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Centre May Act Against Twitter Over Video Of Manipur Women Paraded Naked
The government is likely to take action against Twitter over the horrific Manipur video of two women being paraded naked by a group of men, which went viral on Wednesday, triggering waves of outrage.
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University Grants Commission Frames New Guidelines On Women's Safety In Higher Education Institutions
The UGC committee observed that there is a strong need to challenge the culture of silence that perpetuate the acts of violence against women, be it within the campus or outside
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Highlights: Internet Cut In Aligarh For 6 Hours Amid Anti-CAA Violence
Two separate incidents of violence, during protests against the Citizenship Act, have been reported in Delhi and Aligarh. Here are the highlights:
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At White House Staff Picnic, Biden Says, Seven Women Told Him They'd Been Raped
Speaking at the United State of Women summit on Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden said that seven women he met on a rope line at a White House picnic Monday told him they had been raped.
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Pakistan Province Passes Landmark Law Protecting Women Against Violence
Lawmakers in Pakistan's largest province on Wednesday gave unprecedented protection to female victims of violence, in a bid to stem a rising tide of gender-related abuse in a country ranked as the world's third most dangerous place for women.
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Court Junks Plea Against 2nd Husband, Says Relation Invalid
Nuptial knot tied with another person during subsistence of the earlier marriage is invalid, a Delhi court has said while dismissing a woman's plea seeking relief in a domestic violence case filed against her second husband.
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Invoke 'Nirbhaya Act' to Check Crime Against Women: Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has asked the District Collectors to "invoke" the stringent 'Nirbhaya Act' against the anti-social elements who indulge in violence against women.
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Michelle Obama Calls for Addressing Crisis in Girl's Education
With a whopping 62 million girls out of school worldwide, US First Lady Michelle Obama has said to address the global crisis in girl's education requires not just investment, but also challenging cultural beliefs and practices.
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On Raksha Bandhan Evening, Haryana to Launch All-Women Police Stations
Hoping to provide a better police environment for women, Haryana Police will launch all-women police stations in all 21 districts of the state on August 28, on the eve of Raksha Bandhan, the Hindu festival symbolising brother-sister bond.
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Javed Akhtar: Lack of political will to protest violence against women
Javed Akhtar expressed dismay that political parties do not have the "will or courage" to act against such violent incidents because of "vote banks".
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'Dear Chief Minister, sack Somnath Bharti': Pressure on AAP to act against Law Minister
Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government is under increasing pressure to remove Law Minister Somnath Bharti over his controversial raid, though Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has stood by him. Over 40 academicians and rights activists have asked the Chief Minister to sack Mr Bharti, alleging "racist and sexual violence" on the African women who were targ...
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Need to end all acts of violence against women: Sonia Gandhi
Against the backdrop of rising crimes against women, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today said making laws for their empowerment is not enough as they will have to be implemented properly on ground.
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Akhilesh Yadav promises action after workers accused of violence
Akhilesh Yadav, who may be declared the new chief minister of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, has promised action against anyone from his party found breaking the law. "We will throw people out of the party if necessary to ensure to ensure that fair inquiries can be held," he said. "I've asked our workers to remain calm and polite even if members from ot...
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US expands count of rape victims by including men
The government is expanding its definition of rape, including men for the first time when counting the number of victims, the Obama administration announced on Friday. The expansion, which supporters say is long overdue, is important because policymakers and lawmakers use crime statistics to allocate resources for prevention and victim assistance.
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Centre May Act Against Twitter Over Video Of Manipur Women Paraded Naked
The government is likely to take action against Twitter over the horrific Manipur video of two women being paraded naked by a group of men, which went viral on Wednesday, triggering waves of outrage.
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University Grants Commission Frames New Guidelines On Women's Safety In Higher Education Institutions
The UGC committee observed that there is a strong need to challenge the culture of silence that perpetuate the acts of violence against women, be it within the campus or outside
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Highlights: Internet Cut In Aligarh For 6 Hours Amid Anti-CAA Violence
Two separate incidents of violence, during protests against the Citizenship Act, have been reported in Delhi and Aligarh. Here are the highlights:
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At White House Staff Picnic, Biden Says, Seven Women Told Him They'd Been Raped
Speaking at the United State of Women summit on Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden said that seven women he met on a rope line at a White House picnic Monday told him they had been raped.
-
Pakistan Province Passes Landmark Law Protecting Women Against Violence
Lawmakers in Pakistan's largest province on Wednesday gave unprecedented protection to female victims of violence, in a bid to stem a rising tide of gender-related abuse in a country ranked as the world's third most dangerous place for women.
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Court Junks Plea Against 2nd Husband, Says Relation Invalid
Nuptial knot tied with another person during subsistence of the earlier marriage is invalid, a Delhi court has said while dismissing a woman's plea seeking relief in a domestic violence case filed against her second husband.
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Invoke 'Nirbhaya Act' to Check Crime Against Women: Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has asked the District Collectors to "invoke" the stringent 'Nirbhaya Act' against the anti-social elements who indulge in violence against women.
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Michelle Obama Calls for Addressing Crisis in Girl's Education
With a whopping 62 million girls out of school worldwide, US First Lady Michelle Obama has said to address the global crisis in girl's education requires not just investment, but also challenging cultural beliefs and practices.
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On Raksha Bandhan Evening, Haryana to Launch All-Women Police Stations
Hoping to provide a better police environment for women, Haryana Police will launch all-women police stations in all 21 districts of the state on August 28, on the eve of Raksha Bandhan, the Hindu festival symbolising brother-sister bond.
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Javed Akhtar: Lack of political will to protest violence against women
Javed Akhtar expressed dismay that political parties do not have the "will or courage" to act against such violent incidents because of "vote banks".
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'Dear Chief Minister, sack Somnath Bharti': Pressure on AAP to act against Law Minister
Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government is under increasing pressure to remove Law Minister Somnath Bharti over his controversial raid, though Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has stood by him. Over 40 academicians and rights activists have asked the Chief Minister to sack Mr Bharti, alleging "racist and sexual violence" on the African women who were targ...
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Need to end all acts of violence against women: Sonia Gandhi
Against the backdrop of rising crimes against women, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today said making laws for their empowerment is not enough as they will have to be implemented properly on ground.
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Akhilesh Yadav promises action after workers accused of violence
Akhilesh Yadav, who may be declared the new chief minister of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, has promised action against anyone from his party found breaking the law. "We will throw people out of the party if necessary to ensure to ensure that fair inquiries can be held," he said. "I've asked our workers to remain calm and polite even if members from ot...
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US expands count of rape victims by including men
The government is expanding its definition of rape, including men for the first time when counting the number of victims, the Obama administration announced on Friday. The expansion, which supporters say is long overdue, is important because policymakers and lawmakers use crime statistics to allocate resources for prevention and victim assistance.
