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Sandeshkhali Highlights|TMC is confused, Sheikh arrested only because of our agitation: BJP chief Majumdar

The riverine Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district -- situated on the borders of the Sunderbans, had been on the boil for more than a month with protests against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and strongman Sheikh Shahjahan. With Shahjahan's arrest, TMC has suspended the alledged accused as a much-needed step to ensure justice to several women who accused him of sexual harassment and land grab. Sheikh Shahjahan has been remanded to 10-day police custody by Basirhat court, many reactions poured in. Additionally, Bengal CID has taken over probe into cases lodged against him. Check out the latest highlights on Sandeshkhali with DH!

29 February 2024, 17:18 IST

Sandeshkhali Highlights|TMC is confused, Sheikh arrested only because of our agitation: BJP chief Majumdar

Sandeshkhali Highlights|TMC is confused, Sheikh arrested only because of our agitation: BJP chief Majumdar

Sandeshkhali Highlights|TMC is confused, Sheikh arrested only because of our agitation: BJP chief Majumdar

29 February 2024, 17:18 IST

'Screams without words': How Hamas weaponised sexual violence on Oct 7

Israeli officials say that everywhere Hamas terrorists struck — the rave, the military bases along the Gaza Strip border and the kibbutzim — they brutalized women.

30 December 2023, 17:28 IST

'Screams without words': How Hamas weaponised sexual violence on Oct 7

'Screams without words': How Hamas weaponised sexual violence on Oct 7

'Screams without words': How Hamas weaponised sexual violence on Oct 7

30 December 2023, 17:28 IST

Japanese ex-soldiers found guilty in landmark sexual assault case

Rina Gonoi, who said she was subjected to persistent harassment after enlisting in 2020, alleged the three 'accused' pinned her to the ground, pulled her legs apart and pressed their crotches against her in simulation of a sex act.

12 December 2023, 07:03 IST

Japanese ex-soldiers found guilty in landmark sexual assault case

Japanese ex-soldiers found guilty in landmark sexual assault case

Japanese ex-soldiers found guilty in landmark sexual assault case

12 December 2023, 07:03 IST

Accounts of sexual violence in Hamas attack mount but justice is remote for Israel's victims

Hamas vigorously denies the allegations of sexual assault or mutilation by members of its armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, on Oct. 7 or after that.

05 December 2023, 14:15 IST

Accounts of sexual violence in Hamas attack mount but justice is remote for Israel's victims

Accounts of sexual violence in Hamas attack mount but justice is remote for Israel's victims

Accounts of sexual violence in Hamas attack mount but justice is remote for Israel's victims

05 December 2023, 14:15 IST

Accounts of sexual violence by Hamas are aired amid criticism of UN

Since the Oct 7 attack, during which more than 1,200 people were killed and some 240 people were kidnapped, Israeli officials have accused the terrorists of also committing widespread sexual violence -- rape and sexual mutilation -- particularly against women.

05 December 2023, 06:46 IST

Accounts of sexual violence by Hamas are aired amid criticism of UN

Accounts of sexual violence by Hamas are aired amid criticism of UN

Accounts of sexual violence by Hamas are aired amid criticism of UN

05 December 2023, 06:46 IST

India might miss over half of 2030 SDG deadlines: Study

Among the 19 off-target indicators, the conditions have worsened for three related to anaemia

27 February 2023, 14:25 IST

India likely to miss 2030 deadline for over half of health SDGs: Lancet study

India likely to miss 2030 deadline for over half of health SDGs: Lancet study

India might miss over half of 2030 SDG deadlines: Study

27 February 2023, 14:25 IST

Victims compensation scheme: SC seeks Centre's view

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala issued notice to the Centre, several other states

07 January 2023, 12:15 IST

SC notice to Centre on plea for uniformity in victims compensation scheme

SC notice to Centre on plea for uniformity in victims compensation scheme

Victims compensation scheme: SC seeks Centre's view

07 January 2023, 12:15 IST

India urged at UN to crack down on sexual violence

India was facing its Universal Periodic Review, which all 193 UN countries must undergo every four years

11 November 2022, 03:12 IST

India urged at UN to crack down on sexual violence, religious discrimination

India urged at UN to crack down on sexual violence, religious discrimination

India urged at UN to crack down on sexual violence

11 November 2022, 03:12 IST

New sexual violence law in Indonesia amid rising cases

The law recognizes men and children can be victims of sexual violence

12 April 2022, 10:58 IST

Indonesia passes new sexual violence law amid growing cases

Indonesia passes new sexual violence law amid growing cases

New sexual violence law in Indonesia amid rising cases

12 April 2022, 10:58 IST

SC bench split on prosecuting publisher in abuse case

The matter has now been directed to be placed before the Chief Justice of India for setting up a larger bench to decide the issue

21 March 2022, 15:55 IST

Supreme Court bench split on prosecuting publisher who identified sexual abuse victim without magistrate nod

Supreme Court bench split on prosecuting publisher who identified sexual abuse victim without magistrate nod

SC bench split on prosecuting publisher in abuse case

21 March 2022, 15:55 IST