Injuries and violence cause 12,000 deaths worldwide each day: WHO

Nov 30, 2022

As reflected in a new WHO report, Preventing injuries and violence: an overview, 3 of the top 5 causes of death among people aged...

UN Women voices concern over Turkey's withdrawal from Istanbul Convention

Mar 21, 2021

New York [US], March 21 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations (UN) on Saturday voiced concern over Turkey's withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on...

At UNSC, India's top diplomat highlights country's leadership in combating conflict-related sexual violence

Apr 24, 2024

The top Indian diplomat, Kamboj, was addressing an open debate on "Preventing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) through Demilitarisation and Gender-Responsive Arms Control" at the...

RG Kar rape and murder case: Punjab Health Minister wants PM assurance for a dedicated law 'preventing violence against medical personnel'

Aug 19, 2024

Amid the ongoing uproar over the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh came up with an array of...

Study pinpoints head trauma from intimate partner violence largely unrecognised

Jan 17, 2021

Washington [US], January 17 : A recent study has pinpointed on the scarce data, reports about concussions and head and neck injuries sustained due...

Centre seeks public comments on preventing unsolicited calls and messages

Jun 20, 2024

The Draft Guidelines are placed on the website of the Department of Consumer Affairs for public comments, suggestions and feedback. The inputs may be...