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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public amenities for women, the Maharashtra Lokayukta, Justice (Retired) V. M. Kanade, has directed the demolition of outdated toilet facilities and the construction of modern, inclusive amenities at Mumbai’s Oval and Cross Maidans.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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India Launches Nationwide Campaign to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Through HPV Vaccination

India has initiated an ambitious campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by training tens of thousands of doctors to promote and administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This initiative addresses the significant burden of cervical cancer in the country, which accounts for one in five cases globally, with a woman dying from the disease every eight

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Sexual Harassment in India: Legal Provisions and Rights

Sexual harassment is a serious violation of personal dignity and fundamental rights. In India, it is recognized as a criminal offense under various laws that aim to protect individuals, especially women, from harassment in workplaces, public spaces, and online.   What is Sexual Harassment?   Sexual harassment includes unwelcome acts, gestures, or advances of a

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