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As per her family, the girl had been disheartened after the recent question paper leak

The girl's husband, Mohd Farman, is accused of kidnapping her in a case registered by Madhya Pradesh police based on a complaint filed by her father.

The police investigation revealed that members of the groom’s family allegedly began to demand 50 grams of gold from Vishakha’s parents soon after the marriage

The station would handle cases of all categories of crimes against women, including domestic violence cases, harassment, among others.

In addition to the dowry demands, the family allegedly was suspicious of Vishakha's character and subjected her to extreme surveillance and isolation.

Women now make up 64% of ridership on KSRTC's ordinary buses after the Priyadarshini free ride scheme, up from 50% before its launch.

The Bombay High Court has upheld the a fishermen's cooperative society's to dismiss a driver accused of making vulgar and disparaging remarks against women of the Koli fishing community [Uttan Machimar and Vahatuk Sahakari Society Ltd. and Anr. v. Nitin Jaywant Mhatre].Justice Sandeep V Marne held that the driver's conduct amounted to grave misconduct and that his dismissal did not merit any monetary compensation.The order came in a plea filed by the Uttan Machimar and Vahatuk Sahakari Society c

For 2024 Lok Sabha polls, out of a total of 8,360 candidates analysed, only 800 (9.6%) were women and 152 (28%) out of 543 constituencies had zero women candidates, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)

At a time when some choose to view every act through a communal lens, a breathtaking frame emerges from Jammu and Kashmir - one that narrates the real story of Bharat.

A 26-year-old woman was found hanging at her marital home in Maharashtra, leading to the arrest of her husband and two family members for abetment of suicide.

In April, a Constitution amendment bill linked to delimitation, that was part of the women's reservation package, was blocked by the combined weight of the Opposition. The bill was stopped cold by 54 votes in the Lok Sabha. Were the bill to be presen

Passengers celebrate the district-level launch aboard an Ordinary KSRTC bus with sweets, selfies and zero-fare tickets

Kerala launched the 'Priyadarsini' scheme offering free KSRTC bus rides for women and transgender persons, aiming to boost their social and financial status.

While the IUML has long faced criticism for not fielding women in strong or winnable constituencies, Thahiliya’s victory has challenged that perception and marked a clear shift in narrative

The awards recognised excellence in journalism across 12 categories, celebrating contributions ranging from rural reporting and women's issues to digital journalism and content creation.

The complainant alleged that her husband subjected her to both mental and physical cruelty for 10 months.

Indicating its inclination to centralise the litigation, the bench observed: “It is better that all matters are taken up either by one high court or we decide it.”

Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for individuals aged 15 years and above stood at 32.8 per cent in May, 2026

Reserves one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women, with sub-reservation for SC/ST women. To be implemented after delimitation exercise following the next Census.

Criminalised instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) with up to three years imprisonment and fine. Declared the practice void and illegal, providing maintenance and custody rights to affected Muslim women.

National nutrition mission targeting reduction of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant/lactating women. Uses technology-driven real-time monitoring across all districts.

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore to at least one SC/ST borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises. Promotes entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups.

Defines and prohibits sexual harassment at the workplace and establishes Internal Complaints Committees and Local Complaints Committees for redressal. Applies to both organised and unorganised sectors.

Legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplace, mandating Internal Complaints Committees in organisations with 10+ employees, defining sexual harassment, and establishing complaint and redressal mechanisms.

Comprehensive reform of criminal law on sexual offences enacted after the 2012 Delhi gang rape. Widened the definition of rape, introduced new offences like stalking, voyeurism, and acid attack, and enhanced penalties.

Restructured poverty alleviation programme replacing SGSY to reduce rural poverty through self-managed Self Help Groups (SHGs). Mobilised over 9 crore women into 83 lakh SHGs with bank linkages for sustainable livelihoods.

Major restructuring and expansion of ICDS to universalise early childhood care, nutrition, and pre-school education through Anganwadi centres. India's primary response to child malnutrition covering over 8 crore beneficiaries.

Provides comprehensive civil law protection to women from domestic violence, covering physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Introduced protection officers and shelter homes.

Civil law to protect women from domestic violence including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Provided for protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief. Extended protection to all women in domestic relationships.