Dhaka, May 8 (IANS) Bangladesh continues to grapple with a disturbing rise in violence against women and children this year, following an alarming surge in 2025, amid growing public concern over safety, the Awami League said on Friday.According to the party, women and children across the country are living under constant fear and insecurity, with safety becoming increasingly uncertain both in public spaces and at home.It further alleged that reports of rape, gang rape, sexual assault, and killin…
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Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) The murder of a 19-year-old woman in Khairpur village of Pakistan’s Sindh province is not an isolated tragedy but part of a broader pattern of injustice requiring collective outrage and action. The incident reflects a society that continues to tolerate brutality under the guise of family “honour”, a report said on Monday.“The vile custom of ‘karo-kari’, still prevalent in parts of rural Sindh, has claimed countless lives—mostly women—reducing them to expend…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid tribute to B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, asserting that he would “fight with all his strength” to protect the ideals of the Constitution and Ambedkar’s vision of justice, equality, and dignity.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar did not just give us the Constitution; he gave us the dream of a strong India founded on justice, equality, and dignity. But today, certain forces are …
Patna, April 7 (IANS) Prominent entrepreneur Varun Kumar Singh, son-in-law of former Bihar minister Sanjeev Prasad Tony, on Tuesday, demanded justice and security following the suspicious death of his sister, Khushboo Singh. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Varun alleged that his sister was murdered as part of a conspiracy in Muzaffarpur, just six months after her marriage.He further claimed that raising his voice has put his life and that of his family members at risk.He called on the …
Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a minor girl originally from Assam was found dead under suspicious circumstances within the jurisdiction of the Electronics City police station in Bengaluru on Saturday. Her body was discovered in an isolated area of the Bolugudda region.The victim had been missing since Thursday evening. She resided with her parents in a temporary shelter near Vittasandra. After an exhaustive search by her family, a missing person’s complaint was lodged wi…
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Basking in the success of her latest outing, “Mardaani 3” actress Rani Mukerji decided to reflect on the social impact of the ‘Mardaani’ franchise.She shared that she has always believed that “Mardaani” is not just a film, but a voice for every woman who refuses to be silenced.”The love and success of Mardaani 3 feels deeply personal because it tells me that audiences are not just watching someone like Shivani Shivaji Roy’s journey; they are standing with her for just…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal called upon young interns to develop sensitivity and evolve as model citizens who are aware of their rights and duties. Speaking to 71 interns at the conclusion of their two-week Online Short-Term Internship Programme, he asked them to internalise what they had learnt during the internship to develop their responsiveness.He emphasised the importance of self-introspection and reflection on one’s own actions to become a catalyst f…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Annpurna Devi said on Saturday that women’s safety at the workplace is not merely a statutory requirement but a reflection of the nation’s commitment to justice and equality.Addressing a National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box), the Minister said that with over 1.48 lakh institutions registered on the SHe-Box portal, more than 60,000 Internal Committees functioning actively, and female labour f…
Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Justice in several parts of rural Pakistan is not decided by evidence but by proximity to influence, a report has stated. When speaking about justice in Pakistan, the discussion usually unfolds in courtrooms, legal reforms, constitutional clauses, and televised outrage. However, the justice reveals its right form far from cameras and commentary, it detailed. Highlighting the issue, leading Pakistani daily Dawn revealed that when a group of politically influential men dec…
Patna, Jan 27 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Tuesday visited the residence of the parents of the NEET aspirant who died under mysterious circumstances in Patna’s Shambhu Girls Hostel. The visit was marked by intense emotional scenes as the deceased student’s mother broke down in tears upon seeing the Deputy Chief Minister and pleaded for justice.Moved by the family’s condition, Vijay Kumar Sinha immediately contacted the Director General of Police (DGP) over the ph…