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'Akbar's continuation as minister sends out wrong message'
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 16 (ANI): Demanding an "impartial and fair inquiry" into the multiple sexual harassment allegations levelled against Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs MJ Akbar, Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC) penned a letter to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Min
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Harassers should not be spared: NCW chief
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma on Wednesday lauded the women who have opened up in the ongoing #MeToo movement.
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NCW takes note of sexual misconduct cases in media
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): National Commission for Women (NCW) took cognizance of the reports of sexual misconduct in the media and said that it is in the progress of gathering detailed information of the various allegations that have come to light in the media.
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Nun Rape: NCW summons PC George for third time
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 4 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed PC George, the Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly, to appear before it on November 13.
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Rewari brutality: NCW questions police investigation
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Rewari (Haryana) [India], Sept 20 (ANI): In connection with the Rewari gang-rape case, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday claimed that the police failed to take prompt action, while adding that the parents of the victim suspect that there were "more than 10-12" people involv
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Accused Bishop stepping down is first win: NCW
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sep 15 (ANI): National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma on Saturday termed reports of Jalandhar Bishop Mulakkal stepping down as the first win in the Kerala nun rape case.
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Kerala nun rape: NCW summons MLA over 'prostitute' remark
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 10 (ANI): Condemning Kerala Legislative Assembly member (MLA) PC George for his "prostitute" remark, the National Commission of Women (NCW) on Monday summoned him on September 20.
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NCW demands strict action against PC George
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 9 (ANI): National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma on Sunday lashed out at Kerala MLA PC George over his derogatory comments about the rape victim num from Kerala, and demanded strict action against the lawmaker.
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NCW takes note of Bihar woman thrashing incident
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 21 (ANI): Taking note of the Bihar incident, where a woman was allegedly thrashed and stripped by a mob, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday asked the state police to inform about the action taken in the matter.
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Ban on church confessions recommendation: Orthodox Church observes 'protes
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Kottayam (Kerala) [India], Aug 5 (ANI): The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church on Sunday protested against a recommendation of the National Commission For Women (NCW) seeking ban on the sacrament of confession in churches.
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Kerala Catholic Bishops writes to PM Modi over NCW's proposal
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Jul 27 (ANI): Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference on Friday sent a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over National Commission of Women's (NCW) proposal to abolish the practice of confessions in church.
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Nirbhaya gang-rape: Women activists hail SC 'landmark' decision
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi/Bengaluru/Mumbai (Karnataka/Maharashtra) [India], July 09 (ANI): The National Commission of Women (NCW) and women activists on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's "landmark decision" in Nirbhaya gang-rape case and said "justice can be delayed but not denied."
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