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women safety news

Bengaluru woman praises city’s safety during 5 am walk

A Bengaluru woman said she felt safe walking alone at 5 am, despite the dark skies and empty roads.
Published on Jul 13, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Delhi LG asks police to adopt people-centric, tech-driven policing

Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu felicitates a police official during the Delhi Police Commissionerate Day in New Delhi. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 10:55 pm IST

DTC to add 25 ‘Ladies Special’ and 25 ‘U-Special’ buses to its fleet

Delhi currently operates 30 Ladies Special buses on key routes across the city. (HT)
Published on Jun 20, 2026 03:22 am IST

Delhi transport dept to deploy women cops onselect routes

Additionally, dedicated all-women police stations, catering exclusively to crimes and complaints of women and children, will be established in every police district. (Representative photo)
Published on Jun 18, 2026 03:26 am IST

Delhi government to replace 96,000 streetlights with 'smart' LED lights: CM

Delhi government to replace 96,000 streetlights with 'smart' LED lights: CM
Published on May 20, 2026 09:56 pm IST

Chandigarh: Day on, police zero in on PG intruder

Police officials said the gates of both houses remained open throughout the night, as many women staying there work different shifts. (HT File)
Published on May 17, 2026 06:36 am IST

‘Who will cook at home': Delhi bus gang rape survivor refused hospital treatment

The 30-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two men on a moving bus on Monday night. (Photo for representation)
Updated on May 15, 2026 12:24 pm IST

NCW seeks report from Delhi Police over 'gangrape' of factory worker in private bus

NCW seeks report from Delhi Police over 'gangrape' of factory worker in private bus
Published on May 14, 2026 07:07 pm IST

Panchkula: Women cast ballots for change amid civic neglect

At the polling booth set up at DAV School, advocate Janya Sirohi from Sector 8 said women’s safety remained among the foremost concerns in the city. (HT File)
Published on May 11, 2026 07:12 am IST

T’gana CM launches all women ‘Spandana’ teams for emergency response in Hyderabad

T’gana CM launches all women ‘Spandana’ teams for emergency response in Hyderabad
Published on Apr 27, 2026 10:44 pm IST

Gehlot criticises govt as Jaipur molestation video surfaces on internet

As investigations unfold, concerns grow over police inaction and rising incidents of misconduct in the city.
Published on Apr 12, 2026 04:37 pm IST

Mission Shakti: 0.21 million women participate in 7K awareness events in Gautam Budh Nagar

Mission Shakti centres have been established in all 27 police stations of the commissionerate and intend to function as an integrated women support facilities, offering police assistance, legal counselling, grievance redressal and coordinated support services under one roof. (HT Archive)
Published on Feb 22, 2026 04:02 am IST

Woman films men catcalling her on way to temple, video sparks outrage

The video has since triggered outrage online.
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Gurugram driver threatens woman, makes her exit cab over music volume | Watch

The woman immediately dialed police helpline number after the driver forced her out of the cab and threatened her. Photo for representation
Published on Dec 22, 2025 03:18 pm IST

Woman gets trapped inside train toilet after dozens storm coach in Bihar

The woman’s post has sparked discussion online about the safety challenges faced by women travelling alone.
Published on Dec 14, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Kanika Kapoor keeps calm after intruder grabs her onstage during performance

During her performance, Kanika Kapoor faced an alarming stage intrusion when a man attempted to grab her legs at the Megong festival.
Published on Dec 08, 2025 09:00 pm IST

Content creator flags faulty 17,000 SOS button in cab, sparks safety concerns

The video has triggered alarm over the reliability of SOS buttons.
Published on Oct 23, 2025 12:02 am IST

Ensure stringent action against those targeting women online: Odisha CM to police

Ensure stringent action against those targeting women online: Odisha CM to police
Published on Oct 19, 2025 12:57 pm IST

Ghaziabad Police recover 52 missing persons in month-long special drive

The police employed multiple resources such as CCTV footage, mobile tracking, and social media monitoring, supported by beat policing and local intelligence, to trace the missing individuals. (HT Archive)
Published on Oct 14, 2025 03:56 am IST

‘Reclaim the night again’: Protest planned over Durgapur rape case on October 14

According to police reports, the survivor, a native of Odisha, was returning from dinner with a friend when three men accosted her near Shobhapur in the industrial township.
Published on Oct 13, 2025 09:58 pm IST

No-onion meals among jail facilities to sexual abuse accused ‘godman’ Saraswati

New Delhi: Self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati being produced at the Patiala House Court in a sexual harassment case, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_03_2025_000245B)
Updated on Oct 09, 2025 12:01 am IST

Mahila Beat drive: Lko Police taking safety to wherever women are

Lucknow police personnel talking to students at a city institution as part of the Mahila Beat drive (Sourced)
Published on Sept 18, 2025 06:15 pm IST

Clinical psychologist explains what drives eve-teasing and how it affects victim

Perpetrators of eve-teasing often enjoy the victim's fear and vulnerability.
Published on Sept 13, 2025 02:58 pm IST

Mumbai one of safest, Delhi among least safe cities for women, says report

Mumbai was among the cities leading national safety ranking, often correlating with higher gender equity, infrastructure, policing, or civic participation.
Updated on Aug 28, 2025 05:04 pm IST

40% of women in India's urban areas fear for their safety, says annual report

The National Annual Report and Index on Women's Safety, NARI 2025, based on views from 31 cities covering all states.
Updated on Aug 28, 2025 05:07 pm IST

Bengaluru women film ‘creepy men’ stalking them near JP Nagar

The video, posted by an Instagram user, captures them recounting their experience.
Updated on Jul 28, 2025 03:09 pm IST

Tea app data breach row: After 4chan leak, users report ‘screen loading’ issue

Tea app faced a massive data breach on Friday
Published on Jul 26, 2025 02:04 am IST

‘Atrocities against women in Bengal give us pain, anger’: PM Modi at Durgapur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting in Durgapur on July 18.
Updated on Jul 18, 2025 09:29 pm IST

Over 10K female cops deployed along Kanwar Yatra routes in U.P.

Officials said the state government’s initiative reflects its commitment to creating an environment where women can participate in religious and cultural events freely and fearlessly. (File photo)
Updated on Jul 13, 2025 08:07 pm IST