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Woman jumps from moving auto in Noida, two held

In the FIR, accessed by HT, the woman said, “I felt suspicious after the auto driver started driving rashly. Due to the additional passenger, I jumped out of the moving auto-rickshaw barely 300 metres ahead of the starting point. Subsequently, I dialled the women’s helpline number 1090 to report the incident.” (Representational image)
noida news
Published on Apr 02, 2026 07:50 am IST

UP: Women block road in Kasaiganj to protest proposed liquor shop near residential area

UP: Women block road in Kasaiganj to protest proposed liquor shop near residential area
lucknow news
Published on Apr 01, 2026 12:04 pm IST

Women empowerment: Delhi budget focuses on skill development

The government has earmarked ₹5,110 crore for the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana to provide ₹2,500 per month to women. (Representative photo)
delhi news
Published on Mar 25, 2026 08:38 am IST

NCRTC launches gender sensitisation drive at Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station

NCRTC launches gender sensitisation drive at Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station
delhi news
Published on Mar 24, 2026 10:20 pm IST

Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26: Social welfare spending rises, women helpline calls at 253K

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with cabinet ministers at the Delhi Budget session on Monday. (HT Photo)
delhi news
Published on Mar 24, 2026 04:20 am IST

UP launches ‘Mission Shakti’ Phase 6 during Navratri

The campaign links the theme of ‘Nari Shakti’ with the nine forms of Goddess Durga and will spread awareness through posters, rallies, street plays, discussions and cultural programmes. (For representation only)
lucknow news
Published on Mar 19, 2026 03:04 am IST

NCW steps in as acid attack threats force Dumka women into isolation

NCW steps in as acid attack threats force Dumka women into isolation
ranchi news
Published on Mar 15, 2026 07:11 pm IST

Midnight matters: Who owns the streets after dark?

The National Crime Records Bureau recorded over 4.4 lakh cases of crimes against women across the country in 2023.
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 15, 2026 07:06 am IST

Panchayati Raj ministry launches 'Nirbhay Raho' at national conference of women representatives

Panchayati Raj ministry launches 'Nirbhay Raho' at national conference of women representatives
india news
Published on Mar 12, 2026 12:56 am IST

Haryana health minister flags gaps in sanitation, security during surprise visit to Panchkula civil hospital

Haryana health minister flags gaps in sanitation, security during surprise visit to Panchkula civil hospital
gurugram news
Published on Mar 11, 2026 09:07 pm IST

Delhi court upholds Metro harassment conviction, calls for safer public transport

Delhi court upholds Metro harassment conviction, calls for safer public transport
delhi news
Published on Mar 10, 2026 05:03 pm IST

Women highlight safety gaps despite Gurugram’s rapid development

Citizens said patriarchy still affects local decision-making despite women councillors representing several municipal wards. (HT Archive)
gurugram news
Published on Mar 08, 2026 04:26 am IST

Hyderabad police launches ‘Margadarshak’ to protect women, children

Hyderabad police launches ‘Margadarshak’ to protect women, children
others
Published on Mar 05, 2026 10:02 pm IST

Women's Day should not drift towards western-style feminism: Rashtra Sevika Samiti general secretary

Women's Day should not drift towards western-style feminism: Rashtra Sevika Samiti general secretary
india news
Published on Feb 28, 2026 05:42 pm IST

Woman raped by partner, stranger on same day, then killed: Odisha shocker

The incident has ignited discussions about women's safety in Odisha and triggered sharp political reactions from former CM Naveen Patnaik.
india news
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 11:39 am IST

Odisha woman raped twice in a day, dies after being thrown off 4-storey building

Odisha police have launched an investigation into the case and arrested both the accused men.
india news
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 08:18 am IST

Rise above politics to shape Haryana’s future: Guv to MLAs

Highlighting governance priorities, Ghosh said the government policies are aimed at improving the lives of the poor, increasing farmers’ income, generating employment and ensuring safety and dignity for women. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 21, 2026 05:10 am IST

No negligence in cases related to crimes against women will be tolerated: Haryana DGP

No negligence in cases related to crimes against women will be tolerated: Haryana DGP
gurugram news
Published on Feb 12, 2026 06:06 pm IST

Crime-free Haryana is not possible through police efforts alone: DGP

Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal sharing his Vision-2026. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 06, 2026 05:12 am IST

Delhi govt to install 50K cameras to strengthen safety in vulnerable areas

The spots will be identified in consultation with the police and the ministry of women and child development, and is expected to cost ₹646.61 crore. (Representative photo/HT Archive)
delhi news
Published on Feb 06, 2026 03:42 am IST

Haryana records an 8.24 percent decline in crime rate in January 2026

Haryana records an 8.24 percent decline in crime rate in January 2026
gurugram news
Published on Feb 05, 2026 09:37 pm IST

Delhi govt plans phase wise installation of CCTV cameras to boost women safety

Delhi govt plans phase wise installation of CCTV cameras to boost women safety
delhi news
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 08:27 pm IST

Smart cameras, fast-track courts to boost women safety in Delhi: CM Gupta

Chief minister Rekha Gupta (PTI)
delhi news
Published on Jan 30, 2026 03:46 am IST

1,300 cops, 3 PAC companies deployed for R-Day celeb in Lucknow

Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow decked up in the colours of the National Flag on Republic Day’s eve (Deepak Gupta/HT)
lucknow news
Published on Jan 26, 2026 06:14 am IST

Bengaluru man arrested for stealing women's underwear and filming himself

The investigation was sparked by a video circulating online.
bengaluru news
Published on Jan 21, 2026 04:26 pm IST

Woman says Bengaluru outskirts feel unsafe after dark, internet divided

The woman described her experience of returning from the gym around 9 pm.
trending
Published on Jan 18, 2026 10:10 pm IST

DGP calls for uniform service standards at Mission Shakti centres across UP

DGP calls for uniform service standards at Mission Shakti centres across UP
india news
Published on Jan 17, 2026 12:12 am IST

On cam: Woman assaults home guard in Bengaluru over ‘clothing advice'; held

The confrontation escalated when inappropriate remarks from bystanders prompted the guard to intervene.
bengaluru news
Published on Jan 13, 2026 11:27 am IST

Gurugram Police to map unsafe roads in citywide women’s safety survey

GPS mapping of complaints, repeat civic lapses and emergency response gaps will guide lighting repairs, CCTV fixes and night patrolling. (HT)
gurugram news
Published on Jan 06, 2026 07:38 am IST

Faridabad gang rape exposes law & order failure: Haryana Cong chief

The incident occurred late Monday after the two accused offered her a lift while she was waiting for transport.
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 31, 2025 11:54 pm IST
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