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Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden takes 'leave of absence' from band after ar
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 15 (ANI): Pop band Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden is taking a "leave of absence" from the band following his arrest last month in connection with domestic violence case.
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Suicide, domestic violence cases surged during lockdown in Ludhiana: Polic
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 28 (ANI): A hike is witnessed in suicide and domestic violence cases in Ludhiana during the lockdown with 100 cases of suicide and 1500 domestic violence complaints registered during the period, said Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Akhil Chaudhary
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'STREE' to support, empower women undergoing domestic violence launched in
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 7 (ANI): Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) in association with Hyderabad City Police has launched a programme 'STREE' that will support and empower women undergoing domestic violence and abuse.
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Empowering bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence,
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 30 (ANI): A UK based study has found out that training people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse.
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FIFA, WHO launch #SafeHome campaign to help domestic violence victims amid
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], May 28 (ANI): FIFA, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission have joined forces to launch the #SafeHome campaign to support women and children at risk of domestic violence.
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Study finds training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 28 (ANI): Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, finds a UK based study. Results of the study found that a total of 81 per cent of participants reported being more likely to intervene when they
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Kumaraswamy slams BJP govt in K'taka for decision to shut centers for wome
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 16 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy slammed the Karnataka government led by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa for deciding to shut down Santhwana centres (which assist women who are victims of domestic violence, rape, etc.), in the state.
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Bollywood divas support 'Lockdown Mein Lockup' initiative to help domestic
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Bollywood divas on Monday raised their voices in support of the 'LockDown Mein LockUp' initiative to help women facing domestic violence by sharing selfies along with the names of victims on social media.
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Ludhiana councillor and Punjab minister's wife urges CM to reconsider deci
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], May 9 (ANI): Fearing a surge in cases of domestic violence in Punjab, wife of a Congress leader from the state has requested Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to rethink decision allowing home delivery of liquor during the lockdown imposed to prevent the furth
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Reach out for help if you are suffering from domestic violence: Suresh Rai
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): India batsman Suresh Raina on Monday advised one and all for help if they are suffering from either domestic violence or child abuse during the lockdown period.
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Raipur Police launches "Chuppi Todd" campaign as domestic violence cases s
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 3 (ANI): In a bid to curb domestic violence that have increased during the lockdown period, Raipur Police has launched "Chuppi Tod" campaign to address this issue in which the police is regularly in touch with the victims of domestic violence to ensure the
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Over 1,000 cases of domestic violence registered during lockdown in Uttara
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 28 (ANI): After the lockdown was imposed across the country to halt the spread of coronavirus, as many as 1309 cases of domestic violence were lodged in the state of Uttarakhand, an official said.
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