In a post on X on Friday, the NCW said, "The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a distressing incident reported in Haridwar, where a mother allegedly facilitated the repeated sexual assault of her 13-year-old daughter by her boyfriend and his associate. The Chairp
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra to conduct an investigation, ensure the immediate arrest of the main accused, and provide strict punishment under relevant laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and the POCSO
The National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday strongly condemned the "gross negligence and systemic failures" that led to the tragic death of a minor Dalit rape victim in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, who was kept waiting in an ambulance for over four hours without med
The National Commission for Women is hosting a two-day programme in Varanasi to commemorate the tercentenary of Punyashloka Ahilya Devi Holkar, a revered ruler of the Holkar dynasty renowned for her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to social welfare and women's empowerment, sai
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday organized a special event to honour "Kaafi", an acid attack survivor whose unwavering courage and determination have inspired countless others. The event was presided over by Vijaya K Rahatkar, Chairperson of the NCW, and included the unve
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported gang rape of a 14-year-old Dalit girl in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday strongly condemned the online abuse directed at Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his family, particularly his daughters, following the recent announcement of India-Pakistan understanding of the cessation of hostilities.
National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday organised 'Mahila Maha Jan Sunwai,' an initiative to address and resolve the issues faced by women on time. The five-day initiative by the NCW aimed to provide quick action on pending cases of women in distress.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) Vijaya K Rahatkar inaugurated the 'Mahila Maha Jan Sunwai' camp, a five-day initiative by the NCW. The camp aims to provide quick action on pending cases of women in distress.
After the tension gripped following a girl was allegedly raped in Uttarakhand's Nainital, Senior Superintendent of Police Prahlad Narayan Meena on Thursday said that the accused has been arrested and the situation is under control.
National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar visited Ernakulam on Tuesday. The NCW organised a 'Jansunvaai' in which Rahatkar listened to the problems faced by women.