CPPR Study Reveals Failures in Women's Justice System
A Kochi-based think tank report highlights institutional apathy, funding gaps, and patriarchal attitudes hindering justice for women survivors across five Indian states.
Category : Politics
Two Fishermen Missing After Arabian Sea Boat Collision
A fishing boat capsized after colliding with a cargo vessel off the Kanyakumari coast, leaving two fishermen missing. Nine others were rescued by the Vietnamese vessel's crew.
Gurgaon Police: Drunk Driving Now Leads to Criminal FIRs
Gurgaon police have escalated enforcement against drunk driving by registering criminal FIRs, adding to existing penalties like challans and license suspension, to deter repeat offenses and reduce accidents.
Crude Bomb Blasts in Kolkata's Gangulypara, Police Investigate
Multiple crude bombs exploded at a deserted club in Kolkata's Gangulypara neighborhood, causing a fire and structural damage. Police recovered unexploded devices amid suspicions of a land development dispute ahead of elections.
Jaipur's Civil Lines RoB Incomplete After 6 Years
The 400-meter Civil Lines Road Overbridge in Jaipur remains unfinished after six years, with escalating costs, land acquisition issues, and railway clearance hurdles delaying the project despite multiple deadlines.
Odisha Officials Seize 7 Tractors in Illegal Sand Mining Crackdown
District officials in Rayagada, Odisha, conducted a major raid, seizing seven tractors involved in illegal sand extraction and transportation. Fines totaling Rs 3.56 lakh were imposed as authorities vow to intensify enforcement against this illicit trade.
Gwalior Gang-Rape: Three Arrested for Campus Assault
A 20-year-old woman was abducted and gang-raped by three men on a college campus in Gwalior's Dabra area. Police have arrested all accused after the survivor reported the incident due to worsening health.
Diesel Generators in Noida, Ghaziabad Pose Public Safety Hazards
Diesel generator sets installed on roadsides, parks, and pavements in Noida and Ghaziabad are causing public safety concerns, blocking pedestrian access, and violating norms amid frequent power cuts.
Women in NWR Excel as Loco Pilots, Engineers in Rajasthan
North Western Railways' Jodhpur Division employs women in key roles like loco pilots, engineers, and RPF members in remote areas such as Jaisalmer and Barmer, with 350 women contributing to empowerment initiatives.
Noida Murder: Driver Arrested for Strangling Woman Over Cash
Delhi-based driver Vicky Mathur arrested for allegedly strangling Kavita with her scarf after a financial dispute, dumping her body in Noida's Sector 129. Police recover Rs 3.02 lakh and the car used in the crime.
Six Arrested in Tonk Communal Clash, Police Deploy Heavy Force
Police in Tonk arrested six individuals and registered two cases following a stone-pelting clash between two communities in Deshwali Mohalla. Minor injuries reported, with heavy police deployment to maintain order.
Kerala CM Opens Perumbalam Bridge, Touts LDF's Achievements
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Rs 100 crore Perumbalam bridge, connecting the island to mainland, emphasizing the LDF government's commitment to development and welfare in Kerala.
Kolkata to Buy 5 New Road Milling Machines for Major Repairs
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is acquiring five new road milling machines to repair and smoothen key city roads, including major thoroughfares and EM Bypass stretches, following a 2022 directive from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Jaipur Sewer Pits Pose Accident Risks, Residents Worried
Negligence in road repairs after sewer maintenance in Jaipur has created open pits and elevated chambers, leading to vehicle damage, injuries, and mosquito breeding, with residents' complaints ignored by authorities.
Pune Gang Attack: Nine Criminals Shoot Rival in Midnight Violence
A gang of nine criminals chased and shot a 22-year-old man in Pune's Market Yard area. Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the attempt to murder case.
Kolkata: Mother, Son Die in Suspected Accidental Flat Fire
A 45-year-old man and his 75-year-old mother were found dead in their Kolkata flat after a fire. Police suspect they accidentally ignited debris while burning waste, leading to smoke inhalation.
Kolkata Police Probe Rs 6.6 Lakh Theft at Urbana Complex
Kolkata Police have registered a theft case after electrical and plumbing materials worth Rs 6.6 lakh were stolen from a locked basement storeroom at the Urbana residential complex in Anandapur. An FIR was filed following a complaint by the complex's seni
Thiruvananthapuram Police Night Raid Nets 64 Cases
City police conducted a major security operation, registering 14 NDPS Act cases and 50 Abkari cases. Over 987 vehicles checked, 704 MV Act violations recorded.
Patna Man Found Dead Under Bridge, Police Probe Incident
A 25-year-old man, Jeetu Kumar, was discovered deceased under a bridge in Patna. Police are investigating the unclear circumstances, with the body sent for postmortem.
Gurgaon Biryani Seller Dies in Canter Truck Accident
A 41-year-old biryani seller from Uttar Pradesh died after a canter truck hit his motorcycle in Gurgaon's Sector 93. The rider sustained minor injuries. Police have registered a case against the unidentified driver.
Kerala Teen Found Dead in Pond; Police Suspect Suicide
A 15-year-old girl from Maruthathur, Kerala, was discovered deceased in a local pond. Authorities are investigating the incident as a suspected suicide, with further details pending.
SC Directs UP to Remove Encroachments for Noida Sewage Plant
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to remove all encroachments from land earmarked for a sewage treatment plant in Khoda Colony, Noida, to prevent untreated wastewater from polluting the Yamuna river.
Kolkata Police Saves Man Through Email Trace
Kolkata Police prevented a potential suicide by tracing an anonymous email threat within 40 minutes using cyber cell techniques and Google cooperation, leading to counseling for the distressed man.
Farmer Dies in Gurgaon Field Electrocution Incident
A 40-year-old farmer in Gurgaon died after an aluminium sprinkler pipe touched a low-hanging 11,000-volt power line in a wheat field. Police have registered a case of negligence.
Interim Bail for Al-Falah Accused Over Wife's Cancer
A Delhi court has granted two weeks' interim bail to Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, accused in a money laundering case linked to Al-Falah group, citing his wife's serious medical condition requiring chemotherapy.
Noida Man Arrested for Killing Father in Car Loan Dispute
Police in Noida have arrested Satendra Kumar for allegedly killing his father, Rakesh Kumar, after a dispute over unpaid car instalments. The victim was found with severe head injuries in Sector 135.
ED Surprised by Interim Bail for Al-Falah Trustee
The Enforcement Directorate expresses shock as interim bail is granted to Al-Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, who faces charges of recruiting terror suspects linked to the Red Fort blast.
Ghaziabad Fire Death Toll Rises to Three After Woman Dies
A 26-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a Ghaziabad building fire, bringing the death toll to three. Her parents perished earlier, while her sister remains critical. The blaze displaced dozens of families.
Jaipur's All-Women Water Department Serves 3.6 Lakh Residents
For over three years, Jaipur's Malviya Nagar PHED division, staffed entirely by women, has provided daily drinking water to 360,000 residents across 23 wards, managing supply, maintenance, and billing.
Delhi Court Discharges Lawrence Bishnoi in Extortion Case
A Delhi court has discharged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and two others in an alleged Rs 1 crore extortion case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove essential elements of the offence, particularly the actual delivery of property.
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