MeToo: SC declines urgent hearing on PIL seeking FIRs based on sexual harassment allegations
The case will come up for hearing in regular course, said SC.
Oct 22, 2018, 12:17 PM IST
Women journalists covering protests outside Sabarimala temple attacked, NCW takes cognizance
At least two female reporters were injured when the protesters turned to the media vans to attack them.
Oct 17, 2018, 16:33 PM IST
Most women go through sexual harassment, should report to police: NCW chief Rekha Sharma on #MeToo movement
In a statement, Sharma pointed out that if women who have been victims of sexual assault and harassment don't complain then the predators get a reason to do the same with other women.
Oct 10, 2018, 15:32 PM IST
NCW personally speaking to #MeToo survivors, gathers details on allegations
The statutory body also said that it will be giving an official statement on the movement on Wednesday.
Oct 09, 2018, 17:09 PM IST
NCW asks police to identify unsafe spots for women in Delhi
NCW met Delhi Police to work collectively on the issue of women safety in the national capital.
Sep 26, 2018, 18:34 PM IST
Kerala nun rape case: Accused Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal arrives for questioning at Crime Branch office
Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal has been asked to appear before Kerala Police for questioning in connection with the case.
Sep 19, 2018, 07:41 AM IST
Kerala church writes to PM Narendra Modi, urges Centre to reject NCW proposal to abolish confessions
The Kerala bishops argued that the NCW's ''shocking'' proposal could lead to blackmailing of women.
Jul 28, 2018, 06:31 AM IST
National Commission for Women rejects survey that said India is most dangerous place for women
The survey had said women were safer in Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia and Saudi Arabia than they are in India.
Jun 27, 2018, 08:18 AM IST
Khunti gang-rape: Two arrested, all identified, confirms police
Five women engaged in an anti-human trafficking campaign in Khunti district were abducted and gang-raped by armed men on June 22.
Jun 23, 2018, 23:02 PM IST
NCW, Airbnb to create livelihood options for northeast's women
10 women from Meghalaya, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh will be trained by Airbnb and provided with livelihood opportunities in tourism, hospitality and other skill-oriented initiatives.
A doctor may just have demolished the 'semen balloon' story on Twitter
Throwing balloons at people without their consent is wrong. Don't throw balloons at people without their consent.
Mar 02, 2018, 15:14 PM IST
NCW rushes team to LSR after ‘semen-filled’ balloons thrown on students
The incident came to light when one of the students of Lady Shri Ram College reported that a balloon “filled with liquid” was thrown on her and “it dried white” on her black leggings.
Feb 28, 2018, 21:33 PM IST
Policemen not trained on how to behave with women: NCW chief on rape cases
In the wake of repeated incidents of rape and violence against women, National Commission of Women (NCW) Chirperson Rekha Sharma said that policemen need to sensitised to cases of crime.
Jan 18, 2018, 18:12 PM IST
Shocking: At least 2 women harassed at work daily in 2017, says women's panel
At least two women faced harassment at workplace daily in India in 2017, states the National Commission for Women (NCW).
Dec 17, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Bollywood actress molestation case: Govt seeks details from Vistara, NCW questions inaction
Police met the actress at the hotel in Mumbai where she is staying to take her statement over her allegations.
Dec 10, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
Shashi Tharoor uses Miss World's surname 'Chhillar' to attack govt over demonetisation, draws NCW ire
Manushi Chhillar on Saturday won the coveted Miss World 2017 crown at a grand event in China.
Nov 19, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
BHU violence: NCW probe indicts former Vice Chancellor
The National Commission for Women (NCW) team probing the violence in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in September, on Friday indicted the former Vice Chancellor for the incident.
Oct 06, 2017, 23:11 PM IST
Govt to launch web portal to assist women deserted by NRI husbands
The government will soon launch a centralised web portal which will be a repository of information on lawyers and NGOs working in this field and a list of dos and don'ts for them.
Jun 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
NCW seeks fair, speedy trial in Haryana gang-rape case
Taking suo motu cognisance of a brutal gang-rape in Haryana - reminiscent of the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case in Delhi, the National Commission for Women has sought a fair and speedy trial in the case, its Chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam said on Sunday.
May 15, 2017, 02:29 AM IST
Politically motivated cases being fostered against AAP MLAs: Kejriwal to NCW
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday wrote to National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Lalita Kumarmangalam alleging that "politically motivated" cases are being "fostered" against his party's legislators.
Sep 13, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
