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Influencer who alleged ‘CRPF personnel’ clicked her pics reacts to criticism

Now responding to negative comments, the influencer said, “Imagine being photographed without your consent by somebody at an airport and then being blamed for it!

Updated on Sep 29, 2025 11:20 AM IST

Janhvi raises concerns about AI images of her online: Circulated against my will

Janhvi Kapoor raised concerned about her fake images online.

Published on Sep 15, 2025 08:14 PM IST

Friendship doesn’t grant right to sexual relations without consent: Delhi HC

The judgement came days after the government opposed any move to lower the age of consent under the POCSO Act. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jul 25, 2025 10:30 AM IST

Canada hockey players found not guilty of sexual assault

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Published on Jul 25, 2025 01:32 AM IST

Digital consent project to protect against scam calls, SMSes underway: TRAI

A Joint Committee of Regulators (JCOR) has intensified efforts to put a halt to any spam or fraud.(Representational)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 10:36 PM IST

SC flags rise in rape cases on the false promise of marriage

A bench of justices MM Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal remarked that failed romances and break-ups should not automatically lead to rape allegations, particularly in the context of evolving societal norms. (ANI PHOTO)

Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:02 AM IST

Citing key feminist scholar, Orissa HC quashes rape case

Citing key feminist scholar, Orissa HC quashes rape case

Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:16 AM IST

Unnatural sex act by husband without wife's consent not offence: Chhattisgarh HC

The husband, who was given a 10-year imprisonment by a trial court, was acquitted. (Representational)

Updated on Feb 11, 2025 06:21 PM IST

Was Ye's wife Bianca always an exhibitionist? The consent vs control debate

Kanye West and Bianca Censori at the 67th Grammys

Published on Feb 07, 2025 04:59 PM IST

HC: Woman’s consent for sex doesn’t extend to filming act

The matter arose from a bail plea filed by a 26-year-old man in a rape case filed by a woman in 2024. (Representative/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 10:35 AM IST

Neil Gaiman denies SA allegations with strikingly similar comment as Weinstein

Neil Gaiman (left) and Harvey Weinstein's (right) first comments after sexual assault allegations are strikingly similar

Published on Jan 15, 2025 03:37 PM IST

Study reveals what college students really think about sexual consent

Tipsy consent? The alarming assumptions students make about alcohol and willingness.(File Photo)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 11:03 AM IST

Bombay High Court says booking, entering a hotel room is not ‘consent for sex'

Bombay HC said the victim's actions right after exiting the hotel room show that she did not consent to any sexual acts.(HT File Photo)

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 02:34 PM IST

Review – Consent; Fearful Asymmetry by Nilofer Kaul

“Consent works well only if the two parties stand in perfect symmetry, a desirable but somewhat utopian situation, symmetry being an extension of a just world” –-Nilofer Kaul (Shutterstock)

Published on Oct 10, 2024 04:22 PM IST

Ludhiana: Lecturers rue transfer orders aimed at reviving DIETs in the state

The lecturers alleged that transferred orders were released without seeking their consent. (HT FIle photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:00 AM IST

Not a big ask: Consent is important even in these social situations

On a date, always ask whether the person wants to drink before placing an order. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:23 PM IST

Clarity on consent in sexual relations is key in curbing rape

Recently, the “only yes means yes” law was introduced in Spain after the La Manada case jolted the country because of the inability of the then rape laws to provide justice to the survivors of gang rape.(Pixabay)

Published on Apr 24, 2024 11:36 PM IST

Guidance for parents: 6 essential body safety guidelines for children

Guidance for parents: 6 essential body safety guidelines every parent should teach their children (Photo by The Pragmatic Parent)

Published on Mar 18, 2024 08:17 PM IST

Tinder launches Let’s Talk Consent, an online course on consent

Tinder, the world’s most popular app for meeting new people, has launched Let’s Talk Consent, a first-of-its-kind online self-learning course focused on interpersonal consent. (Unsplash)

Published on Mar 06, 2024 04:05 PM IST

Ludhiana: Key private hospitals set to provide free facilities to road accident victims

Key private hospitals set to provide free facilities to road accident victims in Ludhiana. (HT)

Published on Jan 19, 2024 10:26 PM IST

‘Ready to face polygraph test’: 5 accused in Parliament breach case tell court

The accused sprayed smoked cannisters in Lok Sabha during a parliament session on December 13 (File Photo)

Updated on Jan 05, 2024 03:28 PM IST

Invoking the spectre of judicial legislation

On Tuesday, by a 3-2 majority, the Court virtually rejected all the prayers in a batch of petitions seeking, among other reliefs, marriage equality and a bouquet of rights (such as adoption and insurance benefits) for the LGBTQ+ community. (File Photo)

Published on Oct 17, 2023 10:29 PM IST

MP polls: Rau constituency to see rerun of 2018 contest, BJP looks to dent Congress stronghold

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Published on Oct 17, 2023 10:07 AM IST

Only 9 of 100 company websites obtain clear consent from data principals: Survey

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Published on Oct 04, 2023 11:08 PM IST

Sexual assault charges added in Delhi’s Shahbad Dairy murder case

On Sunday, officers said that a fresh first information report (FIR) was registered at Shahbad Dairy police station under IPC section 376 (rape) and under the Pocso Act. (Representational image)

Updated on Sep 04, 2023 05:30 AM IST

Data bill must balance business needs with individual protections

The Digital Data Protection Bill, 2023 passed by the Lok Sabha was touted as a simpler yet strong legislation meant to protect user rights, whilst enabling businessess(Stock)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 10:04 PM IST

Ray of hope: Youth reintegrated into mainstream after successful mental health treatment

As per officials, Rustam is an orphan and was admitted to the hospital in 2012 for mental health issues and epilepsy. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 12:54 AM IST

Kevin Spacey confesses he made a ‘clumsy pass’ at an alleged victim

Kevin Spacey leaves Southwark Crown Court, London, Wednesday July 12, 2023 (Yui Mok/PA via AP)(AP)

Published on Jul 13, 2023 09:33 AM IST

Japan passes landmark sex crimes bill, also raises age of consent from 13 to 16

Japan's earlier age of consent - 13 years - was the lowest among Group of Seven countries.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Jun 16, 2023 06:37 PM IST

PNB’s cashier held for duping account holder of ₹1.75 crore in Kaithal

A day after he was booked for allegedly cheating several accounts holders by withdrawing money from their accounts fraudulently, the Kaithal police have arrested a cashier of the Punjab National Bank. (HT File)

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 01:46 AM IST

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