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'Maharashtra govt will ensure private establishments set up Vishakha Committees'

'Maharashtra govt will ensure private establishments set up Vishakha Committees'

The Women and Child Development Minister said all offices of the state government had already established these committees but some private establishments are yet to do so

17 March,2025 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Introducing all-women run club for empowered female runners

Mumbai: Introducing all-women run club for empowered female runners

An exclusive women-only run club kicks off their first session on Saturday to set the pace for a safe and confident space for Mumbai female runners

27 February,2025 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Mumbai: Breaking shackles, one tackle at a time

Mumbai: Breaking shackles, one tackle at a time

City kabaddi tourney becomes vehicle of social change for a group of women—some toilet operators, those from slums and trans women

26 February,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Mumbai: Cuffe Parade reels from ‘unsavoury activities’

Mumbai: Cuffe Parade reels from ‘unsavoury activities’

Residents decry rampant drug abuse menace, prostitution in area, demand police patrolling

25 December,2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Six arrested in Mumbai for luring 18-year-old with a film role, then raping her

Six arrested in Mumbai for luring 18-year-old with a film role, then raping her

According to the police, the victim, an 18-year-old resident of Malad East, was approached by Sunita Rankhambe, a family acquaintance who often visited her home. Rankhambe convinced the victim’s mother that her daughter could secure acting roles, citing her own daughter’s alleged success in the industry

30 November,2024 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
16-year-old girl raped in ambulance in Madhya Pradesh

16-year-old girl raped in ambulance in Madhya Pradesh

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a moving ambulance in Madhya Pradesh. The incident took place on November 22, and two accused, including the driver, have been arrested

29 November,2024 09:01 AM IST | Madhya Pradesh
Kerala HC denies bail to police officer accused of raping minor Dalit girl

Kerala HC denies bail to police officer accused of raping minor Dalit girl

The Kerala High Court has denied bail to a police officer accused of raping a 14-year-old Dalit girl in Thrissur in 2022. The officer, a Student Police Cadet instructor, is facing multiple charges under the IPC, POCSO Act, and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

22 November,2024 11:08 AM IST | Kerala
Kerala high court grants abortion for minor rape victim after ruling overturned

Kerala high court grants abortion for minor rape victim after ruling overturned

The Kerala High Court has allowed a 16-year-old rape victim to terminate her pregnancy after overturning the previous decision that denied her plea, citing mental health concerns.

09 November,2024 02:30 PM IST | Kerala
Women’s safety and justice: A deep dive into how the law protects women

Mid-Day Premium Women’s safety and justice: A deep dive into how the law protects women

As India reels under the weight of numerous cases of sexual offences against women, and the situation once again brings focus on women’s safety in the country, mid-day.com speaks to lawyers, who detail the legal provisions in place for the protection of women and also discuss loopholes and possible improvements

23 September,2024 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Mumbai's Nair hospital professor suspended over sexual harassment charges

Mumbai's Nair hospital professor suspended over sexual harassment charges

The Mumbai civic corporation on Saturday stated that an associate professor of BYL Nair Hospital has been suspended for allegedly sexually harassing a medical student

14 September,2024 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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