A 15-year-old rape survivor from Madhya Pradesh's Panna district was allegedly sent by the local Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to the home of her accused, where she was subjected to further sexual assaults.
The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns over the safety and dignity of women being trained by male trainers in gyms without adequate safeguards.
Kohima, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai have emerged as the safest cities in the country for women, while Kolkata, Srinagar and Ranchi were ranked the lowest, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety 2025.'
A Thakur community's 'mahapanchayat' held in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat has called upon families to abandon the practice of giving gold, silver, and money in dowry or 'kanyadan'.
The woman alleged that the security guard attempted to downplay the situation by highlighting the boy's "good family background" and suggesting he was "just joking" without intending to offend.
Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will not host the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup matches.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium is scheduled to host the opening game and the final of the ICC Women's World Cup later this year, as well as the opening ceremony.
Creating safe and inclusive workplaces for women in India requires more than infrastructure. It means addressing musculoskeletal risks, anaemia, reproductive and mental health, harassment prevention, and flexible policies.
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.
Travelling alone just means turning the ordinary into something a little more magical. Here is your simple guide to making yourself feel like the main character, no matter where in the world you are headed.
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.