Women safety News

The Special Court for MPs/MLAs in Bengaluru is set to announce the quantum of punishment for ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, on Saturday.  

Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav slammed the Nitish Kumar-led government after a shocking incident in Gaya, where a young woman was gang-raped in a government ambulance while being taken for treatment after collapsing during a Home Guard recruitment drive.

Govindachamy, convicted in the 2011 Soumya rape and murder case, had brutally attacked the 23-year-old on a train in Kerala. His brief escape from jail in 2024 sparked renewed outrage, raising serious questions about prison security and victim justice.

 

Women's safety is a major concern worldwide, with increasing incidents of crimes against women, leaving them feeling unsafe even in their own homes. Take a look at the top 10 countries that are considered unsafe for female travellers, according to the World Population Review's Women Danger Index. 

The list of suggestions includes men not being allowed to take women’s measurements and installing CCTV cameras.

The police officer stood outside the Agra Cantt Railway Station and called the police for help. She told the cops that she required their help as it was late at night and that she was really scared because of the deserted road.  

Pink 8th Anniversary Special: At the 64th National Film Awards, Pink won in the category of Best Film on Other Social Issues.

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: The BJP has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of 'lying and failing to implement stringent rules' to protect women in the state. The criticism came after Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging stronger central legislation for crimes like rape and murder. 

I am sure you are aware from this quote- ‘Precaution is better than cure’. We never know which problem or issue is waiting for us outside, so it’s better to be cautious especially, when you are alone.

According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the number of rape incidents has increased since the gang rape and murder of Nirbhaya in Delhi, an event that shook the nation in 2012. Of all the reported rape cases in India, four out of five victims are from these ten states: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Assam, Haryana, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi. In the years following the Nirbhaya incident, states such as Rajasthan, Kerala, Haryana, and Jharkhand have seen significant increases in reported rape cases—by 83 per cent, 66 per cent, 52 per cent, and 18 per cent, respectively, according to NCRB data.

Anupam Kher has vocally condemned the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, demanding capital punishment and urging people to raise their voices for justice.

Triptii Dimri takes a bold stance against ‘victim-blaming’ in the wake of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, drawing widespread attention to the issue.

Bollywood celebrities have not remained silent about the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Their voices are now joining the call for justice and stronger measures to ensure women’s safety.

After contacting Uber's security team about the incident, she learned that the individual was not currently on their active driver list

With a swipe and a touch, dating apps empower women to take control of their dating life, but finding real love and a safe experience is not that simple. Here's how new features are changing the dating dynamics.  

Union Minister Smriti Irani held a press conference today. During this press conference, Smriti Irani enumerated the achievements of the Government of India regarding the safety of women and said, 'Today women are protected in the government'. Watch this report and know what Smriti Irani said during the press conference.

On the occasion of January 26, the plan of conspiracy to attack through young youth has been exposed. During this, a conspiracy has been hatched to incite religious sentiments in the country. Airport, railway station have been targeted.