October 23, 2026

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Women in India Face Online Abuse, Threats After Joining Protests.

** In recent weeks, numerous women in India who joined protests against the government's policies have faced widespread online abuse and harassment, including threatening messages and rape threats. The Indian government's inaction and patriarchal society have perpetuated a culture of sexism and misogyny online, threatening women's rights and participation in public life.

Women Vote Disenfranchisement Persists in Uttar Pradesh Amid Electoral Campaign.

The BJP is facing a challenge in winning over women voters in Uttar Pradesh due to a complex issue of disenfranchisement, where hundreds of thousands of women are being denied their right to vote due to a bureaucratic limbo in the State's Registration of Inter-State Residents system, posing a significant threat to the party's electoral prospects.

Kochi Corporation offers free ferry rides to women

** The Kochi Corporation has decided to offer free travel to women on its Roll-on, Roll-off (ro-ro) ferries, aiming to boost public transport services, make travel more accessible, and provide a safer environment for women users. This move is part of the corporation's efforts to promote women's empowerment and create an inclusive transportation system.

BJP Unveils 14-Point Chargesheet Against Mamata-Led TMC Government Ahead of West Bengal Polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, releasing a 14-point chargesheet that highlights alleged failures in governance, corruption, and law and order, ahead of the crucial state polls.

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