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Naked women being filmed by CCTVs; 11 deaths in two months at Delhi shelter home 'Asha Kiran'

More shocking details about Asha Kiran – the Delhi government's shelter home for mentally unstable women where 11 deaths were reported in past two months – have now come to fore.

Feb 06, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

Swati Maliwal granted bail in DCW recruitment case, tweets 'truth can't be harassed'

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal was on Monday granted bail by a special court after she appeared in case of alleged irregularities in recruitment in women’s panel.

Feb 06, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

Delhi University students approach DCW over notice banning selfies, combing hair

Delhi University students today approached the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) against a recent circular by Miranda House banning taking of selfies and combing hair in college corridor.

Jan 24, 2017, 20:15 PM IST

After ordering ACB probe against Swati Maliwal, Delhi High Court to hear DCW salary issue

The Delhi High Court will on Tuesday hear the salary matter of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).

Jan 24, 2017, 09:29 AM IST

Bengaluru re-run: Girl groped in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, drunk goons attack cops; DCW orders probe

In a possible re-run of Bengaluru's shocking molestation case, it has now come to light that a group of drunk revellers had attacked policemen who stopped them from harassing a young woman on New Year's Eve in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar locality.

Jan 05, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal chargesheeted in recruitment scam, BJP wants her out

The BJP on Wednesday demanded resignation of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal after the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) filed a chargesheet in an alleged case of irregularities in appoitments.

Dec 21, 2016, 21:23 PM IST

DCW issues notice to Delhi Health Secretary over medico-legal case copy to victims

Health Secretary Chandrakar Bharti has been asked to provide information on the steps taken by the department to monitor the compliance of court orders.

Dec 02, 2016, 19:52 PM IST

Sarai Rohilla case: After men, Delhi women are being 'raped by the system', says DCW chief

Swati Maliwal, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief, on Wednesday said that women after being raped by men are "raped again by the system" as the government has not taken adequate steps for their safety.

Nov 24, 2016, 06:06 AM IST

DCW issues notice to Delhi Police over misbehaviour with female student

The Women's Commission has asked the Delhi Police to reply to the notice within 72 hours, failing which action as per law will be initiated.

Nov 07, 2016, 21:38 PM IST

BK Bansal suicide: NHRC, DCW issue notice to CBI, Kejriwal demands probe against Amit Shah

The NHRC and DCW on Thursday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the suicide of senior bureaucrat BK Bansal and his family members.

Sep 29, 2016, 19:03 PM IST

HC seeks police reply on DCW's plea to quash FIR against chief Maliwal

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the city police's response on a plea filed by Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) for quashing of an FIR registered against its chief Swati Maliwal for allegedly revealing the identity of minor rape victim.

Sep 26, 2016, 22:49 PM IST

Demolish 'tehkhanas' at Delhi's GB Road brothels, Swati Maliwal tells MCD

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Monday issued a notice to the the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (North-MCD) to demolish illegal structures, including 'tehkhanas' or hidden cells, in the brothels of Delhi`s red-light area at GB Road.

Sep 26, 2016, 18:05 PM IST

Not scared, says DCW chief Swati Maliwal after ACB raids; Kejriwal targets PM Modi

  Delhi Commission for Women's chief Swati Maliwal has said that she will be not "be scared or silenced" after the Anti-Corruption Bureau raided her office on Thursday to investigate an allegation of "nepotism and favouritism."

Aug 18, 2016, 19:57 PM IST

ACB carries out searches at DCW office

The ACB action came on a complaint filed by Delhi Congress leader Barkha Singh Shukla, a former DCW head, with the agency on August 12.

Aug 18, 2016, 14:49 PM IST

'Shameful of Rahul Gandhi to sleep in Parliament during crucial discussion'

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Wednesday criticised Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi for sleeping in Parliament when the sensitive issue of women safety was being discussed. 

Jul 20, 2016, 20:56 PM IST

Hockey India to respond on DCW notice to Sardar in 10 weeks' time

The woman, in her complaint, has alleged that Sardar physically abused her after promising to marry her. Sardar, on his part, has denied the allegations.

Jun 22, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Sexual assault case: British hockey player approaches Delhi Commission for Women; accuses Sardar Singh of rape

The commission also issued a notice to Hockey India president Narinder Batra on Wednesday and sought an explanation with regard to the allegations made by the complainant against HI and the action taken or proposed to be taken by it in the matter.

Jun 16, 2016, 10:08 AM IST

DCW, Delhi Police hold meet to ascertain 'ownership' of brothels

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal has been holding a series of meetings with all the concerned persons regarding the issue of human trafficking in Delhi.

May 28, 2016, 17:14 PM IST

DCW assures strict action against woman for thrashing 85-year-old mother

After a video showing a lady beating her 85-year-old mother went viral, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday took cognisance of the case and assured strict action against the guilty woman.

May 24, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

Women living in night shelters at huge risk: DCW chief Swati Maliwal

Following a surprise inspection at several night shelters in the national capital, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday said the women staying at the shelters are living in precarious conditions and that their safety is at huge risk.

May 22, 2016, 10:04 AM IST