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More rain for city, north coastal A.P.

The Hindu 3 Sep 2025 11:22 pm

DSNLU To Hold Its Convocation tomorrow

The university will hold its 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th combined convocations at a private hotel on R.K. Beach, Visakhapatnam

Deccan Chronicle 3 Sep 2025 10:38 pm

Araku youth to get free Barista training

The Hindu 3 Sep 2025 9:02 pm

INS Sindhuvijay to undergo mid-life refit at Hindustan Shipyard

NEW DELHI: With plans to keep the underwater combat strength up to date, submarine INS Sindhuvijay will be docked for its mid-life refit by the end of this year. Sources confirmed that the Indian Navy is set to send one of its Sindhughosh-class submarines, INS Sindhuvijay, for a mid-life refit at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam in the coming months. The sources said that the acceptance of necessity (AoN) has already been granted from the Ministry of Defence. Work is currently underway to finalise the refit contract, which is expected to be concluded in the coming weeks. If everything goes as per the plan, the submarine will be docked at HSL for the refitting at the end of this year. This will be an important step in maintaining the underwater combat force, as upon completion of the refit, the Sindhuvijay boat will be battle-ready and enhance the Indian Navys operational readiness. At present, there are 16 submarines of various classes operating with the force. These include the five Kalvari (Scorpene) class, four Shishumar (HDW SSK) class and seven Sindhughosh-class submarines. INS Sindhuvijay was commissioned on 17 December 1990 at Riga in the erstwhile Soviet Union, as one of the eight of the Sindhughosh-class diesel-electric submarines. The Sindhughosh-class series is the Indian variant of the Russian Kilo-class diesel-electric attack submarine. The name Sindhuvijay is a Sanskrit word meaning Conqueror of the Sea. The vessel last underwent an extensive overhaul at Russias Zvezdochka Shipyard in 2005. The mid-life refit includes repairing hull damage, overhauling machinery, upgrading sensors and weapons systems, and extending the submarines service life to maintain combat readiness and counter evolving threats. With the refitting, the boats become operational and technologically relevant. The DPSU HSL is adept at overhauling Indian submarines. The third of the Sindhughosh-class series submarines INS Sindhukirti was returned to the Indian Navy in August this year after a comprehensive overhauling and refitting of the boat. INS Sindhuvijay is 72-74 metres long and has a displacement of 2,325 tonnes when surfaced and 3,076 tonnes when submerged. The submarine has a speed of 1011 knots (1.85 km) while operating on the surface and 1719 knots submerged. INS Sindhuvijay has a range of 6,000 miles at 7 knots (surfaced/snorkelling) and 400 miles at 3 knots (submerged). The boat can reach a maximum diving depth of 300 metres. A submarine is a military vessel that can travel both on the surface and in a submerged state and is deployed to execute offensive or defensive operations. India has to maintain credible underwater combat readiness as, on one side, Pakistan, with the help of China, is on its way to induct modern Yuan (Hangor) Class submarines, which will be fitted with Air Independent Propulsion. Simultaneously, the Chinese PLA Navy operates a large number of submarines over 50 conventional submarines and over 10 nuclear submarines.

The New Indian Express 3 Sep 2025 6:25 pm

CREDAI urges GVMC to improve civic infrastructure and simplify procedures

GVMC will introduce a software-driven mechanism to clear Right to Services applications within two days and, says Municipal Commissioner

The Hindu 3 Sep 2025 9:23 am

Vizag zoo gets six new animal species

The animals have been brought from Kanpur Zoological Park as part of an exchange programme

The Hindu 3 Sep 2025 9:22 am

Jagan pays tributes to YSR on his death anniversary

Later, he visits Duggannagaripalli and interacts with onion and citrus farmers, and slams Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of not providing them minimum support price

The Hindu 3 Sep 2025 9:10 am

Visakhapatnam Police Arrest Brother-in-Law for Cyberbullying Minor Girl on Instagram

Man arrested in Vizag for harassing a girl with fake Instagram posts

Deccan Chronicle 1 Sep 2025 11:06 pm

Cancellation of land allotment to LuLu Group in Vizag sought

Resolution adopted demanding construction of a science museum on the land

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 9:40 pm

Sankar Foundation holds blood donation camp

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 9:28 pm

Congress slams BJPs call for protest

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 9:00 pm

Gated community residents request District Collector to drop eviction proceedings

Gajuwaka Tehasildar serves eviction notices for encroaching government land

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 8:53 pm

Cutting-edge cancer care within reach of poor in Andhra Pradesh: Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurates 42 crore worth of state-of-the-art cancer care equipment, including linear accelerator, brachytherapy, and CT simulator, at King George Hospitals Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 7:01 pm

Reservoirs across Andhra Pradesh witness heavy inflows;APSDMA warns of heavy rains, strong winds; fishermen advised to stay ashore

Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall on September 1

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 1:21 pm

India Conclude Preparatory Camp In Visakhapatnam Ahead Of Womens ODI WC

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA: India have wrapped up their week-long preparatory camp for the 2025 ICC Womens ODI World Cup at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Apart from skill-based training and emphasis on fitness, the players went through various match-stimulation training in the build-up to the marquee event. Opener Pratika Rawal expressed confidence in the teams batting depth. We had different scenarios. Most of us were able to do it and I think it's a very good start. I mean, few of us batted brilliantly. I think the amount of depth this team has, I am pretty sure it's going to be great for us, she said in a video posted on BCCIs social media handles on Monday. Pratika also highlighted the teams growing camaraderie as a key takeaway from the preparatory camp. I feel like the way that we are bonding right now, it's amazing. The girls are understanding each other's perspective, which is a very good sign. So, our team looks united, she added. Seam-bowling all-rounder Arundhati Reddy noted that the camp provided her with plenty of challenges, particularly in honing her bowling skills against quality batters in the national team. For me, I have had few challenges with the batters when I go in. I think it's good for both of us because it gets the best out of whoever I am bowling to and I personally like a challenge when I am bowling, Reddy said. The ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam will also host Indias World Cup fixtures against South Africa on October 9 and defending champions Australia on October 12. India have never won the Womens ODI World Cup, with their best result being runners-up in 2005 and 2017 editions of the competition. Seam-bowling all-rounder Arundhati Reddy noted that the camp provided her with plenty of challenges, particularly in honing her bowling skills against quality batters in the national team. For me, I have had few challenges with the batters when I go in. I think it's good for both of us because it gets the best out of whoever I am bowling to and I personally like a challenge when I am bowling, Reddy said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Before opening their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30, India will regroup to play for a three-match ODI series against Australia this month. The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur will host the first two ODIs on September 14 and 17, before the final game takes place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 20. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 1 Sep 2025 1:04 pm

Andhra Pradesh Scales up its AI Leadership: MoU Signed with Tech Bharat Foundation to Launch India's First AI Center of Excellence for Public Good

The flagship AI Center of Excellence, featuring a state-of-the-art applied research lab in Visakhapatnam, is slated to open later this year as a national hub for real-world innovation in public sector AI.

News Voir 1 Sep 2025 12:51 pm

Andhra Pradesh Government will ensure pensions for all eligible persons: Kondapalli Srinivas

Kondapalli Srinivas formally distributed monthly pensions to beneficiaries in K. Krishnapuram village of Dattirajeru mandal of Vizianagaram district

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 12:38 pm

Srujana Devi crowned Miss Visakhapatnam - 2025

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 11:32 pm

High power bills shock APEPDCL consumers

APEPDCL consumers, including over 10 lakh in Visakhapatnam, reel under steep electricity bills as the DISCOM recovers past power costs through monthly FPPCA charges

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 9:08 pm

Floral competitions mark Radhashtami celebrations in Visakahatpanam

Winners of garland and bouquet-making competitions receive cash prizes, and devotees enjoy devotional singing and ceremonial bathing of the idols

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 8:49 pm

Andhra Pradesh farmers grapple with 40% urea shortage during Kharif season

Even the government has admitted there is a shortage of urea, says a senior leader of the tenant farmers union. Confirming the shortfall, an Agriculture Department official says the government is working to ensure district-wise allocations

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 8:23 pm

Doctor urges people to pledge their eyes after death to restore sight for two

Awareness rally organised in Visakhapatnam on eye donation

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 7:26 pm

Trade unions demand withdrawal of EoI by Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

Union leaders warn of a State-wide protest if the move is not rolled back, alleging that workers jobs and livelihoods are at stake

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 7:12 pm

Ensure transparency in teacher recruitment, PDSO urges Andhra Pradesh government

The student organisation highlights irregularities in call letter issuance, merit list secrecy, and category-wise cut-off marks in Mega DSC-2025

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 6:42 pm

GITAM student selected as Indian Army officer

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 6:27 pm

Godavari floods: Second warning issued at Bhadrachalam; officials discharge 10.41 lakh cusecs from Polavaram project

Collector K. Vetri Selvi has directed the State Disaster Response Force and the flood duty officers to be alert and take up rescue-and-rehabilitation operations in the cut-off habitations

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 2:01 pm

Vizag Navy Marathon on December 14; registration opens on September 1

The event will feature 42.195 km full marathon, 21.097 km half marathon, 10 km run, and 5 km fun run; people can register at www.vizagnavymarathon.run

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 8:31 am

APs Tourism Receives Major Boost With 12,000 Crore Investments

State Tourism, Culture and Cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh made this announcement while inaugurating a modernised Haritha Hotel (Yatri Niwas) at Appughar in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

Deccan Chronicle 31 Aug 2025 12:21 am

Fishermen Oppose Ganesha Idol Immersions At Pedda Jalaripeta Beach

Three days after the Ganesha Festival, the immersion of Ganesha idols has started across Visakhapatnam, with families, groups and individuals transporting idols to the designated beach sites for immersion.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2025 11:16 pm

Andhra Pradesh government silent on VSP privatisation, alleges YSRCP

Gudivada Amarnath accuses NDA leaders of using Rushikonda constructions to divert attention

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025 9:14 pm

Andhra Pradesh sees 12,000 crore tourism investments in a year, says Minister

Kandula Durgesh inaugurates modernised Yatrinivas at Appughar, highlights upgrades across hotels, resorts, pilgrimage sites, and tribal areas, and points out past government neglect

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025 7:43 pm

Pawan Assures Cabinet Review of Differently-Abled Citizens' Issues

In a separate meeting, several autorickshaw drivers from Visakhapatnam presented their grievances to the Deputy Chief Ministers office, expressing concerns about reduced income due to implementation of the Shakti scheme.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2025 7:26 pm

Andhra University celebrates Arudras 100th birth anniversary

Speakers recall his enduring contribution to Telugu literature and cinema

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025 7:19 pm

APTF Pitches Global Consulates Hub For Rushikonda Resort

APTF president K. Vijay Mohan and Secretary M.V. Pavan Kartheek submitted the proposal during the inauguration of Haritha Hotel in Visakhapatnam: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2025 7:13 pm

AI-powered advisory project to boost farmers income in ASR district of Andhra Pradesh

The project aims to enhance farm productivity and resilience for 3,000 farmers, with a focus on empowering women and increasing household incomes through timely, actionable advisories, say officials

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025 6:33 pm

Rail users seek more trains from Visakhapatnam to various destinations at ZRUCC meeting

They also press for reduction in parking fees at Duvvada railway station, introduction of local trains, and shuttle services connecting Srikakulam to Rajahmundry, and Kakinada via Visakhapatnam

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025 6:11 pm

Andhra Forms Panel Of Ministers To Decide Fate Of Controversial Rushikonda Resort

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a decisive step toward resolving the long-standing debate over the future of the Rushikonda resort in Visakhapatnam, forming a Group of Ministers (GoM) committee to determine its best use.

NDTV 30 Aug 2025 4:43 pm

TDP will fight against privatisation of Vizag steel in 2025 like it did in 1998: Palla Srinivas

On restructuring, the local MLA clarified that the number of contractors, once close to 1,000, was being rationalised to 42 one for each department to reduce the financial burden on the organisation

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025 4:20 pm

Thiruvananthapuram court sentences man to 55 years for abusing minor stepdaughter, drug trafficking

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Aneesh, a native of Maranalloor, has been sentenced to 55 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 40,000 by the Thiruvananthapuram Fast Track Court for sexually abusing his stepdaughter and minor, and engaging in drug trafficking across multiple states. The incidents happened between 2019 and 2020. The accused had married the girls mother in a second marriage while the girl was studying in class 7. Shortly after the marriage, the family moved to Nagercoil, where they lived in a rented house. It was during this time, in the absence of the mother, that the accused assaulted the girl. Despite her resistance, he threatened and abused her. The abuse continued over time, and the girl was taken to Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam, where further assaults took place. The accused travelled across states for drug trafficking, and the girl was coerced into accompanying him. The prosecution also alleged that the mother also threatened the child to be involved in drug trafficking. When the girl attempted to contact her biological father and brother by phone, she was violently assaulted, the prosecution said. Later, the family moved to Thirumala in Thiruvananthapuram, and the abuse continued. Eventually, the girl confided in relatives, who then informed the police. The accused is also involved in a separate murder case. The prosecution examined 29 witnesses, submitted 15 documents, and presented two material exhibits to support the case. The judgment, delivered by Anju Meera Birla, stated that failure to pay the fine would result in an additional two years and four months of imprisonment. The fine is to be paid to the survivor. The prosecution was represented by Special Public Prosecutor R S Vijay Mohan and advocate R Aravind . The investigation was led by Poojappura Inspector Vincent M S Das and R Roj.

The New Indian Express 30 Aug 2025 3:15 pm

Lokesh shares 10-year roadmap for the development of sports in Andhra Pradesh

Women cricketers call for flexible academic curricula for student athletes and strong ecosystem for sports from inter-school to national levels

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025 9:01 am

Tourism Minister pays rich tributes to Gidugu Ramamurthy Panthulu on his 162nd birth anniversary

On the occasion of Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam, Kandula Durgesh lauds the literary luminarys contribution to colloquial Telugu

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 9:36 pm

Lokesh hopes Bhogapuram airport will surpass Shamshabad in all aspects

He recalls Naidus vision behind Shamshabad and says Bhogapuram will be the next big growth engine for Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 8:37 pm

IT Minster Lokesh urges Chartered Accountants to become partners in development of Andhra Pradesh

Stating that the government has set a target of making Andhra Pradesh a $2.4 trillion economy by 2047, he invites the CAs to come up with ethical and effective policies, and be the guiding forces in the journey

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 8:35 pm

Minister Nara Lokesh Inaugurates AI Labs In 50 Govt Schools Across Visakhapatnam

The minister described students as the state's 'future, asset and wealth' and urged full utilisation of the emerging AI industrial revolution, drawing parallels with opportunities created during the IT and earlier industrial revolutions

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 7:29 pm

TU-142 Museum to be closed September 1-2

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 7:04 pm

Tap the immense potential of food processing sector in Andhra Pradesh, exhorts Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The State has world-class ecosystem with nine integrated food parks, and cold storage and warehousing facilities, he says, adding that it is also ranked first in registered food processing industries with 6,000 functional units

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 7:02 pm

APSRTC Bus Gutted in Fire Near Petrol Pump in Visakhapatnam; All Passengers Safe

The fire caused anxiety among residents and commuters, as the bus went up in flames dangerously close to a petrol pump station.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 7:02 pm

Brace up for AI industrial revolution, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Lokesh urges students

Inaugurating the Cyient-sponsored AI, STEM, and Robotics Labs virtually in 50 government schools in Visakhapatnam district, he stresses the need for changes in the curriculum to keep pace with the evolving technology

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 6:41 pm

This is the right time to tap the aerospace manufacturing sector in the country, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

Till now our focus has been on building airports, connecting India and making flying affordable to the common man, which was the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but now, the focus is on aviation manufacturing, Civil Aviation Minister said

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 4:37 pm

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan proposes to utilise Rushikonda structures as MICE destination

When a private individual invests such an amount, they expect returns, similarly the government must justify such public expenditure, the Jana Sena chief remarked

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 3:08 pm

USS Frank Cable reinforces Indo-US naval partnership during Chennai visit

CHENNAI: The US Navys USS Frank Cable (AS 40), the second Emory S. Land-class submarine tender, docked at Chennai Port on Tuesday, marking its second visit to India in the last three years. The previous visit was in August 2022 at Visakhapatnam. The visit included a guided tour showcasing the ships mission and its technical capabilities. We have two such vessels and USS Frank Cable is likely to be decommissioned in the next 10 years, said Michael Rodriguez, Executive Officer (XO) of the ship. Built by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in Seattle and commissioned in 1979, USS Frank Cable was originally designed to service the US Navys nuclear-powered Los Angeles-class attack submarines. For more than a decade, the vessel operated from Charleston, South Carolina, supporting both attack and ballistic missile submarines. Decommissioned in 1996, the ship was later reactivated and refitted to serve as the Seventh Fleets mobile repair and support platform in the Western Pacific, replacing the USS Holland. Since then, Frank Cable has become a familiar presence across the region, making port calls in cities from Brisbane and Singapore to Vladivostok and Subic Bay. We are submarine tenders and provide all services to our submarines. Anywhere in the world, the submarine can come to our side and we can provide everything to sustain the port, Rodriguez said. The vessel specialises in replenishing submarines and surface ships at sea. It primarily operates to provide consumables, electricity, water, spare parts, medical facilities, mail, legal assistance and repair services to submarines and their crews. It also serves as an armoured depot by providing torpedoes and Tomahawk missiles to submarines. He said the visit aims to reinforce the partnership. Our friends in the Indian Navy have hosted us for several events. Today, members of our crew were at a college here and they were learning how to play cricket and also had a question-and-answer session with students there, he said. The vessel will depart from the port on Thursday.

The New Indian Express 29 Aug 2025 3:07 pm

Safe on paper but unsafe in life: What NARI 2025 reveals about Indias cities

The NARI 2025 report, covering 12,770 women across 31 cities, paints a mixed picture of safety in urban India. While Mumbai, Kohima and Visakhapatnam rank among the safest, cities like Delhi, Kolkata and Patna fall at the bottom. Six in ten women reported feeling safe, but 40 per cent admitted they do not. Harassment remains underreported, trust in authorities is low, and night-time mobility is fraught with fear. The findings stress that safety goes beyond crime numbers and touches every part of womens lives.

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2025 2:12 pm

Programmes lined up for Naidu, Pawan and Lokesh in Vizag today

The Chief Minister is scheduled to take part in India Food Manufacturing Summit and launch Hop-On Hop-Off double-decker buse service

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 8:23 am

Womens Safety Report : Fear runs deeper than nos

NEW DELHI: The NARI 2025 National Annual Report and Index on Womens Safety, released by the National Commission for Women, offers the telling reality of the urban safety landscape. The survey covered 12,770 women across 31 cities and yielded a national safety score of 65%, which implies that four in 10 women (40%) consider themselves unsafe despite government assurances. Around 60% of women reported feeling safe, while 40% admitted they felt not-so-safe or outright unsafe. The anxieties deepen among younger women: while public harassment was reported by 7% of all respondents in 2024, the figure rose to 14% for those under 24, indicating that students and young professionals are disproportionately targeted in educational and recreational spaces. The report shows low levels of faith in redressal mechanism. Only one in three victims of harassment filed a formal complaint, and confidence in the system is strikingly weak: 75% of women said they did not believe authorities would resolve their complaints. Even when incidents are reported, only 22% are formally registered, and action is taken in a mere 16% of those cases, highlighting a pervasive cycle of silence. Harassment hotspots reveal vulnerabilities, with 38% of cases occurring within neighbourhoods and 29% in public transport systems. Workplace safety presents a paradoxical picture. A large majority91%described their office environment as safe, but nearly half of the respondents admitted they were unaware whether their organisation had implemented the mandated Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) mechanism. Among those who were aware, most found it effective, suggesting that awareness is as critical as legislation itself. The report stresses that womens safety cannot be reduced to physical protection alone but must include psychological, financial, and digital security that collectively shape womens access to mobility, opportunity, and dignity. It frames safety as a developmental issue rather than a law-and-order question. The sense of safety also varies with time and place. Women reported relative comfort in offices and campuses during the day, but confidence collapsed after dark, where poor street lighting and unreliable public transport left them exposed. City-level disparities are equally stark: Kohima, Visakhapatnam, and Bhubaneswar topped the index, followed closely by Aizawl, Gangtok, Itanagar, and Mumbai, where women expressed relatively higher perceptions of safety. In contrast, Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar, and Ranchi occupied the bottom ranks. Ranchi recorded 44% feeling unsafe, while in Delhi and Faridabad the figure was around 42%. The numbers show a fractured urban landscape where geography shapes womens fears as much as governance.

The New Indian Express 29 Aug 2025 7:56 am

Visakhapatnam Among Safest Cities For Women: National Report

The nationwide index, released on Thursday by national women commission chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, was based on a survey of 12,770 women across 31 cities.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 12:29 am

Class VIII student suffers shoulder dislocation, after teacher pushes him at Madhurawada in Visakhapatnam

Relatives of Naresh staged a protest and criticised the school management for failing to check on the boys well-being or visit him after the injury

The Hindu 28 Aug 2025 4:16 pm

Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar rated safest cities for women; Patna, Jaipur among lowest in NARI 2025 index

NEW DELHI: Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok, Itanagar and Mumbai have emerged as the safest cities in the country for women, while Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar and Ranchi were ranked the lowest, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025. The nationwide index released on Thursday, based on a survey of 12,770 women across 31 cities, placed the national safety score at 65 per cent, categorising cities as much above, above, at, elow or much below this benchmark. Kohima and other top-ranked cities were associated with stronger gender equity, civic participation, policing and women-friendly infrastructure. At the other end of the spectrum, cities like Patna and Jaipur fared poorly due to weak institutional responsiveness, patriarchal norms and gaps in urban infrastructure. Kohima, Vishakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok, Itanagar, Mumbai lead national safety rankings, often correlating with higher gender equity, infrastructure, policing, or civic participation while Ranchi, Srinagar, Kolkata, Delhi, Faridabad, Patna, and Jaipur scored lowest, correlating with poorer infrastructure, patriarchal norms, or weaker institutional responsiveness, the report said. Overall, six in ten women surveyed felt safe in their city, but 40 per cent still considered themselves ot so safe or unsafe. The study revealed sharp drops in perceptions of safety at night, particularly in public transport and recreational spaces. Educational institutions (86 per cent safe) especially in daylight, but safety perceptions fall sharply at night or off-campus. About 91 per cent of women reported safety, yet about half were unclear if their workplace had a POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policy; those with such policies generally rated them as effective. Only one-fourth of women said they trusted authorities to act effectively on safety complaints. While 69 per cent said current safety efforts were somewhat adequate, over 30 per cent noted significant gaps or failures; only 65 per cent perceived real improvement over the years 2023-2024. Seven per cent of women said they experienced harassment in public spaces in 2024, with the figure doubling to 14 per cent among those under 24. Neighbourhoods (38 per cent) and public transport (29 per cent) were most often flagged as harassment hotspots. Yet, only one in three victims came forward to report the incidents. The report stressed that official crime data alone cannot reflect women's lived reality. Two out of three women do not report harassment, meaning NCRB misses the bulk of incidents, the study said, calling for integration of crime data with perception-based surveys like NARI. Launching the report, National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said safety cannot be seen merely as a law-and-order issue but as one that affects every aspect of a woman's life whether it is her education, health, work opportunities and freedom of movement. She added that when women feel unsafe, hey limit themselves, and women limiting themselves is not only for their own development, but also for the development of the country. She emphasised that a safe environment was crucial for building a developed and inclusive India, pointing to four dimensions of women's security of physical, psychological, financial and digital nature. It is our responsibility to protect women not just from crimes on the streets but also from cybercrimes, economic discrimination and mental harassment, Rahatkar noted. Highlighting positive measures, she praised the growing presence of women police officers and female drivers in public transport as effective confidence-building steps. In many Union Territories, 33 per cent of police personnel are now women, and this has made a decisive difference in building trust, she said. She also lauded initiatives such as women's helplines, CCTV coverage in smart cities, and improved safety networks at railway stations and bus depots. At the same time, Rahatkar urged society at large to share responsibility. We often blame the system, but we must also ask what we have done. Whether it is using helplines, supporting awareness drives, or simply keeping public toilets clean, society's role is equally important, she said. The NARI index has been conceived by The NorthCap University and Jindal Global Law School and is published by the Group of Intellectuals and Academicians (GIA).

The New Indian Express 28 Aug 2025 4:01 pm

Green traditions shape Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations in Visakhapatnam

Communities and organisers in Visakhapatnam are reimagining Vinayaka Chaturthi by blending creativity with sustainability

The Hindu 28 Aug 2025 3:36 pm

Officials sounded alert over rising flood levels in Godavari, Krishna rivers

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha reviews on rainfall, floods situation in State, ask Collectors, NDRF, SDRF, Police to be alert

The Hindu 28 Aug 2025 3:30 pm

Blood donation camp held at Bullayya College

The Hindu 27 Aug 2025 8:37 am

Brother-in-law and daughters held for murdering woman, setting body on fire in Vizag

The charred body of woman was found at an isolated place at Batajangalapalem on August 14

The Hindu 27 Aug 2025 8:36 am

Rain on eve of Vinayaka Chavithi fails to dampen festive spirit in Vizag

1,097 permissions have been granted to pandal organisers through GVMC Single Window Clearance Cell, says Municipal Commissioner

The Hindu 27 Aug 2025 8:35 am