The National Commission for Women has sought an action taken report from Delhi Police within a week over the reported gang-rape of a 16-year-old in a moving sleeper bus. The NCW also sought reports in two other alleged sexual offence cases involving minors
Former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over an alleged obscene remark linked to actor Trisha. Booked under multiple legal provisions, his arrest triggered statewide DMK protests, while the party moved court for anticipatory bail and TVK approached the NCW
A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, triggering outrage across Tamil Nadu. Police arrested the main accused and an accomplice within 24 hours. Chief Minister Vijay promised strict punishment, while opposition parties accused the government of failing to maintain law and order
National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar urged media to report crimes against women responsibly, avoid media trials, protect victim identity, ensure fact-checking, and promote gender-sensitive, accurate, and ethical journalism during a workshop in Mumbai
The National Commission for Women recommended lifelong medical care, stronger legal aid, disability recognition, and faster justice for acid attack survivors in India, including Zero FIR, compensation reforms, and improved rehabilitation under the pending Victims of Acid Attacks Bill, 2022
NCW launched a 24/7 short-code helpline, 14490, to offer faster, toll-free support for women facing violence or distress. Staffed by trained counsellors, it strengthens nationwide assistance efforts amid rising crimes against women, urging wider awareness and coordinated interventions
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 30th National Commission for Women (NCW) Foundation Day programme on Monday, at 4:30 pm via video conferencing. In a tweet today, the Prime Minister wrote, “At 4:30 PM this evening, will address the 30th NCW Foundation Day programme. @NCWIndia.” The theme of the programme is ‘She […]
Hyderabad: Gender equality could be achieved only when women were made aware of their rights. “There are many laws for safeguarding and protection of women, however, they are not going to change the society unless we bring change in our own family,” said Rekha Sharma, chairperson, National Commission for Women. Delivering the keynote address for […]
