Sirhoi (Rajasthan) [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Terming women safety as a "serious issue", President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that rape convicts under POCSO Act should not have right to file mercy petition.
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday has sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking to maintain the highest standards of safety and security measures at all railways stations across the country.
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Friday hailed the Telangana police after personnel of the force killed the four accused in Telangana rape-murder case in an encounter.
Guwahati (Assam) [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday launched Anti Depredation Squads of Forest Department which will be stationed in 15 major human-wildlife conflict districts in order to ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife.
New Delhi (India), Dec 5 (ANI): Keeping in view the safety of women commuters, Delhi government has decided to install CCTV cameras, panic buttons and GPS in 5500 DTC and cluster buses. In addition, all new buses procured will have these systems.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 5 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Thursday it will take steps to strengthen the safety of depositors dealing with cooperative banks.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Dec 5 (ANI): A high-level meeting on Women and Children's safety was held late on Wednesday night at the chamber of the state's Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali at state Secretariat in Hyderabad.
New Delhi [India], Dec 4 (ANI): The Parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women on Wednesday met Twitter India representatives in the Parliament Annexe building and had a detail discussion on cyber harassment and cyberbullying, sources said.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Dec 4 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday raised concerns over the rising cases of rape and murder of women in the state and termed it the "worst phase" as far as the security of women was concerned.
New Delhi [India], Dec 4 (ANI): The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Wednesday appealed to all women MPs to raise the issue of women safety in Parliament.
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 4 (ANI): Nagpur Police on Wednesday launched a free ride scheme for any woman who is alone and stranded between 9 pm to 5 am.
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Dec 4 (ANI): Condemning the rape and murder of Telangana veterinarian and crimes against women, Nellore district police on Wednesday carried out a march to create awareness on women safety.