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Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam trolled, women's panel steps in
The National Commission for Women said that any agreement or disagreement should be expressed with decency and within constitutional rights.
Updated on May 05, 2025 12:13 PM IST
NCW team meets Murshidabad riot victims, TMC describes commission as BJP's wing
During the visit, affected women shared their harrowing experiences from the recent communal violence, which claimed three lives.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:19 PM IST
PTI |
‘Dragged out, butchered…’: What NCW member said about Murshidabad violence
The violence broke out on April 11 in the Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district during a protest over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:13 PM IST
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India's Got Latent row: Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija apologise to NCW
India's Got Latent row: Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija appeared before the National Commission for Women and were questioned for hours.
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 01:17 PM IST
PTI | | Edited by Santanu Das
Case against ‘yeshu yeshu’ pastor Bajinder Singh for harassment, mental torture
The NCW urged authorities to take prompt and striction against Bajinder Singh and also provide protection for the victim.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 12:34 PM IST
Pune bus rape: Case shocks city; bus vandalised in protest, NCW seeks action
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a history sheeter inside a stationary Shivshahi bus at Pune's Swargate depot
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 12:47 AM IST
'India's Got Latent' row: Samay Raina, others fail to appear before NCW
The YouTubers, who were asked to come at 12 pm today, failed to appear in response to the summons, prompting the NCW to reschedule the hearing.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 03:16 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Maharashtra Cyber Cell declines Samay Raina's plea to record statement virtually
Samay Raina, currently in the US, has been asked to appear in person by February 18 to record his statement.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 02:27 PM IST
NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case at Anna University
The team comprising NCW member Mamta Kumari and retired Maharashtra DGP Praveen Dixit visited the university for the enquiry.
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 01:10 PM IST
PTI |
NCW seeks action against Rahul over BJP MP Phangnon Konyak's ‘misconduct’ charge
The National Comission for Women said it has taken suo-motu cognisance of the alleged incident on Thursday.
Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:33 PM IST
NCW chief asks ECI to take action against Arvind Sawant's ‘imported maal’ remark
The NCW chief appealed to all political parties and public representatives that there should be no tampering with the honor, dignity and prestige of women.
Published on Nov 01, 2024 11:46 PM IST
ANI |
Who is Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, the new NCW chief?
Vijaya Rahatkar is the 9th chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). She will succeed Rekha Sharma, who was appointed to the post in 2018.
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 04:41 PM IST
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar named new National Commission for Women chief
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has succeeded Rekha Sharma, whose tenure as NCW chief ended on August 6
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 03:57 PM IST
National Commission for Women seeks release of full Hema Committee report
The National Commission for Women seeks the complete release of the report without retracted portions. Says it is taking steps to address concerns of sex abuse.
Published on Sep 01, 2024 07:07 AM IST
Ex-NCW chief on Kolkata doctor rape-murder: ‘Not the work of one person’
Former NCW chief Rekha Sharma said that the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata seemed like multiple people were involved
Published on Aug 18, 2024 08:51 AM IST
Kolkata rape-murder | What NCW found at hospital: ‘No guards, toilets in…’
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: The NCW alleged that there were lapses in security, infrastructure, and probe surrounding the rape and murder of the trainee doctor.
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 12:47 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
‘Fungus-laden food’: NCW chief on Asha Kiran shelter home deaths
NCW chief Rekha Sharma blamed contaminated water, fungal food and lack of proper medicine in Delhi's Asha Kiran home for the death of women and children
Published on Aug 02, 2024 06:20 PM IST
FIR against social media user for ‘lewd’ post on Captain Anshuman Singh's widow
Delhi Police registered the First Information Report (FIR) on a complaint by the National Commission for Women (NCW).
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 02:40 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
TMC MP Mahua Moitra dares Delhi Police as NCW seeks FIR over ‘pajama’ remark
Mahua Moitra courted controversy by commenting on a video showing the NCW chief's arrival at the site of a stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 07:14 PM IST
NCW seeks report from DGP into alleged obscene video of Punjab minister
Cabinet minister Balkar Singh, who was present in the roadshow of Delhi CM and party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in Jalandhar on Monday, didn’t comment on the issue.
Updated on May 28, 2024 05:42 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Punjab minister in hot water over obscene video, NCW calls for urgent probe
The allegations were brought to light by BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, who accused Balkar Singh of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct.
Updated on May 27, 2024 09:13 PM IST
Kejriwal has chosen Bibhav's side, he is not with Swati: NCW chief
Arvind Kejriwal believes Bibhav Kumar more than he does Swati Maliwal, NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma said.
Published on May 17, 2024 12:48 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Women’s panel summons Bibhav Kumar to hearing in Maliwal incident
A delegation of Delhi BJP women’s wing leaders visited Swati Maliwal’s house, where a person employed by Maliwal met them and accepted a letter of support
Updated on May 17, 2024 06:10 AM IST
NCW summons Kejriwal’s private secretary Bibhav Kumar in Maliwal assault case
The National Commission for Women said it has taken suo moto cognizance in the case and scheduled a hearing in the matter on May 17
Updated on May 16, 2024 04:14 PM IST
TMC accuses NCW chief of ‘political bias’ over Sandeshkhali row, may move EC
TMC accuses NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma of political bias in Sandeshkhali, plans to move ECI against her over false sexual assault complaints.
Updated on May 11, 2024 08:12 AM IST
SIT to probe who 'forced' woman to lodge complaint in sexual abuse case
Sources said the investigating team headed by ADGP BK Singh got to know about the woman only after NCW forwarded the complaint to SIT.
Published on May 10, 2024 04:14 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Prajwal Revanna case: ‘Woman forced to complain,’ says NCW
NCW has also refuted reports about 700 women filing complaints to the commission against Prajwal Revanna.
Published on May 10, 2024 09:35 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Evening briefing: NCW seeks report in Prajwal Revanna case; more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Apr 30, 2024 06:24 PM IST
NCW seeks report from Karnataka police in Prajwal Revanna case
The commission has demanded that a detailed report outlining the measures taken by the police authority concerned be submitted to it within three days
Published on Apr 30, 2024 05:10 PM IST
'Deeply disturbed’: NCW writes to Karnataka DGP over obscene videos case
A woman employed at his residence filed a complaint, accusing Prajwal and his father H D Revanna, of sexually abusing her multiple times between 2019 and 2022.
Published on Apr 30, 2024 01:41 PM IST