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Centre plans to provide bail to undertrial women
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): As part of its recommendations in form of a report, titled 'Women in Prisons', the Ministry of Women and Child Development on Sunday sought relaxation in provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to allow bail to the undertrial women inmates in jai
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Strong sibling bonds key to fight mental health issues
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C., [USA] June 23 (ANI): Strong sibling bonds can help a child recuperate from mental health problems caused due to parental strife.
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Maneka Gandhi calls for rape probe kits in police stations
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Amid the increasing number of sexual crimes against minors in the country, Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) Maneka Gandhi called for Rape Investigation Kits to be placed in all police stations for immediate preliminary investigation. Read More
Maneka Gandhi, Ahir to launch book on prevention of crimes against childre
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi and Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir will jointly launch a handbook on ways to prevent crimes against children.
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245 couples tie knot in mass wedding in Chhattisgarh
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 12 (ANI): As many as 245 couples from the Hindu and Christian community tied the knot at a mass marriage ceremony organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur.
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NRI marriages to be registered within 48 hours: Maneka Gandhi
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday said all marriages of Non-Resident Indians (NRI) solemnised in India have to be registered within 48 hours to prevent non-issuance of passport and visas.
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Maneka Gandhi calls for special cells on women's issues
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday wrote to all ministries to set up special cells on women's issues.
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Air India sexual harassment case: Maneka Gandhi orders probe
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Jun 4 (ANI): Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) Maneka Gandhi on Monday directed the head of the Internal Complaints Committee of Air India to complete inquiry into the sexual harassment complaint against the senior executive, within June.
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Haryana to get one-stop centres for women affected by violence
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], June 1 (ANI): All districts of Haryana will soon get One Stop Centres (OSCs) to facilitate integrated services for women affected by violence.
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Male child victims of sexual abuse eligible for compensation too
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Tuesday urged all States and Union Territories to issue necessary directions to the concerned departments to take necessary steps for including male child victims of sexual abuse in the Victim Compensation Scheme
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Re-train cops to deal with sexual offences: WCD Ministry
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 19 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development has outlined necessary steps for dealing with sexual offences.
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How maternal depression affects child's IQ
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 17 (ANI): A mother's depression can have a negative impact on her child's cognitive development, according to a study.
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