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Friday, September 5, 2025
TopicWomen safety

Topic: women safety

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang launches free-ride scheme for women at night

At a time the country has been protesting about the Hyderabad and Unnao rape, the Sikkim govt has devised a scheme that aims to help women stranded due to the lack of a vehicle between 10 pm to 6 am.

Over 90% women in Bhopal, Gwalior and Jodhpur feel unsafe, study reveals

According to the study conducted by social enterprises Safetipin, govt organisation KOICA and NSO Asia Foundation, over 89% women feel unsafe in isolated places.

Far from being the solution, Haryana One Stop Centres seem to be adding to women’s problems

From lack of funds, amenities and services to alleged police interference, women in Haryana say One Stop Centres are only compounding their problems.

Pink tokens, separate gates: Kejriwal outlines shape of Delhi’s free public transport scheme

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal refutes allegations that the free transport scheme is biased, saying it was a 'win-win situation for all'.

2 mins — that’s the time ‘Nirbhaya’ helpline staffers get under new owner to stop suicides

Women employees at 181 helpline, set up after 2012 Delhi gang rape, say new owner has removed their safety net — late-night cab drops & a female constable for security.

Gangraped woman dies after stick inserted in her private parts, ex-husband arrested

The woman had accused her former husband and two others of raping her when she went to watch a play in Jharkhand.

You like a Muslim more, cop asks as woman is slapped for having Muslim lover

Three police personnel seen abusing and slapping woman suspended after video of incident becomes public.

Our system considers anything less than rape a ‘frivolous allegation’

To feel safe on campus is the basic right of every Indian student.

19-year-old allegedly kidnapped and gang raped in Haryana’s Mahendergarh district

The woman is said to be brilliant in academics and was a CBSE topper according to reports. Rewari (Haryana): A 19-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped and...

Indian women confined to the home, in cities designed for men

There are nearly five men to every one woman who commutes to work in India.

On Camera

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.