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Accused in the Spanish woman gangrape case sent to jail after being produced in court

Three arrested in gangrape of Spanish woman in Patna; forensic teams collect evidence, NCW demands justice swiftly.

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Sandeshkhali violence | NCW chairperson seeks Mamata resignation, demands President’s rule in Bengal

As the situation in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas, gradually returns to normalcy following a week of protests alleging TMC-led atrocities on villagers and sexual harassment of women, the police have been maintaining a strong vigil in the area.

The Hindu

Training on governance for women leaders held in Parliament complex

The initiative ‘Panchayat Se Parliament Tak’ (From Panchayat to Parliament) was organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Institute of Constitutional and Parliament Studies in the Parliament House complex in Delhi.

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28,811 complaints of crimes against women received in 2023, over 50% from U.P.: NCW data

NCW registered 28,811 complaints of crime against women in 2021, with UP recording highest at 16,109.

The Hindu

NCW takes stand for alleged sexual assault at Delhi's Hospital, demands arrest of accused

The National Commission for Women (NCW) directed the police officer concerned to thoroughly investigate the alleged sexual harassment at Burari Hospital in Delhi, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused individuals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament panel seeks details of vacancies in WCD Ministry, autonomous bodies

The CARA still has 12 vacancies, the NCW has 14, and the NIPPD still has 214 vacant posts.

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Kerala Doctor Suicide: NCW asks for action-taken-report within 5 days from state police

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has expressed deep concern over the death of a young doctor in Thiruvananthapuram. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NCW receives maximum number of complaints from U.P. over last 5 years

NCW has received 1.2 lakh complaints from U.P., 22,231 from Delhi, 11,562 from Maharashtra, 5,733 from Tamil Nadu, 2,325 from Telangana, and 2,131 from Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

SC: Const. does not provide TN Gov. "discretion" to withhold Bills re-passed by Assembly. NCW directs TN police to register case against actor Mansoor Ali Khan for alleged derogatory remarks on Trisha Krishnan. AIADMK to review progress of booth-level committees at meeting tomorrow.

The Hindu

National Commission for Women directs T.N. police to book actor Mansoor Ali Khan for derogatory remarks on Trisha

NCW directs TN Police to register case against actor Mansoor Ali Khan for alleged derogatory remarks against actress Trisha Krishnan. NCW taking suo motu action, invoking IPC Section 509 B and other relevant laws. Remarks normalize violence against women and must be condemned. Khan claims comments were misrepresented and he…

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Regional consultation session in Tiruchi discusses marriage and divorce laws

Laws dealing with issues related to marriage and divorce were the focus of the Southern Region Law Review consultation meet organised by Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) and the National Council for Women (NCW) in Tiruchi

The Hindu

National Commission for Women demands action report from Telangana DGP on atrocities faced by women students at EFLU

The NCW writes to DGP Anjani Kumar, demanding investigation into atrocities faced by women on EFLU campus. Rajya Sabha MP V. Sivadasan had highlighted the matter. NCW asked police to file action-taken report within a week. Students allege that security personnel manhandled them and that the administration was trying to…

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Three MPs write letters raising concern about student safety at EFLU

MPs write to NCW, Education Minister, UGC Chair demanding fair probe, withdrawal of cases against 11 students at EFLU, Hyderabad. Urge action to ensure survivor gets justice, safety of students from all parts of India. UGC Chair urged to intervene, restore trust in university community. Classes resume Oct 25.

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NCW chief hails changing roles of women in movies

NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma expresses delight at roles women are essaying in movies, stressing the need for equality in pay. DGP Anjani Kumar and Member-secretary Meenakshi Negi call for dialogue to reshape narrative and portray women as strong, complex characters.

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National Commission for Women should address complaints in a time-bound manner: House panel

A Parliamentary Committee recommended that the National Commission for Women should take appropriate measures to resolve all complaints it receives within a definite period of time by streamlining the procedures in coordination with the concerned agencies.

The Hindu

NCW seeks report on Jawaharnagar stripping incident

The accused’s mother was also with him when the incident took place, and she reportedly supported his actions by warning the passersby who attempted to intervene.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Tiger population leaps to minimum of 435 in State, and more

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NCW member Khushboo Sundar visits Udupi college to inquire about alleged video recording in washroom

She requests not to put communal colour to alleged voyeurism in college

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Morning Digest | ED does not have power to seek police remand: T.N. Minister Senthil Balaji argues in SC; NCW chief meets victims of sexual violence in Manipur, and more

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NCW chief meets victims of sexual violence in Manipur

NCW chief visits Manipur to meet victims of sexual violence; meets State officials, women's groups and civil society reps; will submit report on attacks on women in strife-torn State soon. #NCW #Manipur #SexualViolence #Victims #StateOfficials #WomenGroups #CivilSociety #Report

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NCW member Kushboo Sundar heads to Udupi to look into college washroom incident

Kushboo Sundar to speak with students, meet cops, visit college to ensure women's dignity.

Dynamite News

NCW member Kushboo Sundar heads to Udupi to look into filming of girl student in college washroom

National Commission for Women (NCW) member Kushboo Sundar said on Wednesday that she was heading to Udupi in Karnataka to look into the issue of alleged recording of a video of a female student in a paramedical college washroom by her fellow students. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kuki women students of Manipur University recount horror of targeted attack by mob

Mob brandishing sticks and knives shouted slogans, forced female students out of rooms and verbally abused them. 4 women Ph.D. scholars cowered in toilet for 6 hrs. Assam Rifles rescued them and took to police campus. Victims fear retribution, refuse to file FIRs.

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Under fire after Newslaundry report, NCW chief says wrote thrice to Manipur authorities

The National Commission for Women received no response to three letters which raised concerns about violence against women in the state and were sent to the Manipur authorities, the commission’s chief Rekha Sharma claimed on Friday.

The Hindu

National Commission for Women had been apprised of Manipur video incident on June 12

Before the video of the alleged incident of women being paraded naked and brutally assaulted in Manipur went viral on July 19, the National Commission for Women had been apprised of the same more than a month ago on June 12

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