National Commission for Women

'NCW ready to submit its opinion on triple talaq if SC asks'

The apex court has fixed a six-day schedule for hearing, in which three days are available for those challenging triple talaq and three days for those defending it.

May 17, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

Arun Jaitley's Budget 2017 pro-women: NCW Chairperson

National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam today congratulated Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for the pro-women measures announced in the Union budget.

Feb 01, 2017, 22:27 PM IST

AAP leader Ashutosh appears before NCW in 'sex CD` case, drags PM Narendra Modi's name – Know why

The NCW had summoned Ashutosh for writing an article in defence of sacked Delhi Minister Sandeep Kumar.

Sep 08, 2016, 12:43 PM IST

AAP leader Ashutosh to appear before NCW today for defending Sandeep Kumar in `sex CD` case

In his article titled "The Sex Was Consensual, Private Act. Why AAP Punished Its Man", Ashutosh had said a public figure is entitled to his or her private space and they should not be chased.

Sep 08, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

Sandeep Kumar sex CD row: Ashutosh says “Should I be hanged for writing a column”

Reacting to National Commission for Women's notice over his blog defending rape accused Sandeep Kumar, Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashutosh said, “should I be hanged for writing a column?”

Sep 06, 2016, 10:04 AM IST

No more ‘censorship’ powers to Censor Board, only ‘certification’: IB sources

In a massive development set to rock the Censor Board and the film industry, the monitoring body is likely to be stripped off its 'censoring' powers and will be left only with the authority to 'certify'.

Aug 14, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

Horrific gangrape in UP's Bulandshahr shocks nation, CM Akhilesh Yadav orders cops to nab culprits within 24 hours

A three-member team of National Commission for Women (NCW) today reached and inspected the scene of the crime.

Jul 31, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

Home Minister has assured to look into gender crimes in Bihar: NCW

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has given an assurance that he will look into the recent gender crimes in Bihar, according to a member of the National Commission for Women.

Jul 07, 2016, 14:42 PM IST

Salman Khan 'raped woman' remark insensitive and unfortunate: Aamir Khan

Earlier, the 'Wanted' hunk reportedly said that he felt like a 'raped woman' after shooting for the wrestling sequences in his upcoming release 'Sultan'. 

Jul 04, 2016, 13:42 PM IST

No apology from Salman Khan as he responds to NCW notice on 'raped woman' remark

Here's what Salman Khan has to say to NCW's notice

Jun 29, 2016, 13:18 PM IST

Motihari gang-rape: Doctors in Bihar continue to use two-finger test, says NCW report

Five men had stormed into the woman's hut, dragged her out and gang-raped her in front of her parents and neighbours ​in Motihari in Bihar's East Champaran district. 

Jun 29, 2016, 08:48 AM IST

Rajasthan shocker: When "mera baap chor hai" was tattooed on a woman's forehead for not bringing dowry

The woman alleged that since her marriage in January last year, her husband and in-laws used to beat her up and demand dowry of Rs 51,000.

Jun 28, 2016, 10:40 AM IST

'Raped woman' remark: Finally, Salman Khan speaks to media - Here's what he said

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who sparked uproar in India by saying his heavy training schedule for an upcoming film left him feeling "like a raped woman", said Thursday he needs to talk less to stay out of trouble.

Jun 24, 2016, 06:02 AM IST

'Strong' Salman Khan can handle any controversy: Pulkit Samrat

Actor Pulkit Samrat feels a "strong and truthful" Salman Khan can handle any sort of controversies around him.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Salman Khan rape remark: Father Salim Khan apologises, says intention wasn’t wrong!

Salman has been asked by National Commission for Women to apologise within seven days.

Jun 21, 2016, 13:55 PM IST

Salman Khan's rape remark: National Commission for Women demands apology within seven days!

Salman Khan's rape remark: National Commission for Women demands apology within seven days!

Jun 21, 2016, 12:53 PM IST

National Women's policy will be in place by July-end: NCW

The National Women's Policy, with a special chapter on single women heading families, is likely to be in place by the third week of July, National Commission for Women Chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam said here on Tuesday.

Jun 14, 2016, 16:29 PM IST

Badaun re-run? Teenage girl murdered after gang-rape, body hanged from tree in UP

A teenaged girl was allegedly abducted, gang-raped, murdered and her body hanged from a tree in Nanpara area here.

May 29, 2016, 23:06 PM IST

National Commission for Women team visits Murthal

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Haryana government to submit its reply regarding Murthal gang-rape incident by February 29.

Feb 27, 2016, 22:04 PM IST

Ex-cabinet secretary Alok Rawat appointed as first male member of NCW

Former Cabinet Secretary Alok Rawat has been appointed as the first male member of the National Commission for Women, filling the fourth seat in the five-member body.

Oct 21, 2015, 15:24 PM IST