiliation at a library. His family reported visible injuries and a fractured finger. Police have arrested three individuals and are pursuing others named in the FIR, which includes charges under the SC/ST Act.

Bihar's new Education Minister, Mithilesh Tiwari, sparked outrage with a viral video stating girls don't need education and should stay home. He questioned the necessity of schooling for daughters, citing their role as home's strength and Modi's women empowerment initiatives. The remarks drew sharp criticism from opposition parties and social media..

It's a tragic story, far more common than society cares to admit, that shows just how little has changed for incest survivors and why they are mostly still left to fight alone

The tragic story of two sisters in East UP, subjected to horrifying incidents of abuse by their father, is one that clouds the heart and illuminates the grim realities of survivor stigma.

South Indian cinema is buzzing with new OTT releases this week, offering a diverse range of genres. From the revenge-driven romance of 'Dacoit: A Love Story' and the futuristic relationship drama 'Love Insurance Kompany' to the coming-of-age tale 'Vaazha 2', audiences have plenty to choose from.

In a dramatic showdown at the Bihar Assembly, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav clashed fiercely during a crucial confidence motion. Choudhary emphasized that leadership is earned, not bestowed, while Yadav challenged the rationale behind his appointment.

No torn blouses, leering villains and revenge sagas. Some filmmakers are moving beyond tropes to confront the ordinariness of sexual offenders and systems that enable everyday harm

As it kicked off its fifth edition on Wednesday, the PK Rosy Film Festival turned the spotlight on the need for constructive conversations about caste in cinema.

A 50-year-old man was arrested in Palamu district for allegedly molesting a minor dalit girl on a crowded private bus. The incident occurred on NH-98 after the accused sold items at a Ram Navami fair. Police detained the man after the bus driver stopped near the station, and he was booked under BNS and Pocso Act.

Challenging gender norms in Tamil folk arts, P. Senrayaperumal, a male performer, embodies female roles in Raja Rani Attam, while Thilagavathi Palani, a woman, takes on male characters in Kattaikkuttu. Both artists navigate societal prejudices and economic hardships, using their art to express powerful narratives and personal struggles.

A 15-year-old dalit girl was allegedly raped by two men in a moving car here, police said on Wednesday.

Tension prevailed in village Bhagana near here when four dalit girls, including two sisters, were kidnapped by five youths and one of them was allegedly gang-raped.

A dalit girl, who survived a rape attempt on Sunday, was shot at on Tuesday morning in a village under Rajpur police station in Bihar’s Rohtas district.

Police have registered a case against seven persons on Tuesday for allegedly thrashing the parents and grandmother of an 18-year-old dalit girl after she eloped with an upper caste youth here recently. Four of them have been arrested so far.