All girls, women, and transgender persons holding Andhra Pradesh domicile are eligible for free bus travel under the 'Stree Shakti' scheme, to be launched statewide on August 15.

A Mumbai-based woman, Ruchika Lohiya, has shared a harrowing experience with cab drivers during her recent trip to Delhi. In an Instagram post, Ms Lohiya recounted two separate incidents involving Uber and Rapido drivers that left her feeling unsafe.

Posters allegedly sponsored by the Ahmedabad traffic police for a safety campaign have stirred up a controversy, as some of them urged women to stay home to avoid getting raped.

Women in Delhi can now legally work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments, with the government easing long-standing restrictions under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act.

This incident has sparked yet another debate on women's safety and the need for greater support and protection.

In a now-viral LinkedIn post, a user named Purvi Jain revealed that two women police officers checked on her, late in the night, to ensure her safety.

The Safety Index by City ranking takes into account survey responses about general perception of crime levels, perceived safety during daylight and nighttime and other specific crimes.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched 'Shaktishree', a state-wide initiative to ensure the safety, security, and empowerment of women in universities and colleges.

According to a police report shared with AFP, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter on Tuesday "for honour". He was subsequently arrested.

A video showing male passengers casually sitting in the women's coach in the Delhi Metro has triggered a discussion about women's safety in public spaces.

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman and blackmailing her using a video of the act, police said on Wednesday.

EPS, who will address a public rally this evening, is expected to highlight what he calls the "failures and unfulfilled promises" of the ruling DMK government.

A woman was allegedly gang-raped by two men in Odisha, a seventh such case of sexual assault in less than 20 days, raising concerns over women's safety and questions about the law and order in the eastern state.

Officials in the Trump administration have also recommended that women avoid traveling alone and stay alert, especially at tourist destinations and public spaces.

A 13-year-old inmate of a government home near Chennai was sexually harassed by a security staff of the institution and has been arrested by the police.

She recounted that after stepping off the metro at her destination, she noticed two men walking closely behind her.

The UK's medicine regulator warned on Thursday against taking "skinny jabs" for weight loss if trying to get pregnant or while breastfeeding because of their unknown effects on babies.

The Supreme Court has not only asked authorities to appoint protection officers to assist victims of domestic violence across the country within sixweeks, but also issued several detailed directions.

The post sparked outrage and resonated with many Reddit users, who shared their own similar experiences of harassment in public spaces.

Austrian social media star Vanessa Mariposa shares her harrowing experience of being drugged and robbed at a party in Mallorca, Spain, urging women to be vigilant and prioritize their safety after suspecting date rape drugs were slipped into her drin

In the video, recorded while she was walking down a mountain from her guest house, Kasia explained that the man initially asked for a picture.

The rider began sending her unwanted messages after dropping her off, begging her not to report him to the company.

Despite the hotel's key card system, a stranger somehow gained access to her room, leaving her shaken.

The issue began when Abhimanyu's wife messaged the driver to ask if he had arrived at the pickup location.