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New study reveals stark gender gaps in India’s public transport workforce

Using data from the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU), the report shows that women account for just 0.16 per cent of driver positions and 15 per cent of conductor roles across the country

27 November, 2025 04:26 PM IST | A Correspondent

Women staff reported multiple barriers, inadequate toilets and resting spaces in depots, workplace harassment, and long shifts with significant health risks. Representational Pic

316 million women faced sexual violence in past year: WHO report

A new WHO report released ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women reveals that 316 million women and 12.5 million adolescent girls suffered sexual or partner violence in the past year, with global progress remaining painfully slow

20 November, 2025 08:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent

Women staff reported multiple barriers, inadequate toilets and resting spaces in depots, workplace harassment, and long shifts with significant health risks. Representational Pic

Mumbai cab driver booked for creating fake Instagram defaming passenger

06 November, 2025 11:07 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Criminal traced to Jharkhand via mobile, issued police notice. Representational Pic

Navi Mumbai: Hidden camera found in Taloja farmhouse bathroom; manager arrested

28 October, 2025 01:38 PM IST| Amarjeet Singh

During the investigation, police recovered 17 videos from the accused mobile phone. PIC VIA AMARJEET SINGH

Live-in relationships threat to Indian culture: UP Governor Anandiben Patel

13 October, 2025 07:25 PM IST| PTI

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Monday described live-in relationships as a "threat to India`s ancient culture". File Pic/X

Just say the code word: Hey girl, you are safe at this bar

05 October, 2025 08:18 AM IST| Akshita Maheshwari

The code is usually hidden in the loo; (right) Bandra Born and Praia Bar & Kitchen claim that ensuring women’s safety is part of their hospitality. Representational pic/iStock

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Nearly 95,000 passenger vehicles now have GPS trackers for women's safety

14 September, 2025 09:39 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Nearly 95,000 passenger vehicles in Maharashtra are now fitted with GPS tracking devices. Representational Pic/File

Female indie musicians reveal instances of facing bias and harassment

07 September, 2025 12:21 PM IST| Tanisha Banerjee

“People are more open to hear a man make experimental music than women,” says Soniya Pondcar. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE

‘Screamed for a long time’: The disturbing truth of dowry cases in metro cities

31 August, 2025 07:27 AM IST | Arpika Bhosale

A protest by the students of Jadavpur University against domestic violence after an incident right outside the campus back in 2017. Pic/Getty Images

Female students open up about harassment experiences in college fest committees

17 August, 2025 07:44 AM IST | Tanisha Banerjee

Illustration/Uday Mohite

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