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The death penalty cannot fix India’s rape problem. Here’s why

By unanimous vote, the West Bengal assembly on Tuesday cleared a bill that makes the death penalty mandatory in cases involving rape and murder.

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Published on Sep 08, 2024 08:15 AM IST

Education, information can bring down crimes against women: UP women commission president

Babita Chauhan has officially taken charge as president of the UP State Women Commission, focusing on women's empowerment, education, and combating violence.

Babita Chauhan on Friday officially took charge as the president of UP State Women Commission (HT)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 08:10 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Kolkata rape-murder victim's father: ‘Was forced to cremate, wanted to…’

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: The family and relatives of the 31-year-old woman joined the late-night agitation outside the state-run hospital.

Medics and citizens participate in a specially organized candle light protest over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the protest site at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 02:09 PM IST

As Pink Booths mark one year in Ghaziabad, crimes against women see marked decline

The records indicate that crimes against women reduced by about 23.33% between September 2023 and August 2024 as compared to the corresponding previous year

The Pink Booths are located across the district and it has helped women seek police help more easily. These booths are managed by women police officers and personnel and they are in a better position to communicate with women in distress. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 06:10 AM IST
By, Ghaziabad

New WB Bill is all about politics

The West Bengal anti-rape Bill will likely have muted on ground impact. It will only lead to political one-upmanship

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks during a session of the state Legislative Assembly, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. The Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed during the session. (PTI Photo (PTI)
Published on Sep 03, 2024 08:48 PM IST
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