women's safety

New Delhi, March 17 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that major announcements for women and girls would be made in the 2026-27 budget, which will be presented in the Delhi Assembly later this month.Addressing the 'Nari Utsav' programme at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, she praised...

Chennai, March 17 The opposition AIADMK and its allies staged protests across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, condemning the DMK government for the alleged deterioration of law and order in the state.AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who heads the NDA in the state, led the state-wide...

Jaipur, March 15 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the sacrifice of Rani Padmini in the Chittorgarh fort symbolized women's dignity and the resolve to protect the nation's honour.Addressing a gathering at the Jauhar Mela and tribute ceremony in Chittorgarh, Adityanath...

Kolkata, March 15 With the election season in West Bengal officially underway, several issues are expected to dominate the political campaigns in the coming weeks.SIR/Citizenship concerns: The publication of post-SIR electoral rolls has triggered a significant pre-election development in the...

Kolkata, March 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling TMC, accusing it of opposing the electoral roll revision to "shield infiltrators" and alleging that illegal immigration under its rule had altered West Bengal's demographic balance, turning Bengali...

Kolkata, March 14 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing it of opposing the electoral roll revision to “shield infiltrators” and alleging that illegal immigration under its rule had altered West Bengal’s demographic...

Chennai, March 14 While TVK senior leader C T R Nirmal Kumar on Saturday denied any scope for an alliance with the NDA, multiple party sources said that internal discussions, led by party General Secretary N Anand, were ongoing to explore bringing together "Vijay's charisma and the strength of...

Chennai, March 13 Tamil Nadu has become an "unsafe state" for women and children, and the ruling DMK has shown no concern for its people following a series of incidents, TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna alleged on Friday.Arjuna, General Secretary of the actor-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri...

New Delhi, March 13 – Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan called for the development of a coordinated national strategy to address the evolving challenges posed by online crimes against women and children in the digital environment, an official said on Friday.Inaugurating the ‘National Dialogue...

New Delhi, March 13 Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Friday said that online crimes against women and children are on the rise in an increasingly digital environment, and he urged states and other stakeholders to strengthen their efforts for a stronger and more coordinated response to...

Jaipur, March 12 The Rajasthan Police organized a special virtual awareness program on women's safety on Thursday, involving students and teachers from 820 colleges across the state.The program, held via video conferencing, focused on cybersecurity and the latest legal provisions related to...

Patna, March 12 – Manish Ranjan, the owner of Shambhu Girls Hostel, who was arrested in connection with the Patna NEET student death case, faced another setback on Thursday when the POCSO Court refused to grant him bail during the latest hearing.The bail petition is being heard in the POCSO...

Chennai, March 12 Members of the TVK staged protests across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, demanding that the state government immediately conduct a caste census.The protests, which saw the participation of numerous members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, also condemned the state government over the...

Chennai, March 12 – TVK President and actor-turned-politician Vijay and BJP leader Annamalai launched a strong attack on the ruling DMK government on Thursday, raising concerns about women's safety in Tamil Nadu following a series of violent crimes reported across the state in recent days.In a...

Chennai, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu of delaying the implementation of several major projects sanctioned by the Centre, claiming that such delays undermine the credibility of the Union government and hinder the state’s...

Amaravati, March 11 – Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Wednesday that the CAG report has exposed the financial discipline of the coalition government in the state.He claimed that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report...

March 10, New Delhi – The Consulate General of India in Toronto organized a community event to commemorate International Women’s Month, celebrating women's achievements and highlighting support services for those facing challenging situations.The event was held in partnership with the Elspeth...

Jaipur, March 10 – To commemorate International Women’s Day, a special online awareness program will be held on March 12 to educate female students about their rights, safety measures, and cybersecurity.The program will be conducted through the Webex platform, and efforts are being made to...

Malappuram (Kerala), March 10 A 53-year-old woman from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, who was found alone in Tirur, Kerala, has been reunited with her family with the assistance of the Sakhi One Stop Centre, officials said on Tuesday.The Sakhi One Stop Centre, functioning under the Department of...

New Delhi, March 10 A Delhi court has upheld the conviction of a man for sexually harassing a woman inside a Delhi Metro train, and called for measures to ensure the safety of women commuting on public transport.Additional Sessions Judge Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi dismissed the appeal filed by...