women's safety

Chennai, March 7 TVK chief Vijay announced a series of promises for women on Saturday, including a monthly financial aid of Rs 2,500, a sovereign gold with a silk saree as a wedding gift for young women, and six free LPG cylinders for all families, if his party were voted to power in the...

Mamallapuram, March 7 – Actor-turned-politician and president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, announced a series of welfare promises aimed at women, children, and senior citizens while addressing a large gathering at a Women’s Day celebration organized by the party in Mamallapuram...

Hyderabad, March 7 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Saturday that society should consider the safety and security of women as a social responsibility, as making laws or measures by the police alone would not be sufficient to ensure their safety.Speaking after launching 'Stand...

Kanpur, March 7 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a coordination meeting between the RSS and the BJP here, where leaders reviewed the party's performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and emphasized organizational unity ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.The meeting, held...

Kanpur (UP), March 6 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a coordination meeting between the RSS and the BJP here on Friday, where leaders reviewed the party's performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and emphasized organizational unity ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.The...

Vadodara, March 6 – A digital portal enabling residents to access services from the local Member of Parliament's (MP) office through their mobile phones was launched in Gujarat's Vadodara on Friday, in an initiative aimed at expanding the use of e-governance and simplifying communication between...

Vadodara, March 6 Without using the term "love jihad," Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi urged women to help "trapped daughters" who fall victim to men with false identities.Speaking at the 'Kalash Yatra' of Rameshwar Mahadev Temple here, Sanghavi said the BJP government in the...

Jaipur, March 6 More than 16 lakh women across Rajasthan have become "Lakhpati Didi" (Millionaire Sisters) due to the state government's initiatives towards women's empowerment and financial inclusion, officials said."To provide economic support and employment opportunities for rural women...

Hyderabad, March 5 Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar launched 'Margadarshak', a community-based guidance initiative aimed at strengthening support systems for women, children, and other individuals who may be vulnerable or at risk.The initiative represents a Public–Private Partnership...

Mumbai, March 4 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced in the legislative council on Wednesday that the state government has established a special cell to locate missing women in Maharashtra, with Additional Director General (ADG)-level women officers appointed to head it.The cell will...

Kolkata, March 3 Senior BJP leader Rahul Sinha asserted on Tuesday that his candidature for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from West Bengal was a testament to the party’s recognition of dedicated workers.Sinha also said he would raise issues of “misgovernance” by the ruling Trinamool...

Kolkata, March 3 Senior BJP leader Rahul Sinha said on Tuesday that his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from West Bengal was a testament to the party's recognition of dedicated workers.Sinha also said he would raise issues of "misgovernance" by the ruling Trinamool Congress...

Kolkata, March 3 – The Kolkata Police have implemented elaborate security arrangements across the city for the twin festivals of Dol Yatra and Holi, which will be celebrated on Tuesday and Wednesday.According to police, as many as 398 police pickets will be deployed across Kolkata on the day...

Howrah (WB), Mar 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that criminals in West Bengal would be "in jail or God knows where" within a month of a BJP government coming to power in the state.However, he said eliminating joblessness in Bengal, from where a significant number of people...

Howrah (WB), March 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Monday that criminals in West Bengal would be "in jail or wherever," within a month of a BJP government coming to power in the state.However, he said eliminating unemployment in Bengal, from where a significant number of people...

Jaipur, March 1 The Rajasthan Police has launched a technology-driven initiative to enhance women's safety in public transport in preparation for International Women's Day on March 8.Following the directions of DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma, a special campaign has been initiated across the state to...

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...

Kolkata, February 28 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday the launch of two new initiatives by the Kolkata Police aimed at further enhancing women's safety and confidence in the city.In a post on X, Banerjee said that several all-women "Pink Booths" would be set up...

Bhubaneswar, February 27 BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Friday alleged that women were not safe under the BJP rule in Odisha, and said the state government should take proactive steps to ensure their safety."While the government makes long speeches on women's safety and law and order, the...

Agartala, February 25 – Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Wednesday that Tripura had witnessed a significant decline in the overall crime rate in 2025, with a reduction of 8.20 per cent compared to the previous year.Addressing the Tripura Police Week function at Arundhuti Nagar on...