4B movement: The 'four nos' that scared patriarchy — Is India ready? “You are characterless.” The Times of India · Jan 27
Why are dowry-related crimes underreported Dowry-related crimes in India are routinely underreported and undercounted, an IndiaSpend analysis of government data and various studies shows. This reflects in official data as well. National crime data show that several states routinely report hundreds of dowry deaths but few or no cases under the dowry harassment law. In 2022 for… Newslaundry · Sep 29, 2025
Mother gets life in jail for stabbing daughter for lying about exam results Teenage daughter was under pressure to perform in exams The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
Mental health-linked suicides on the rise in India Between 2018 and 2022, suicides in India linked to mental health rose by 44 percent, according to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. Three in five such suicides were reported among the 18-45 age group. The NCRB classifies suicides linked to mental health under ‘insanity’ or ‘mental illness’. Newslaundry · Apr 7, 2025
The reasons for male suicides in India: What the numbers tell us “Nearly one lakh men die by suicide ever year due to marriage-related problems,” screamed several television anchors and Men’s Rights Activists on social media, following the suicide of Bengaluru based techie Atul Subhash. The 35-year-old’s death and suicide notes — including one on video — have triggered a widespread debate… Newslaundry · Dec 25, 2024
News channels turn Atul Subhash suicide into men vs women battleground On December 9, Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence engineer Atul Subhash died by suicide alleging harassment from his estranged wife and her family members. The techie’s tragic death led to a huge social media uproar followed by widespread media coverage which saw several news anchors making impassioned pleas for justice for Subhash… Newslaundry · Dec 21, 2024
Petition in SC for committee to examine ways to control cyber frauds A petition in Supreme Court seeks to constitute a committee under the sitting or retired judge of the Apex Court to examine ways to control the cyber frauds. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 5, 2024
Indian doctors call nationwide strike over rape and murder of Kolkata medic Hospitals to suspend non-essential services and medical procedures on Saturday as public fury over brutal attack grows. Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024
With POCSO cases on the rise, Karnataka Health Department authorises govt. hospitals to procure evidence collection kits locally Karnataka Health Department authorizes government hospitals to procure SAFE kits for POCSO cases, ensuring timely evidence collection. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
World Health Day 2024: Precautions to keep cardiac problems and cancer at bay With the distressing increase in heart problems and cancer cases across all age groups, it is imperative to address the rising burden of heart problems and cancer to reduce the high rates of mortality and morbidity in the country and improve one’s quality of life. On the Occasion of World… The Times of India · Apr 7, 2024
Centre’s initiatives have emboldened women to report crimes, says Smriti Irani Smriti Irani criticizes Jairam Ramesh over women's issues, highlighting Modi government's initiatives for women's welfare. The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024
Safer Internet Day: MP reports 3rd highest cybercrime cases against children According to the analysis based on the latest National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), Madhya Pradesh reports the third highest cases of cybercrime against children among all other states in the country. Read further on Dynamite. Dynamite News · Feb 5, 2024
Kozhikode elated over new NCRB ranking on safe cities Kozhikode, India's first UNESCO City of Literature and 10th safest city, has innovative initiatives to fight crime and improve safety. The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023
BRS flays government for denying Opposition an opportunity to seek clarifications Opposition slams Congress govt for denying chance to seek clarifications on CM's reply. The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023 11 years of Nirbhaya case | Nothing has changed in past decade, says DCW chief Maliwal DCW chief Swati Maliwal calls for swift justice & increased police strength to tackle increasing crimes against women in Delhi 11 years after the Nirbhaya incident.
The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023 YSRCP govt. is anti-Dalit as is evident from the NCRB data, says Varla Ramaiah YSRCP govt. is anti-Dalit as is evident from the NCRB data, says Varla Ramaiah. The government has remained a mute spectator to the attacks on Dalits, and scrapped 28 schemes rolled out by the TDP government for their welfare, he alleges.
The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023 In Punjab, road accidents caused more deaths than injuries in 2021, 2022: NCRB data In Punjab in 2022, 6,122 road accidents caused 4,688 deaths and 3,372 injuries. The previous year, 6,097 road accidents caused 4,516 deaths and 3,034 injuries.
The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023 Are crimes against women on the rise? | Explained What do data from the National Crime Records Bureau indicate for 2022? Which are the laws that deal with women’s safety? What are the hurdles in their implementation? What are the challenges that stand in the way of effective justice?
The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023 Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Govt to consider proposal to carry out cloud seeding in State, and more
The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023 Kalyana Karnataka region records increase in crime against women: NCRB data Kalyana Karnataka region saw a rise in crime against women in 2022, with 2,411 cases registered across seven districts, according to the latest data released by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023 Bengaluru had most acid attack victims in 2022, shows NCRB data Bengaluru had the most acid attack victims (eight) from six incidences among metropolitan cities in 2022, according to the recently released crime statistics for 2022 by the National Crime Records Bureau
The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023 Trinamool, BJP clash over NCRB report calling Kolkata the safest city The recent report of National Crime Research Bureau (NCRB) which had figures to show that Kolkata has registered lowest crime against women has emerged as a subject of debate between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to train people to give life-saving CPR NBEMS to launch nationwide CPR training programme; 10 lakh participants to receive basic knowledge of CPR online; Trained doctor to be posted at each venue; Certificate of participation to be issued.
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 Crimes against women and children rise in Andhra Pradesh in 2022, says NCRB data Crimes against women and children rise in Andhra Pradesh in 2022, says NCRB data. The State registers 25,503 cases of crime against women in 2022, as against 17,752 in 2021 and 17,089 in 2020. When it comes to cybercrimes, the State stands fifth in the country with 2,341 cases.
The Times of India · Dec 5, 2023 Speed kills: Road fatalities across the state rise 13% to over 15,000 in 2022 Mumbai: Road fatalities across Maharashtra increased 13% in 2022 over the previous year, according to the latest NCRB statistics, making it the state with the second highest number of crash related deaths from speeding. There were 15,748 fatalities on state roads in 2022 compared to 13,911 deaths in 2021.