women's safety

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...

Mumbai, March 10 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar announced on Tuesday a flexible work time initiative for women state government employees working under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).Pawar said that under the "Come Early, Go Early" initiative...

Jaipur, March 9 National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar reviewed measures related to women's safety and crimes against women in Rajasthan during a meeting with senior state police officials at the police headquarters here on Monday.The meeting was attended by Director...

Mumbai, March 9 – As the world celebrated International Women's Day on Sunday, actress Raveena Tandon spent the day wielding a sword and discussing women's safety at an event in Jaipur.Raveena shared glimpses from the event on her official Instagram account.In one of the photos, Raveena was...

Jaipur, March 9 – A review meeting on women's safety, crimes against women, and related social challenges was held at the Rajasthan Police Headquarters on Monday to mark International Women's Day.The meeting was chaired by Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women.The...

Mumbai, March 9 Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare stated on Monday that the state government would strengthen measures against cybercrime targeting women and continue with the benefits of the Ladki Bahin Yojana.While replying to a debate in the assembly related to International Women's Day...

Jaipur, March 9 Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar, held a review meeting with Rajasthan Police officials on Monday to discuss issues related to the safety of women in the state.The meeting took place in the auditorium of the Rajasthan Police Headquarters, where...

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...

New Delhi, March 8 The Delhi Police organized a series of awareness campaigns, self-defense training sessions, and community outreach programs across districts and units on Sunday to mark International Women's Day.The initiatives, held in the lead-up to and on the occasion, aimed to promote...

Kolkata, March 8 Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to a debate on the performance of the party-ruled state government and the Centre, and accused the BJP of engaging in "cheap politics" by bringing the President's office into political matters...

Mumbai, March 8 Actress Sayani Gupta has demanded improvements in women's safety. The actress is known for her work in 'Inside Edge', the internationally Emmy-nominated show 'Four More Shots Please', 'Jagga Jasoos', 'Zwigato', and 'Inside Edge'.On the occasion of International Women's Day, the...

New Delhi, March 8 The erosion of traditional value systems within families and delays in legal action are among the key reasons for ongoing concerns about women's safety, according to Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief V Shantha Kumari, who stated this on Sunday.In an interview with

Lucknow, March 8 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that empowering women is essential for building a self-reliant society.Addressing a gathering here on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, Adityanath, referring to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra...

Kolkata, March 8 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of International Women's Day and said that society cannot progress if women do not live with dignity and security.In a post on X, Banerjee highlighted several welfare initiatives undertaken by...