crimes against women

UP, Bihar, Rajasthan: Worst states for women, J&K catching up

Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar are the worst states for women says an IndiaSpend analysis.

Jul 09, 2016, 13:19 PM IST

Mexico police, troops `routinely` rape arrested women: Amnesty

Arrests and interogation of women in Mexico gets mucky with police harassing and torturing them. 

Jun 28, 2016, 12:20 PM IST

Shocking! Dark-skinned wife roasted alive to pave way for fair bride in Birbhum

In yet another shocking case of cruelty against women, a young mother in Birbhum was burnt alive allegedly because she was dark-skinned and her husband and in-laws wanted a new bride with a fairer complexion.

Jun 09, 2016, 12:03 PM IST

All religions are used by men to control women: Mona Eltahawy

Egyptian-American Mona Eltahawy, an award-winning journalist and a vocal speaker on women’s rights believes that all religions are used by men to control women.

May 25, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

Shocking! Four out of five women are harassed in public places in India, finds survey

A survey by an international charity organisation ActionAid UK has revealed shocking details on the extent of harassment women face in public places in India.

May 24, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Watch: Atrocious! Muslim man punches hard on burkha-clad wife's back in train, but no one comes to her rescue

An inhuman act of a man towards his wife was caught on camera when the couple was travelling in a train.

May 20, 2016, 22:31 PM IST

School van driver arrested for sexually harassing girl

The police officer said following a health problem, the girl disclosed to her parents that the driver had been sexually harassing her since last October.

May 16, 2016, 02:02 AM IST

Committed to ensure safe environment for women, girls: Rajnath

The NDA government is sensitive to the problem of crimes against women and is working for their safety, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said extending his greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Mar 08, 2016, 16:01 PM IST

This Indian university will teach its students ‘ill-effects of western culture’

The campaign will start next month on the university campus.

Feb 15, 2016, 05:09 AM IST

How safe is Delhi for women?

Pankaj Sharma/iamin

Dec 17, 2015, 14:44 PM IST

Delhi's shame: Five rape cases reported this week alone

In the first incident, a seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped over a period of time by her father in northwest Delhi’s Bhalswa Dairy area.

Dec 13, 2015, 14:33 PM IST

Delhi shame: Minor gang-raped in park, admittted to AIIMS; juvenile arrested

There seems to be no end in sight to rising crimes in Delhi.

Dec 13, 2015, 09:06 AM IST

Four minors gang-rape teenage girl in Mumbai, circulate video on WhatsApp

All the four accused who are minors have been taken into custody.

Nov 27, 2015, 15:16 PM IST

Zero tolerance to eve-teasers, people misbehaving with women: Delhi Police chief

The Delhi Police has taken various initiatives to provide safety to women such as launching of the Mobile App 'Himmat'.

Nov 06, 2015, 19:32 PM IST

25% Indian men indulge in sexual abuse: Survey

A new study has found that children in India are more exposed to risk factors that make them sexually violent later in life.

Oct 30, 2015, 10:10 AM IST

Azam Khan holds 'mobile phones' responsible for rapes

In yet another crude remark over rape incidents, senior Samajwadi Party leader on Friday said that rape incidents occur due to mobile phones.

Oct 23, 2015, 17:26 PM IST

Delhi shamed again! Two minor girls gang-raped, both critical

Delhi woke up on Saturday to shocking news of gang-rape of two minors in the capital in separate incidents.

Oct 17, 2015, 12:22 PM IST

Two rape victims shot dead in Uttar Pradesh

Two rape victims were shot dead in separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

Sep 14, 2015, 10:29 AM IST