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Cyber Safety for Women: Legal Remedies Against Online Harassment

In today’s digital world, the internet is an essential part of our lives — from social media to professional networking. However, for many women, it also brings an ugly side: online harassment.   Trolling, cyberstalking, hacking, threats, body shaming, and even blackmail have become common experiences. At SheLit, we believe knowledge is the first step […]

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How to File an FIR in India: A Step-by-Step Guide for Women

Whether you’re a victim of harassment, violence, theft, or any other crime — filing an FIR (First Information Report) is the first and most crucial step toward seeking justice. Unfortunately, many women avoid this step due to fear, lack of information, or unhelpful authorities.   Let’s change that. Here’s a complete step-by-step guide on how

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Rights Groups Urge Action Over Police Torture of Women Activists in Punjab

Chandigarh | April 22, 2025   A growing chorus of academics, human rights activists, and civil society leaders has urged the Punjab Chief Minister to take immediate action against police personnel accused of torturing women farm activists and teachers. The women, affiliated with the BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) farmers’ union, were reportedly targeted during their support

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Shakti Dubey Tops UPSC 2024: A Historic Moment for Women in Civil Services

In a proud and inspiring moment for India, Shakti Dubey, a young woman from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has secured All India Rank 1 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024, one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in the country. What makes her achievement even more remarkable is that it

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Maharashtra Lokayukta Orders Upgraded Women’s Facilities at Mumbai’s Oval and Cross Maidans

In a significant move to enhance public amenities for women, the Maharashtra Lokayukta, Justice (Retired) V. M. Kanade, has directed the demolition of outdated toilet facilities and the construction of modern, inclusive amenities at Mumbai’s Oval and Cross Maidans. This decision follows a suo motu cognizance taken in September 2024, prompted by reports highlighting the

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Poonam Gupta Appointed as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

The Government of India has appointed Poonam Gupta, Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term. This appointment fills the vacancy left by Michael Patra, who completed his tenure in January 2025. Gupta brings extensive experience from

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