Tag: National Commission for Women
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SC constitution bench to hear pleas against polygamy, Nikah halala
The apex court said it will set up a new five-judge constitution bench on the constitutional validity of polygamy and Nikah halala among the Muslims as Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Hemant Gupta who were part of the earlier five-judge bench have since retired.
January 20, 2023 -
Delhi Police releases AAP Gujarat chief Gopal Italia hours after detention
Delhi Police on Thursday released AAP Gujarat chief Gopal Italia, three hours after he was detained. He was detained in a connection with a video where he was purportedly seen using derogatory language for Prime Minister Narendra Modi
October 13, 2022 -
NCW takes cognizance of the Sakinaka rape case
NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma has taken serious cognizance of "this barbaric incident where a woman was raped and brutalized" in Mumbai.
September 11, 2021 -
Nationwide 24/7 helpline for women affected by violence to be launched today
The Helpline is in line with several initiatives taken up by the Ministry of WCD and National Commission for Women giving utmost priority to women’s safety.
July 27, 2021 -
Woman in Jharkhand’s Dumka district allegedly raped by 17 men; NCW seeks report
According to reports, the woman was raped and her husband held hostage by 17 men when the couple was returning home from a market.
December 10, 2020 -
Mahesh Bhatt appears for NCW’s online hearing in sexual harassment case
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt appeared for the online hearing. Bhatt has assured the Commission of full cooperation with regard to this matter. "As a father of three girls, I have the highest regard for the cause taken up by Ms. Yogita and the National Commission for Women and express my full cooperation for the crusade," he said.
August 19, 2020 -
Saturday Interview | State has remained hostile to business
She has served in various capacities in the state and central governments including as additional director general of foreign trade, Government of India, and as secretary in the public health and finance departments in the Maharashtra government.
July 11, 2020 -
NCW takes cognizance of Bhim Army chief’s tweets against woman
NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma wrote to the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police requesting for a strict action against Aazad.
June 19, 2020 -
Amidst COVID-19 lockdown ‘significant’ increase in cyber crimes against women: Experts
According to National Commission for Women (NCW) data, 54 cybercrime complaints were received online in April in comparison to 37 complaints - received online and by post - in March, and 21 complaints in February.
May 3, 2020 -
Students ‘molested’ at Gargi College; DCW chief joins protest, Kejriwal demands action against culprits
Protesting against the incident on Monday, the students gathered inside the college against the management and soon the number of students reached between 1500 to 2000.
February 10, 2020 -
Gang rape: NCW visits shelter home to talk to victim
Later, the team also visited the Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar.
November 16, 2019 -
Vivek Oberoi, a vocal supporter of PM Narendra Modi, has no plans to enter politics
Oberoi said politics should not play spoilsport for cinema.
May 21, 2019 -
Vivek Oberoi apologises over tweet on LS polls featuring Aishwarya Rai, deletes it
"Those in the meme don't have a problem, but everyone else has," he claimed
May 21, 2019 -
NCW requests Kerala CM Vijayan to ensure safety of nuns
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was on Wednesday, 6 February, urged to ensure the safety of the nuns who are witness to a rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal.
February 6, 2019 -
BJP MLA Sadhana Singh served notice over remarks on Mayawati
The NCW's action comes a day after Singh apologised, saying she did not intend to insult anyone.
January 21, 2019 -
NCW defunct, pliant to PM Modi, says All India Mahila Congress president
Dev hit back asking where was the NCW when the girls of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) were assaulted. It happens to be PM Modi’s constituency.
January 11, 2019 -
AIR sexual harassment: NCW seeks Prasar Bharti, I&B reports
The move came in response of complaints received from the office bearers of AIR Casual Announcer and Comperes Union alleging they were sexually harassed.
November 16, 2018