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Islamabad, March 10 – The leadership of the Aurat March, members of civil society, and rights activists have criticized the Pakistani authorities for "harassing and threatening them, and forcing them to sign unreasonable affidavits," local media reported on Tuesday.Speaking at a press...

Bhubaneswar, March 9 Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Monday asked the state government to inform the House about the details of the death of a farmer in Kendrapara district, allegedly due to harassment during the ongoing paddy procurement season.In a ruling, Padhy said that the...

Bhubaneswar, March 9 Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Monday asked the state government to inform the House about the details of the death of a farmer in Kendrapara district, allegedly due to harassment during the ongoing paddy procurement season.In a ruling, Padhy said that the...

New Delhi, March 8 A woman from Manipur was allegedly assaulted for objecting to harassment by a group of men near a park close to the Saket District Court complex on Sunday evening, police said.According to preliminary information, the woman and her friend were taking a walk in a park when a...

Chennai, March 7 A police constable working at a police station here has been suspended following allegations of trespassing and attempting to misbehave with a woman at her residence in Royapettah.The constable, identified as Surya, is alleged to have entered the house of a 32-year-old woman...

Gandhinagar, March 7 – Gujarat's '181 Abhayam' women's helpline has marked its 12th year of service, providing crucial support and protection to women across the state.Since its launch on March 8, 2015, the helpline has provided guidance, counseling, and rescue services to hundreds of...

Kolkata, March 4 A 104-year-old man has complained of being listed in the "under adjudication" category in the final electoral rolls issued by the Election Commission following the SIR exercise in West Bengal on February 28, officials said on Wednesday.Sheikh Ibrahim, a resident of Jamalpur...

Hyderabad, March 2 An engineering student in Hyderabad was allegedly sexually assaulted by a classmate, police said on Monday.The classmate was accused of having a physical relationship with her under the guise of marriage and threatening to share private photographs after she expressed her...

Hyderabad, March 2 Four individuals, described as "illegal" money lenders, were arrested on Monday for allegedly abetting the suicide of a three-member family after harassing and threatening them over loan repayment, police said.A 54-year-old man, his wife (50), and their 24-year-old son were...

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), March 1 The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has written to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, seeking urgent intervention regarding alleged harassment, denial of Ramzan meal facilities, and restrictions on hijabs for Kashmiri students at...

Kolkata, February 28 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday the launch of two women-centric initiatives by the Kolkata Police aimed at strengthening the safety and security of women across the city, particularly during late-night hours.In a post on her X handle...

Islamabad, February 27 – A leading minority rights group highlighted another brutal attack on a Christian minority worker in Punjab province, Pakistan, on Friday, stating that religious communities frequently face violence and systematic exploitation across the country.Citing eyewitness...

Mumbai, February 27 – An incident of harassment involving a foreign woman has come to light in Mumbai, with the woman herself sharing details of the disturbing episode by posting a video on her social media profile.While sharing the video, the female traveler wrote: "This was the first time...

Srinagar, February 27 – The J&K Students Association (JKSA) said on Friday that it has sought the intervention of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu regarding alleged harassment of Kashmiri students at a nursing college in Kurnool."The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association...

Mumbai, February 27 A foreign woman traveler has accused two men of harassing her on a street in Mumbai and posted a video of her experience on a social media platform, prompting the police to launch a search to identify the accused.The incident took place in south Mumbai, a police official...

Dhaka, February 26 – Authorities at Dhaka University have formed a three-member committee following allegations of harassment and assault of two women by university students, local media reported.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday near the Raju Sculpture at the...

New Delhi, February 23 The North East Students Society Delhi University (NESSDU) has condemned an incident involving alleged racial harassment against three Arunachali students in the national capital, calling for strict and immediate action against those responsible.In a statement issued on...

Gorakhpur/Deoria (UP), February 22 A 37-year-old government school teacher allegedly committed suicide in Gorakhpur, leaving behind a video message and a four-page note accusing officials of the Basic Shiksha Adhikari office in Deoria of alleged harassment and financial exploitation, officials...

New Delhi, February 22 Three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial slurs, humiliation, and intimidation by their neighbors, who called them "dhandhewali," following a dispute over some repair work at their rented flat in Malviya Nagar, south Delhi.The police said that...

New Delhi, February 22 Three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial abuse and intimidation by their neighbors in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, over a dispute that began with minor repair work in their rented apartment, police said on Sunday.According to the police, the...