A new report on women’s safety, called the National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety (NARI 2025), shows that around 40% of women in Indian cities feel not very safe or unsafe. The report is based on feedback from 12,770 women across 31 cities in all the states of India. According to sources, 7 per cent of women said that they faced harassment in 2024, with young women between 18 and 24 being most vulnerable (weak and easy to hurt physically or emotionally). This figure is far higher than the official crime records from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) of 2022.The types of harassment women reported include staring, catcalling, vulgar remarks and unwanted physical contact on the streets. Poor lighting, weak public transport and lack of proper infrastructure were seen as major reasons.&nbsp;Cities such as Kolkata, Delhi, Ranchi, Srinagar and Faridabad were rated among the least safe, while Mumbai, Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok and Itanagar were seen as safer states.The report also highlights that it goes beyond official statistics by covering daily experiences and unreported cases of harassment against women. Many women avoid reporting crimes due to fear of further harassment. Only 22 per cent of those surveyed said that they reported their problems and experiences to higher authorities.It also found that 53% of women were unsure if their workplace had a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) policy, even though it is legally required now. &nbsp;The report was released by National Commission for Women chairperson, Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, and the report was prepared by Pvalue Analytics and published by the Group of Intellectuals and Academicians (GIA). Rahatkar said that the findings will help to improve women’s safety at home, workplaces and public spaces.“The launch of NARI 2023 is a step forward in understanding the safety concerns of women in our cities. At the National Commission for Women, our priority is to ensure that every woman feels safe at home, at work, in public places and online," Rahatkar said at the event in Delhi.

Cities such as Kolkata, Delhi, Ranchi, Srinagar and Faridabad were rated among the least safe, while Mumbai, Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok and Itanagar were seen as safer states for women, according to sources.

A new report on women’s safety, called the National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety (NARI 2025), shows that around 40% of women in Indian cities feel not very safe or unsafe. The report is based on feedback from 12,770 women across 31 cities in all the states of India. According to sources, 7 per cent of women said that they faced harassment in 2024, with young women between 18 and 24 being most vulnerable (weak and easy to hurt physically or emotionally). This figure is far higher than the official crime records from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) of 2022. The types of harassment women reported include staring, catcalling, vulgar remarks and unwanted physical contact on the streets. Poor lighting, weak public transport and lack of proper infrastructure were seen as major reasons. Cities such as Kolkata, Delhi, Ranchi, Srinagar and Faridabad were rated among the least safe, while Mumbai, Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok and Itanagar were seen as safer states. The report also highlights that it goes beyond official statistics by covering daily experiences and unreported cases of harassment against women. Many women avoid reporting crimes due to fear of further harassment. Only 22 per cent of those surveyed said that they reported their problems and experiences to higher authorities. It also found that 53% of women were unsure if their workplace had a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) policy, even though it is legally required now. The report was released by National Commission for Women chairperson, Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, and the report was prepared by Pvalue Analytics and published by the Group of Intellectuals and Academicians (GIA). Rahatkar said that the findings will help to improve women’s safety at home, workplaces and public spaces. “The launch of NARI 2023 is a step forward in understanding the safety concerns of women in our cities. At the National Commission for Women, our priority is to ensure that every woman feels safe at home, at work, in public places and online," Rahatkar said at the event in Delhi.

Cities such as Kolkata, Delhi, Ranchi, Srinagar and Faridabad were rated among the least safe, while Mumbai, Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok and Itanagar were seen as safer states for women, according to sources.

National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety: New report show that 40% women are not safe in urban areas, they feel...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted millions of people across&nbsp;the globe. The unprecedented crisis become the new normal, but not for those who faced the worst of the pandemic. &nbsp;

The world is still reeling and will continue to struggle with Covid and its after-effects. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted our sanity beyond our understanding.&nbsp;

Millions of people are distressed and heartbroken in the context of the Covid fears and perceived threats. This can be understood by the toll the ongoing pandemic might have taken on Indians in 2021.&nbsp;

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National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data show that the rate of deaths by suicide across India in that particular year increased to the highest level ever recorded. It rose 6.1 per cent from the previous year.&nbsp;

The NCRB data mentions that every year, more than 1,00,000 people commit suicide in the country. Although Covid could have been one of the causes, there are several other reasons for suicides like professional/career problems, sense of isolation, abuse, violence, family problems, mental disorders, addiction to alcohol, financial loss, chronic pain etc.&nbsp;

NCRB compiles the data, which is collected data on suicides from police recorded suicide cases.&nbsp;

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The data says that a total of 1,64,033 suicides were reported in the country in 2021 showing an increase of 7.2% in comparison to 2020 and the rate of suicides has increased by 6.2% during 2021 over 2020.&nbsp;

As per the data, five states together accounted for 50.4% of the total suicides reported in the country. A majority of suicides were reported in Maharashtra (22,207) followed by 18,925 suicides in Tamil Nadu, 14,965 suicides in Madhya Pradesh, 13,500 suicides in West Bengal and 13,056 suicides in Karnataka accounting for 13.5%, 11.5%, 9.1%, 8.2% and 8.0% of total suicides respectively.&nbsp;

Delhi, the most-populous UT, has reported the highest number of suicides (2,840) among UTs, followed by Puducherry (504). A total of 25,891 suicides were reported in the 53 megacities of the country in 2021, the data shows.&nbsp;

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted millions of people across the globe. The unprecedented crisis become the new normal, but not for those who faced the worst of the pandemic. The world is still reeling and will continue to struggle with Covid and its after-effects. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted our sanity beyond our understanding. Millions of people are distressed and heartbroken in the context of the Covid fears and perceived threats. This can be understood by the toll the ongoing pandemic might have taken on Indians in 2021. ALSO READ | 'I thought PM Modi was a crude man but he showed humanity': Ghulam Nabi Azad National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data show that the rate of deaths by suicide across India in that particular year increased to the highest level ever recorded. It rose 6.1 per cent from the previous year. The NCRB data mentions that every year, more than 1,00,000 people commit suicide in the country. Although Covid could have been one of the causes, there are several other reasons for suicides like professional/career problems, sense of isolation, abuse, violence, family problems, mental disorders, addiction to alcohol, financial loss, chronic pain etc. NCRB compiles the data, which is collected data on suicides from police recorded suicide cases. ALSO READ | Since inception, Indian Coast Guard has saved over 11,500 lives at sea: Dir Gen Indian Coast Guard The data says that a total of 1,64,033 suicides were reported in the country in 2021 showing an increase of 7.2% in comparison to 2020 and the rate of suicides has increased by 6.2% during 2021 over 2020. As per the data, five states together accounted for 50.4% of the total suicides reported in the country. A majority of suicides were reported in Maharashtra (22,207) followed by 18,925 suicides in Tamil Nadu, 14,965 suicides in Madhya Pradesh, 13,500 suicides in West Bengal and 13,056 suicides in Karnataka accounting for 13.5%, 11.5%, 9.1%, 8.2% and 8.0% of total suicides respectively. Delhi, the most-populous UT, has reported the highest number of suicides (2,840) among UTs, followed by Puducherry (504). A total of 25,891 suicides were reported in the 53 megacities of the country in 2021, the data shows. (Image credit: NCRB) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday said that the Muzaffarpur Police has filed the closure report in a sedition case registered against 49 eminent citizens for writing a letter to the Prime Minister expressing their concern about mob lynching.

"A case was registered under Section 124A and others provisions of IPC in Sadar Police Station, Muzaffarpur on October 02 2019, against persons, mostly belonging to the film industry, for allegedly trying to discredit the country. After due investigation, the police has filed a closure report in the case," MoS for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said in a reply in Lok Sabha today.

"The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) does not maintain specific data on the arrest of journalists. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/respect-accorded-by-modi-government-revitalised-bond-between-india-and-sri-lanka-gotabaya-rajapaksa-265744">Central Government</a> attaches the highest importance to the safety and security to every citizen of the country including journalists. The existing laws for the protection of citizens also cover journalists," he said.

On July 23, as many as 49 renowned personalities from different fields, including singer Shubha Mudgal, actor Konkona Sen Sharma, and filmmaker and Anurag Kashyap, wrote a letter to Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/respect-accorded-by-modi-government-revitalised-bond-between-india-and-sri-lanka-gotabaya-rajapaksa-265744">Narendra Modi</a> expressing concerns over the incidents of mob-lynching.

They had sought an exemplary punishment to be meted out to the accused in such cases.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday said that the Muzaffarpur Police has filed the closure report in a sedition case registered against 49 eminent citizens for writing a letter to the Prime Minister expressing their concern about mob lynching.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday said that the Muzaffarpur Police has filed the closure report in a sedition case registered against 49 eminent citizens for writing a letter to the Prime Minister expressing their concern about mob lynching. "A case was registered under Section 124A and others provisions of IPC in Sadar Police Station, Muzaffarpur on October 02 2019, against persons, mostly belonging to the film industry, for allegedly trying to discredit the country. After due investigation, the police has filed a closure report in the case," MoS for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said in a reply in Lok Sabha today. "The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) does not maintain specific data on the arrest of journalists. Central Government attaches the highest importance to the safety and security to every citizen of the country including journalists. The existing laws for the protection of citizens also cover journalists," he said. On July 23, as many as 49 renowned personalities from different fields, including singer Shubha Mudgal, actor Konkona Sen Sharma, and filmmaker and Anurag Kashyap, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concerns over the incidents of mob-lynching. They had sought an exemplary punishment to be meted out to the accused in such cases.

Muzaffarpur Police closes sedition case against 49 eminent citizens

International Men&#39;s Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on November 19.

The day was inaugurated on February 17, 1992, by Thomas Oaster, a Men&#39;s rights advocate.

The objective of celebrating International Men&#39;s Day is to promote positive male role models, to celebrate&nbsp;men&#39;s positive contributions to society, focus on men&#39;s health and well being, highlight discrimination against men, improve&nbsp;gender relations and promote gender equality, and create a safer, better world.

And there are millions of people in more than 60 countries celebrating IMD. This achievement is remarkable when we consider it took place 20 years ago at a time when advocacy for men and boys was considered unthinkable.

But if we consider current scenarios our society needs International Men&#39;s Day as much as we need International Women&#39;s Day on March&nbsp;8; Because crime against men in India is a silent topic or rather in the world, especially sexual crimes.

Both men and women are socialised to see men as powerful, assertive and in control of their bodies. It may be challenging for some to think of men being the victims of sexual crimes because it is challenging to recognise men as &quot;victims&quot;&nbsp;and still think of them as men. This socialisation makes less likely for men to seek help or any legal help.

There is an assumption in our society that &quot;men don&#39;t get raped&quot;&nbsp;which leads to most of the cases going unreported.

According to reports, 1 in 6 reported sexual assaults is against a boy and 1 in 25 reported sexual assaults is against a man.

If you search for any record of data related to crime against men by National Crime Records Bureau you won&#39;t get any results as no research has been done by any government organisation.

Even if we look at this legally, Section 375 of IPC dealing with rape and legal provision directly mentions a &quot;man&nbsp;is said to commit rape&nbsp;if....&quot;&nbsp;and then the clauses continues. There is no mention of rape of men. This can be interpreted that no rapes or sexual assaults happen against men in fact if rape has been committed then women are the victims and men the perpetrators.&nbsp;

A society that treats victims of sexual violence equally needs to be created because the experience of sexual violence such as shame, grief, anger and fear, and having issues surrounding their sexual and/or gender identity after a sexual assault&nbsp;is same for everyone be it a male of female.

In the recent #MeToo campaign,&nbsp;many men came forward and narrated instances of sexual assault against them. 
&nbsp; 
On&nbsp;International Men&#39;s Day, we should read those instances posted under hashtag #MeToo and start to recognise and acknowledge that men are raped and they can be vulnerable too.

This is a crucial step towards creating a gender equal society.

International Men's Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November

International Men's Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on November 19. The day was inaugurated on February 17, 1992, by Thomas Oaster, a Men's rights advocate. The objective of celebrating International Men's Day is to promote positive male role models, to celebrate men's positive contributions to society, focus on men's health and well being, highlight discrimination against men, improve gender relations and promote gender equality, and create a safer, better world. And there are millions of people in more than 60 countries celebrating IMD. This achievement is remarkable when we consider it took place 20 years ago at a time when advocacy for men and boys was considered unthinkable. But if we consider current scenarios our society needs International Men's Day as much as we need International Women's Day on March 8; Because crime against men in India is a silent topic or rather in the world, especially sexual crimes. Both men and women are socialised to see men as powerful, assertive and in control of their bodies. It may be challenging for some to think of men being the victims of sexual crimes because it is challenging to recognise men as "victims" and still think of them as men. This socialisation makes less likely for men to seek help or any legal help. There is an assumption in our society that "men don't get raped" which leads to most of the cases going unreported. According to reports, 1 in 6 reported sexual assaults is against a boy and 1 in 25 reported sexual assaults is against a man. If you search for any record of data related to crime against men by National Crime Records Bureau you won't get any results as no research has been done by any government organisation. Even if we look at this legally, Section 375 of IPC dealing with rape and legal provision directly mentions a "man is said to commit rape if...." and then the clauses continues. There is no mention of rape of men. This can be interpreted that no rapes or sexual assaults happen against men in fact if rape has been committed then women are the victims and men the perpetrators. A society that treats victims of sexual violence equally needs to be created because the experience of sexual violence such as shame, grief, anger and fear, and having issues surrounding their sexual and/or gender identity after a sexual assault is same for everyone be it a male of female. In the recent #MeToo campaign, many men came forward and narrated instances of sexual assault against them. On International Men's Day, we should read those instances posted under hashtag #MeToo and start to recognise and acknowledge that men are raped and they can be vulnerable too. This is a crucial step towards creating a gender equal society.

When No One Calls It Rape: International Men's Day