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Woman went out to get medicines for her son found dead inside 30-foot python
36-year-old Siriati from Siteba village, South Sulawesi, was found dead inside a python after missing 500 metres from home while buying medicine. Her husband Adiansa found her slippers and pants. Villagers cut open the retriculated python, revealing her body. This is the second such incident in a month, highlighting its rarity.
Yet another Bengal woman claims she was stripped & hit
The woman, who has been hospitalised with head injury, told mediapersons that she was attacked by Trinamool workers when she had gone to fetch water. She accused the Trinamool of creating trouble in the area and threatening BJP workers after the June 4 election results.
Bihar woman cuts private parts of boyfriend after he refuses to marry her
In Bihar's Saran district, a 26-year-old woman, reportedly a medical practitioner, cut off her 30-year-old boyfriend's genitals and flushed them down the toilet after he repeatedly refused to marry her. The couple had been in a relationship for five years. The woman, now arrested, claims the man exploited her under the pretext of marriage.
Property dispute takes a dark turn in Pakistan: Woman and her daughter buried alive. Watch viral video
The incident happened in the Latifabad No. 5 area of Hyderabad where the woman's brother-in-law, Suhail, and his sons had locked the mother-daughter duo inside a room and built a wall to seal them inside, after a property dispute.
Hathras stampede claims woman's life, family searches for her missing five-year-old son
Rajkumari Devi mourns the loss of her sister-in-law Ruby, who died in the Hathras stampede, and is worried about Ruby's missing five-year-old son. Rajkumari, from Unnao, sat beside Ruby's body in an ambulance, expressing grief and frustration, stating, "It's only the poor who meet this fate, not the rich." Ruby and her son were among 60 attendees at a 'satsang' led by 'baba' Narayan Hari. The stampede killed 121 people and left over 2.5 lakh devotees in chaos. Ruby's father, Chhedi Lal, also mourned, noting the family’s devastating losses.
A woman's place is in the boardroom
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West Bengal: BJP MLAs stage protest over assault on couple in Chopra, woman in Cooch Behar
BJP's Asansol MLA Agnimitra Paul and three other legislators held the protest, demanding punishment for those involved in the two incidents. She told reporters that the BJP legislators staged the demonstration outside the assembly premises to make people aware of the fact that women of West Bengal are "not safe" under the Trinamool Congress rule.
Mercedes crash in Nagpur: Woman driver surrenders before police
Ritika alias Ritu Maloo on Monday walked into a city police station where she was formally arrested in the evening after questioning, they said. Late last month, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court refused pre-arrest bail to the woman, saying no prudent person drives under the influence of alcohol and termed it as a serious misconduct.
Indian woman dies on Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi
A 24-year-old Indian woman, Manpreet Kaur, died on the spot while on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi. Kaur, who had dreams of becoming a chef, fell on the floor and died on the spot when she tried to put on her seatbelt. She likely died of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mostly affects the lungs. Kaur worked at Australia Post while studying cookery and had a GoFundMe page created to help her family.
Woman uses AI to blackmail neighbour; dupes over Rs 6 lakh
Through deceptive use of AI-altered voice, Rashmi Kar extorted Rs 6.6 lakh from her neighbour, who paid through fear. The police intervened based on the victim's complaint, leading to Rashmi Kar's arrest under the Information Technology Act.
Probe initiated into alleged assault on woman in Coochbehar post-poll
Majumdar, the State President, has constituted a seven-member team to investigate the “inhuman” incident in Coochbehar. The team, led by Paul, also included MLA Malati Rava Roy, Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, Falguni Patra among others.
"Sandeshkhali in every Bengal village..." BJP claims women worker stripped for supporting the party, NCW takes note
The National Commission for Women demands action after the brutal attack on Rosonara Khatun in West Bengal. The incident raises concerns over political violence and women's safety in the region, amidst accusations between TMC and BJP regarding the Sandeshkhali violence.
BJP central team faces protests from party workers in Bengal
A four-member BJP team, including Ravi Shankar Prasad, met post-poll violence victims in West Bengal, alleging attacks on party workers. They criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for failing to address the violence. The team visited injured victims, highlighting incidents of assault and threats. BJP seeks accountability and support for victims.
Nirmala Sitharaman among 7 women part of new council of ministers; Irani, Lekhi dropped
Seven women, including two in the Cabinet, join the new council of ministers in the 18th Lok Sabha. The dissolved 10-woman ministers' council saw the exclusion of Smriti Irani and others. Nirmala Sitharaman and Annpurna Devi are among the new ministers.
Kangana Ranaut airport incident: Farmer outfits throw their weight behind CISF woman constable
Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the CISF woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated. Ranaut, in a video message, had on Thursday said she was hit in the face and abused by the constable during security check at the Chandigarh airport, the ugly fracas breaking out two days after she was elected to the Lok Sabha from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.
More women employees break free from 9-5 cycle, hustle for gig work
The number of female professionals opting for freelance roles surged, with a 300% increase in female consultants in India in FY24 over FY22, as per data from Flexing It shared exclusively with ET. In FY24, global organizations increasingly looked to India for high-quality talent at lower costs, taking advantage of the country's robust post-pandemic remote work practices.
Woman kidnap case: SIT searching for Bhavani Revanna
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has conducted searches in the last 24 hours for Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, in connection with a woman kidnap case. Bhavani was not present at her residence in Holenarasipura, Hassan district, and was not present at her house, 'Chennambika Nilaya'. The SIT has constituted various teams to look for Bhavani.
Young Woman and the Sea streaming: Here’s how to watch online
Daisy Ridley makes a grand return to the big screen in the highly anticipated biographical drama "Young Woman and the Sea." She portrays Trudy Ederle, the pioneering woman who became the first to swim across the English Channel in 1926
WB Guv Ananda Bose criticises Mamata Banerjee over Nandigram violence, directs her to submit action-taken report
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose criticizes Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over killing of elderly woman in Nandigram, directing immediate action within Model Code of Conduct parameters.
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