Narendra Modi going slow on Asaram case: Gujarat Congress

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 23:42

The Gujarat Congress on Friday accused the BJP government of going slow on self-styled godman Asaram`s alleged wrongdoings in the state and demanded a high court-monitored inquiry by a special investigation team.

Asaram clears 2nd potency test

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 22:16

Reports of the second potency test conducted on self-styled godman Asaram Bapu were positive, similar to the one obtained from Jodhpur last month, police said here on Friday.

Israeli cult head gets 26-year prison term

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 18:21

An Israeli man, convicted of imprisonment, slavery and sexual abuse of women and children of his cult, was sentenced by the Jerusalem District Court Thursday to 26 years in prison, Xinhua reported citing a statement by the court authority.

Dutchman accused of abusing 300 girls on Internet

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 16:36

Dutch police are investigating a 48-year-old man who allegedly persuaded hundreds of girls as young as 10 to perform sex acts in front of their webcams and even at his home.

10 Britons jailed for teenager`s sexual abuse

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 20:26

As many as 10 men have been awarded 34 years of jail-term in total for sexually abusing a teenage girl who wished to enjoy being in a romantic relationship with someone and thus posted a profile on a dating website.

Ex-pope Benedict denies covering up sexual abuse

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 11:56

Former Pope Benedict has denied that he tried to cover up sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests, in his first direct published comments since he stepped down.

NIC condemns all forms of violence, sexual abuse of women

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 19:13

NIC on Monday condemned all forms of violence intended to disturb communal harmony and resolved to take immediate action against those involved in it.

Seven-year-old girl molested in Punjab

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 13:56

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly molested by an unidentified person at Garshankar town in the district, police said on Sunday.

Malaysian cop gets 100 months` jail for sexually abusing minor

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 22:36

A Malaysian court has sentenced a 55-year-old policeman to 100 months in jail for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl.

Vatican insists it`s not shielding ambassador

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 16:51

The Vatican said it was cooperating with prosecutors in the Dominican Republic who are investigating its ambassador for alleged sexual abuse of teen-age boys, an explosive case that has raised legal questions about the Holy See`s responsibilities when accused priests come from within its own ranks.

Asaram sexual abuse case: Victim’s father demands Narco test

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 13:38

The father of the 16-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted by self-styled godman Asaram, has demanded that a Narco test be conducted on the religious preacher.

British Asian girls `hidden target of sex abuse gangs`

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 13:34

The sexual abuse of British girls of South Asian origin is going unreported because authorities tend to focus on gangs that target white youngsters, according to a study released on Tuesday.