workplace harassment
Campbell Soup Executive Suspended After Racist Comments About Indian Employees Exposed in Lawsuit
Nov 26, 2025 09:43 pm CST
A high-ranking IT executive at Campbell Soup Company, Martin Bally, has been placed on leave following allegations of making racist comments about Indian employees and disparaging the company's food products. The controversy emerged after former cybersecurity analyst Robert Garza filed a lawsuit claiming he was terminated for reporting Bally's inappropriate behavior, supported by leaked audio recordings containing derogatory remarks. Campbell's has condemned the comments as unacceptable and launched an investigation.
Tragic Consequences of Work Pressure: UP Official Takes Life After Suspension Before Wedding Day
Nov 26, 2025 03:14 pm CST
A 25-year-old government clerk in Uttar Pradesh committed suicide after being suspended for missing an electoral roll revision meeting while preparing for his wedding. This case highlights a concerning pattern of stress-related incidents among election officials across India, with multiple deaths reported as the December 4 deadline for special intensive revision approaches.
Calcutta High Court Orders Investigation into Teacher's Humiliation by TMC Municipality Chairman
Nov 22, 2025 06:30 pm CST
The Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court has directed an investigation into an incident where a female teacher was forced to perform sit-ups by Saikat Chatterjee, chairman of both her school's managing committee and the TMC-run Jalpaiguri Municipality. Justice Kaushik Chanda described the conduct as "obnoxious" and demanded a detailed report within two weeks following the viral video that sparked widespread condemnation.
Gujarat Horror: Man Forced to Lick Assailant's Feet at Knifepoint in Viral Video, Police Investigation Underway
Nov 07, 2025 03:13 pm CST
A 26-year-old dhaba worker from Madhya Pradesh was humiliated and forced to lick a man's feet at knifepoint in Surat, Gujarat. The victim fled to Pune after the incident was filmed and went viral. His family filed a missing person report, and police have since located him and begun an investigation into the assault perpetrated by an individual identified as 'Bhola Bhai'.
Haryana College Staff Forced Female Workers to Photograph Private Parts as Menstruation Proof, Sparking Protests
Oct 31, 2025 06:30 pm CST
Protests erupted at Maharshi Dayanand University in Haryana after supervisors allegedly forced female sanitation workers to provide photographic evidence of menstruation. The incident has led to suspensions, police complaints under multiple charges including sexual harassment, and university-wide demonstrations demanding justice for the victims.
Tragic Suicide of Maharashtra Female Doctor Following Dispute with Police Officials
Oct 24, 2025 03:56 pm CST
A female doctor at Maharashtra's Phaltan sub-district hospital tragically took her own life following an ongoing conflict with local police over a medical examination procedure. The incident occurred amid reports of workplace discord and alleged mistreatment that prompted the physician to previously warn her superiors about her deteriorating mental state. Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.
Ola Engineer's Suicide Raises Serious Allegations Against Bhavish Aggarwal and Management
Oct 20, 2025 05:00 pm CST
A 38-year-old Ola Electric engineer's suicide has led to serious allegations against CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and management, with a 28-page suicide note claiming workplace harassment and financial exploitation. While police have filed a case against Ola's leadership, the company denies any complaints were raised and has challenged the FIR in Karnataka High Court, highlighting the growing concerns about workplace culture in India's tech sector.
AIIMS Surgeon Suspended Following Harassment Complaint Escalated to Prime Minister's Office
Oct 13, 2025 04:47 pm CST
A senior surgeon at AIIMS, Dr AK Bisoi, has been suspended from his position as head of the Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery department following harassment allegations from nursing staff. The complaint, which escalated to the Prime Minister's Office, involves accusations of vulgar language, workplace intimidation, and retaliatory threats. This marks one of several disciplinary actions against Dr Bisoi throughout his career, as the institute launches an internal investigation into the matter.
India Says 'In Touch With Family' After Telangana Techie Was Shot Dead By US Cops
Sep 20, 2025 02:34 pm CST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday confirmed that India is in touch with the US authorities and with the family of a man from Telangana who was allegedly killed in Mohammed Nizamuddin.
Indian-Origin Heart Surgeon Guilty Of Sexual Offences Gets 6 Year Jail In UK
Sep 17, 2025 08:48 pm CST
An Indian-origin heart surgeon convicted of abusing his position to sexually assault female members of staff at a National Health Service (NHS) hospital in northern England has been jailed for six years.