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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicWomen's safety

Topic: women's safety

Indian railway stations are failing women. Dark corners, broken CCTVs, loitering men, rape

In Haryana’s Kurukshetra, a woman was gang-raped on a train and later lost her leg after an injury on the tracks. ‘I screamed and pleaded with them,’ she said—but no one came.

UP women’s panel head pushes for cab drivers’ details to be displayed on backs of their seats

This comes months after Babita Chauhan's proposal that male tailors should not be allowed to take measurements of women and male gym or yoga trainers should not train women.

Delhi Police’s newly formed ‘Shishtachar’ squad doesn’t want to be ‘anti-romeo’

Delhi Police launched ‘Shishtachar’ squads at 'vulnerable spots' across all 15 police districts. The teams work in two shifts till 9 pm, with night patrols yet to begin.

SubscriberWrites: As 2025 begins a look for real solutions to combat gender violence and harassment

Despite growing awareness, societal and systemic issues continue to jeopardize women's safety. We must invest in education, penal action, and respect to secure their well-being.

Global media on Five Eyes allies backing Canada in row with India & Musk scoring over Ambani, Mittal

The escalating India-Canada diplomatic spat has garnered extensive coverage in international media, which also examines the issue of women's safety and its impact on India's economy.

Adventure tourism is not accessible for women—sexual harassment, safety risks

A 2024 survey revealed that 29 per cent women are concerned about route security, another 29 per cent about physical comfort, and 19 per cent are anxious about sexual harassment.

Politicisation of rape in India has been long overdue. In fact, it’s a good thing

Yes, the BJP will raise an outcry over rape in Opposition-ruled states, as will the Opposition over rape in a BJP-ruled state. But a scenario where that doesn’t happen is much worse.

Fixed timings, secure transport among ‘suggestions’ by UP govt in aftermath of RG Kar case

Officials say 'guiding principles' and 'directions' need clarity and can be enforced in govt establishments, but getting smaller private companies to do so can be difficult.

Rohtak med student influencer posted everything—including how a senior stalked, abducted her

The student claimed that Kaushik, 33, had been stalking and harassing her for over 7 months. He had a history of run-ins with faculty and women and had received multiple disciplinary warnings.

Mamata govt’s new programme to ensure women’s safety includes SOS app, request to ‘avoid night duty’

Following the rape & murder of a Kolkata trainee doctor, West Bengal govt has introduced 'Rattirer Shathi' programme to enhance safety of women working night shifts. What it says.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.