Maha govt to reinforce measures against online abuse, digital harassment of women

March 10, 2026 10:56 AM

Maha govt to reinforce measures against online abuse, digital harassment of women

Maharashtra Minister for Women and Child Development Aditi Tatkare on Monday announced in the state Assembly that the government would reinforce measures against online abuse and digital harassment, which she said “kills the confidence of women trying to enter public or professional spaces”. She said cybercrime has emerged as one of the newest and most aggressive barriers to women’s progress. Replying to a special debate marking International Women’s Day, Minister Tatkare emphasised th...

FIFA says it has stepped up efforts against online abuse

November 16, 2025 5:58 PM

FIFA says it has stepped up efforts against online abuse

FIFA said on Sunday it had stepped up efforts to tackle online abuse directed at players and officials, reporting a surge in harmful content and referring more offenders to police. Marking the International Day for Tolerance, FIFA said its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) had flagged more than 30,000 abusive posts to platforms since the start of the year, part of more than 65,000 escalated since the tool was launched in 2022. Eleven individuals in Argentina, Brazil, France, Poland, Spain...