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Acting chairperson of National Commission for Women (NCW) Rekha Sharma during a visit to Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

Outsiders aggravated situation in BHU, says NCW

Regarding curfew timings, Ms Sharma said that same timings would soon be announced for both, girls and boys.

7 Oct 2017 6:11 AM IST

A number of students were hurt when clashes broke out between the police and students of the BHU after the students started protesting against alleged molestation of a girl. (Photo: PTI/File)

Eve-teasing rampant in BHU; same curfew timings for boys, girls: NCW

The NCW chairperson pointed out that a few boys, who are not students of BHU, have been staying 'illegally' in the...

6 Oct 2017 2:43 PM IST

Mumbai court grants bail to Mahesh Murthy for 2nd sexual offence

Murthy had filed an anticipatory bail application after another case of sexual harassment was registered against him on...

8 April 2018 7:39 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Bishops write to PM against move to ban confessions

Pakiam said the NCW had abused its powers by submitting a one-sided report.

28 July 2018 6:26 AM IST

NCW chief Rekha Sharma also stressed on the need to empower women, the other 50 per cent of the population. (Photo: File | ANI)

Have reservations about reservation system in politics, says women...

Rekha Sharma's remarks come at a time when oppn is urging govt to ensure women reservation bill is passed in Monsoon...

27 July 2018 9:02 PM IST

Virgin girls like sealed bottles: Jadavpur varsity prof posts on FB, triggers row

'Virgin girls like sealed bottles': Jadavpur varsity prof posts on FB,...

The post, 'Virgin Bride Why Not?' was taken down later but Sarkar continued to defend his statement.

15 Jan 2019 11:14 AM IST

Kamal Haasan during his visit to the DGPs office.

Pollachi rape scandal: Celebs raises voice for victims

The case, which triggered widespread outrage, has been transferred to the CB-CID now.

14 March 2019 2:38 AM IST

An American national who was allegedly drugged and gangraped at a hotel in Delhi in April, has returned to India to record her statement and identify the accused. (Representational image)

27-year-old Kerala woman starved to death for dowry: NCW demands...

Asking suo motu cognizance of the media report titled 'starved for dowry, woman dies at 20 kg', the NCW has issued a...

1 April 2019 7:25 PM IST

The three doctors were arrested for allegedly abetting the post-graduate medical student Tadvi, who belonged to the Scheduled Tribe community, to end her life on May 22. (Representational Image)

Dr Payal suicide case: All 3 accused sent to police custody till May...

The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has suspended the three doctors.

29 May 2019 9:36 AM IST

On May 6, Priyanka Shete wrote a letter to NCW seeking registration of an FIR against her uncle and cousins. (Photo: ANI)

'Threatening to kill me': Pune teen seeks women commission's help from...

The girl was allegedly threatened for falling in love with a lower caste boy, police said.

10 May 2019 1:08 PM IST

The commission wrote a letter to Director General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh (UP) and mentioned that it would shortly send a team to UP to look into the events. (Photo: Representational image)

Unnao rape case: NCW request UP Police to ensure fair and speedy probe

The Commission has also demanded that the NCW should be kept apprised at every stage of the investigation.

29 July 2019 3:27 PM IST

The NHRC also feels that there should be a State Human Rights Commission in Delhi to deal with such cases.

NCW for stern action against cops

NHRC also serves notice to chief secy and DGP, seeks detailed report of case.

19 Sept 2019 1:50 AM IST