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From Manipur silence to ‘love jihad’ remarks: 5 gems from Rekha Sharma’s tenure as NCW chief

When Rekha Sharma joined the National Commission for Women as a member in 2015, she was winding up a political role as the BJP’s state media in-charge in Haryana. As she wraps up her tenure at the commission this month, she is leaving behind a similar legacy.

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All personal laws related to women should be equal across all religions: NCW chief Rekha Sharma

After the SC ruled on June 10 that a Muslim woman is entitled to claim maintenance after divorce, NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma welcomed the decision and stated that all personal laws related to women should be equal across all religions. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rises to 65

The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district rose to 65 on Sunday, according to the district collectorate. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Swati Maliwal assault case: Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar fails to appear before NCW

Swati Maliwal assault case: NCW summons Arvind Kejriwal's personal assistant Bibhav Kumar over assault allegations; accused fails to appear before the commission.

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As Sandeshkhali women retract complaints, NCW writes to EC seeking inquiry

NCW urges EC to investigate TMC's coercion of women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal during General Elections, 2024.

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Sandeshkhali simmers amid a ‘fabricated rape complaint’, and TMC vs NCW

“We have been silent all these days but we were compelled to come out after receiving threats from local BJP people,” claimed Anjana*, the daughter-in-law of a Sandeshkhali local who has withdrawn her rape complaint against Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.

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Sandeshkhali violence | TMC threatens to move EC against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma

TMC to file complaint against NCW chairperson for alleged misuse of power in Sandeshkhali sexual assault case

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Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case: SIT to probe NCW’s complaint

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged sexual abuse cases involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna has launched a probe into a complaint by the National Commission for Women (NCW).

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No victim has registered a complaint against Prajwal Revanna: NCW

National Commission for Women said that no victim has come forward to register a complaint against Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna.

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Prajwal case: Rahul urges Siddaramaiah to extend support to vicitms

Rahul Gandhi urges support for sexual assault victims

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BJP mulls legal action on tweet against Kangana; Congress backpedals, calls her ‘daughter of Himachal’

Congress's Supriya Shrinate sparks controversy with deleted post on Kangana Ranaut's political debut, facing backlash and demands for action.

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Congress lands in new trouble with Shrinate’s now-deleted post on Kangana

Congress is defensive on Supriya Shrinate’s post on Kangana Ranaut while the BJP increasing the heat with mulling legal action against Ms. Shrinate. Congress leader mentioned that some parody account on X had made this objectionable post. Ms. Ranaut hit back saying that she had played various roles in movies and…

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NCW Seeks Action Against Congress' Supriya Shrinate Within 3 Days Over 'Lewd' Comments On Kangana Ranaut

The National Commission For Women has lodged a complaint against Supriya Shrinate with the Election Commissioner, citing an “offensive post” about Kangana Ranaut, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Lok Sabha candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sandeshkhali violence: NCW chief meets President Murmu, recommends President's rule in West Bengal

NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma met President Droupadi Murmu and recommended President’s rule in West Bengal over the Sandeshkhali violence

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Accused in the Spanish woman gangrape case sent to jail after being produced in court

Three arrested in gangrape of Spanish woman in Patna; forensic teams collect evidence, NCW demands justice swiftly.

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Sandeshkhali violence | NCW chairperson seeks Mamata resignation, demands President’s rule in Bengal

As the situation in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas, gradually returns to normalcy following a week of protests alleging TMC-led atrocities on villagers and sexual harassment of women, the police have been maintaining a strong vigil in the area.

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Training on governance for women leaders held in Parliament complex

The initiative ‘Panchayat Se Parliament Tak’ (From Panchayat to Parliament) was organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Institute of Constitutional and Parliament Studies in the Parliament House complex in Delhi.

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28,811 complaints of crimes against women received in 2023, over 50% from U.P.: NCW data

NCW registered 28,811 complaints of crime against women in 2021, with UP recording highest at 16,109.

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NCW takes stand for alleged sexual assault at Delhi's Hospital, demands arrest of accused

The National Commission for Women (NCW) directed the police officer concerned to thoroughly investigate the alleged sexual harassment at Burari Hospital in Delhi, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused individuals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament panel seeks details of vacancies in WCD Ministry, autonomous bodies

The CARA still has 12 vacancies, the NCW has 14, and the NIPPD still has 214 vacant posts.

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Kerala Doctor Suicide: NCW asks for action-taken-report within 5 days from state police

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has expressed deep concern over the death of a young doctor in Thiruvananthapuram. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NCW receives maximum number of complaints from U.P. over last 5 years

NCW has received 1.2 lakh complaints from U.P., 22,231 from Delhi, 11,562 from Maharashtra, 5,733 from Tamil Nadu, 2,325 from Telangana, and 2,131 from Andhra Pradesh.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

SC: Const. does not provide TN Gov. "discretion" to withhold Bills re-passed by Assembly. NCW directs TN police to register case against actor Mansoor Ali Khan for alleged derogatory remarks on Trisha Krishnan. AIADMK to review progress of booth-level committees at meeting tomorrow.

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National Commission for Women directs T.N. police to book actor Mansoor Ali Khan for derogatory remarks on Trisha

NCW directs TN Police to register case against actor Mansoor Ali Khan for alleged derogatory remarks against actress Trisha Krishnan. NCW taking suo motu action, invoking IPC Section 509 B and other relevant laws. Remarks normalize violence against women and must be condemned. Khan claims comments were misrepresented and he…

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Regional consultation session in Tiruchi discusses marriage and divorce laws

Laws dealing with issues related to marriage and divorce were the focus of the Southern Region Law Review consultation meet organised by Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) and the National Council for Women (NCW) in Tiruchi

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