Harassment

Musthafa PC said there were screenshots of conversation among the bullies that showed that they 'celebrated' his nephew's death. 'I couldn’t stop crying seeing those chat screenshots. Can someone do it to a 15-year-old child?' he asked.

'Proud' Bengaluru mother shares how her daughter chased away hecklers: '2 boys on a bike...'

To deter people from asking if her daughter was dressed appropriately, Poornima Prabhu said that she was wearing a long t-shirt with sleeves and ankle-length trousers.

Gig workers union hails HC order on Ola driver harassment case, says it recognises drivers as employees

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a relationship of "employer and employee" exists between Ola and its "driver-partners".

Kerala Congress expels Simi Rose Bell John amid controversy over her harassment allegations

John argued that her expulsion was part of a broader effort to suppress dissent within the party and expressed concerns for her safety.

Sidhu Moosewala's Father Balkaur Alleges Harassment by Punjab Govt Over IVF Birth Of Second Son

Balkaur Singh, the father of the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, has leveled accusations against the Punjab government led by Bhagwant Mann, alleging harassment following the birth of his second son. Balkaur Singh and his wife Charan Kaur celebrated the arrival of their newborn baby boy on March 17, marking nearly two years since the loss of their only son, Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, aka Sidhu Moosewala. Watch for more

Trisha files defamation case against former AIADMK politician AV Raju

Former AIADMK leader AV Raju, who was expelled from AIADMK on February 17 due to party rule violations, faced Trisha's ire after a video containing inappropriate comments about her went viral.

Uber driver WhatsApps woman, sends his pic: ‘Friendship karna chahta hoon’

When the woman asked the Uber driver why he was texting her, he expressed his desire to be friends with her, punctuating the message with a photograph of himself.

'I am public figure not public property': Uorfi Javed on being harassed by drunk men aboard Goa flight

“I am a soft target kyunki mere aage peeche koi nahi hai. I have no connection with the Bollywood. I have no godfather in this film industry, Uorfi Javed said in an interview with Hindustan Times.

Indigo employees protest at Mumbai airport claiming harassment by airport authorities; Airline issues statement

The budget airline clarified that the reports stating the number of protesting employees as 1700 are incorrect and that the correct number of protestors stand at 17.

OYO writes to NCLT seeking action against 'erring' FHRAI executive committee members

OYO, in the letter to NCLT, requested the tribunal to expedite the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' (MCA) investigation on the running of FHRAI.

MHA asks states, UTs to take urgent action against predatory Chinese lending apps

In a communication to all states and Union territories, the home ministry said the issue has caused a serious impact on national security, economy and citizen safety.

Video: In another incident from Noida, woman held up at society gate slaps security guard

"Honestly, this sense of privilege is disgusting," social media users said.

Network18 joins hands with Truecaller to Spread Awareness About Women Harassment through #ItsNotOK Campaign

As per a Truecaller Survey, 1 in every 3 women receives sexually inappropriate calls or messages and 8 out of 10 women receive harassment & nuisance calls in India.

Facebook's Oversight Board releases quarterly transparency report, says company wasn’t ‘forthcoming’

The board commented that Facebook 'failed to provide relevant information to the Board' on issues of how the social media company makes decisions and allow some high-profile users to be exempt from content restrictions.

She said #MeToo, now she’s being punished under defamation law

#MeToo has gained traction in China in recent years, despite the governing Communist Party’s strict limits on activism and dissent and its tight control of the internet.

India has emerged as Instagram's crucial market, says CEO Adam Mosseri

The photo-sharing platform is addressing the concerns over harassment and bullying on social media through features like 'Restrict' and 'Shadowban'.

1 in 3 women in India receive sexual, inappropriate calls or SMSes: Truecaller

In Delhi, which is often perceived as the most unsafe city for women and children in India, 28 percent of women received harassment calls and SMSes every week, making it the highest in India

'Smaller cos prone to under-reporting women harassment cases'

While larger corporates and MNCs are focusing on women's safety, smaller organisations seem to be prone to serious under-reporting of harassment cases involving females, according to a report.

Some persons taken into custody for harassing actress

�Some persons have been taken into custody in connection with the harassment of a noted�South Indian film actress, police said here today.

Mafatlal family row: complaint against Atulya quashed

The Bombay High Court today quashed the criminal complaint of harassment against industrialist Atulya Mafatlal, filed by his estranged wife Sheetal, after the couple sorted out the issues between them.

Infosys shrs rise after US court dismisses harassment case

Infosys shares rose over 3% on Tuesday morning after a US court dismissed a harassment case filed by a former employee against the software services provider.

Govt launches anti-ragging portal

The government today launched an anti-ragging website helping students of universities, colleges and professional institutes lodge online complaints against ragging or harassment and seek faster response.

"Fight Back" phone app to protect women in India

Women in New Delhi, will soon be able to fight off potential attackers with a push of a phone button that will alert not only friends ...