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A 26-year-old newlywed woman, Vishakha Tilekar, allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Ambernath after facing dowry harassment, according to her family’s complaint. Police registered a case against her husband and relatives, arrested her doctor husband, and launched an investigation

Children often learn conflict-resolution and bullying behaviours by observing adults, researchers say. Exposure to threats, manipulation or aggression at home can increase bullying tendencies, while modelling kindness, respect, teamwork and positive communication helps children develop healthier relationships and resist bullying

A 23-year-old man in Punjab was arrested for allegedly strangling his live-in partner’s 16-year-old daughter, concealing the body in a suitcase, and burning it in a forested area of SBS Nagar. Police traced him through CCTV footage and recovered the charred remains

Actress Celina Jaitly has responded to defamation notices from her estranged husband Peter Haag and his father, reiterating allegations of domestic violence and custody disputes, and stating she will continue her legal battle in courts in India and Austria

A Delhi court sentenced a husband and two in-laws to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a woman over dowry demands in 2022. The victim was thrown from a balcony, suffering permanent paralysis, with the court also ordering compensation

The Supreme Court upheld a Tripura man’s life sentence for murdering his wife, stressing that inmates of a house must explain deaths occurring within private premises. The court called the case an “eye-opener” on dowry harassment and criticised repeated compromises despite the victim’s pleas for help

A man in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district was arrested for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife with extreme brutality after a violent assault. Police said the accused attempted to disguise the crime as a road accident before fleeing following her death at hospital

A 35-year-old woman was found murdered at her home in Munigadapa, Jagadevpur mandal, on Thursday. Her family accused her husband and in-laws of assaulting her to death.

Women in Sangareddy district have raised concerns over the rise of belt shops in villages, alleging that round-the-clock liquor sales are leading to harassment, domestic violence and hardship for families. Complaints were also made about the reopening of shops despite earlier closures

Mumbai Police have filed an FIR against Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly’s Austrian businessman husband Peter Haag under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing cruelty, intimidation, and harassment.

A man killed his wife Shirisha at an auto stand near Kodad bus stand in Suryapet district after a domestic dispute. The accused Manideep was arrested by police following the brutal attack, which occurred in public and shocked onlookers

Belagavi police arrested Aravind Gavali after he allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law in Aladakatti village over anger linked to not being shown his newborn during a video call leaving her critically injured in ICU while investigation is underway into the attack

A man allegedly beheaded his wife in Meerpet, Hyderabad, over suspicion. The accused attacked her at their residence, police said. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway as authorities search for the suspect following the shocking incident

A man in Karnataka’s Belagavi district allegedly set his wife on fire after objecting to her wearing a nightdress. The woman sustained severe burns and was shifted for treatment, while the accused has been arrested and an investigation is underway

A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district against a husband and in-laws for allegedly killing a woman’s unborn children twice during pregnancies over dowry demands. Police said an investigation is underway and the accused are absconding

NFHS-5 data reveals that 37 percent of married women in Telangana face spousal violence, with alcohol abuse emerging as a major trigger. Despite high prevalence, most victims do not seek institutional help, highlighting deep-rooted social acceptance and systemic gaps.

A pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana’s Jagtial district following a domestic dispute. The accused reportedly attacked her with a knife, killing her on the spot

A police constable was booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing his wife using her caste name and assaulting her in public while intoxicated. A video of the incident went viral, prompting police action

In Kushinagar, a 22-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife of four months by slitting her throat with a sickle following an argument. He subsequently died by suicide. Police and forensic teams are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident

A daily wage labourer in Jodhpur was arrested for the prolonged sexual abuse of his two daughters. The crimes surfaced after the 15-year-old victim spoke out, revealing that her elder sister had been systematically exploited for over 12 years