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NHRC Faults Probe of Foxconn Hiring, Orders New Inquiry
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has admonished labor officials for failure to adequately investigate evidence of employment discrimination at Foxconn. An undated NHRC case status document shows Tamil Nadu labor officials told the commission on July 5 that 6.7 percent of the 33,360 women working at the Foxconn plant were married, without...
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Unprecedented Compared To Others: Election Commission Shares Lok Sabha Polls Data
As many as 64.64 crore people voted in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year with women voters outnumbering men, according to statistical data released by the Election Commission on Thursday.
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Haryana Women Commission Vice Chief, Her Driver, Arrested Over Bribe Charges
Haryana Women Commission vice chairperson Sonia Aggarwal and her driver Kulbir were arrested on Saturday by the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over bribe charges.
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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Why UP Panel Doesn't Want Male Gym Trainers, Tailors For Women
After the proposal by the Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission to bar men from taking women's measurements in tailoring shops and training them in gyms sparked debate, the panel's chief has said the decision was taken to ensure women feel safe.
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Men Shouldn't Tailor Women's Clothes Or Cut Their Hair: UP Women's Body
Men should not tailor clothes for women or cut a woman's hair either, the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission has proposed to protect women from "bad touch" and stymie the ill intentions of men.
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Applications Invited From Unmarried Law Graduates In Indian Army For Judge Advocate
Short Service Commission will be granted to men and women in the regular Army for 14 years.
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Jind Top Cop Accused Of Sex Harassment, Women's Panel Wants Him Transferred
The Haryana State Commission for Women has written to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, urging him to transfer Jind police chief Sumit Kumar over allegations of sexual harassment
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Over 900 Voters Above The Age Of 100 In 1st Phase Of Jharkhand Polls 2024
More than 900 centenarians, including 533 women, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 43 assembly constituencies going to polls in the first phase of Jharkhand elections on November 13, an official said.
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Swati Maliwal Takes Jibe At Sunita Kejriwal's Post After Bibhav Kumar Bail
Former Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women and RS MP Swati Maliwal took a jibe at Delhi Chief Minister's wife Sunita Kejriwal for her post on social media after Bibhav Kumar and AAP's former communication head, Vijay Nair were released.
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Centre Gives Absolute Powers To Delhi Lt Governor To Constitute Any Authority, Board
The Centre has given absolute powers to the Delhi lieutenant governor to constitute any authority, board and commission such as the Delhi Commission for Women and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission.
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Opinion | Hema Report: Women Have Shown Courage, It's Time to Act!
The situation in Kerala reflects a broader problem seen in film industries worldwide. The Hema Committee report is notable because other industries have often ignored similar allegations against their stars.
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Women's Panel Members Tie Rakhi To KT Rama Rao Who Came To Apologise
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao, under fire for his alleged derogatory remarks about women, today appeared before the Telangana Women's Commission in response to a summon.
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Madhya Pradesh Women's Panel Defunct For 4 Years, 50,000 Cases Pending
The Madhya Pradesh State Women's Commission, established to protect and empower women, has been left in a state of disarray, with more than 50,000 complaints pending and no one to hear them.
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"I Am Sorry": KTR Apologises For Remarks After Woman's Panel Begins Probe
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao's remarks at a gathering in Hyderabad yesterday have prompted an inquiry by the Telangana State Women's Commission (TSCW).
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NHRC Faults Probe of Foxconn Hiring, Orders New Inquiry
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has admonished labor officials for failure to adequately investigate evidence of employment discrimination at Foxconn. An undated NHRC case status document shows Tamil Nadu labor officials told the commission on July 5 that 6.7 percent of the 33,360 women working at the Foxconn plant were married, without...
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Unprecedented Compared To Others: Election Commission Shares Lok Sabha Polls Data
As many as 64.64 crore people voted in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year with women voters outnumbering men, according to statistical data released by the Election Commission on Thursday.
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Haryana Women Commission Vice Chief, Her Driver, Arrested Over Bribe Charges
Haryana Women Commission vice chairperson Sonia Aggarwal and her driver Kulbir were arrested on Saturday by the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over bribe charges.
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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Why UP Panel Doesn't Want Male Gym Trainers, Tailors For Women
After the proposal by the Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission to bar men from taking women's measurements in tailoring shops and training them in gyms sparked debate, the panel's chief has said the decision was taken to ensure women feel safe.
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Men Shouldn't Tailor Women's Clothes Or Cut Their Hair: UP Women's Body
Men should not tailor clothes for women or cut a woman's hair either, the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission has proposed to protect women from "bad touch" and stymie the ill intentions of men.
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Applications Invited From Unmarried Law Graduates In Indian Army For Judge Advocate
Short Service Commission will be granted to men and women in the regular Army for 14 years.
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Jind Top Cop Accused Of Sex Harassment, Women's Panel Wants Him Transferred
The Haryana State Commission for Women has written to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, urging him to transfer Jind police chief Sumit Kumar over allegations of sexual harassment
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Over 900 Voters Above The Age Of 100 In 1st Phase Of Jharkhand Polls 2024
More than 900 centenarians, including 533 women, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 43 assembly constituencies going to polls in the first phase of Jharkhand elections on November 13, an official said.
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Swati Maliwal Takes Jibe At Sunita Kejriwal's Post After Bibhav Kumar Bail
Former Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women and RS MP Swati Maliwal took a jibe at Delhi Chief Minister's wife Sunita Kejriwal for her post on social media after Bibhav Kumar and AAP's former communication head, Vijay Nair were released.
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Centre Gives Absolute Powers To Delhi Lt Governor To Constitute Any Authority, Board
The Centre has given absolute powers to the Delhi lieutenant governor to constitute any authority, board and commission such as the Delhi Commission for Women and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission.
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Opinion | Hema Report: Women Have Shown Courage, It's Time to Act!
The situation in Kerala reflects a broader problem seen in film industries worldwide. The Hema Committee report is notable because other industries have often ignored similar allegations against their stars.
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Women's Panel Members Tie Rakhi To KT Rama Rao Who Came To Apologise
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao, under fire for his alleged derogatory remarks about women, today appeared before the Telangana Women's Commission in response to a summon.
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Madhya Pradesh Women's Panel Defunct For 4 Years, 50,000 Cases Pending
The Madhya Pradesh State Women's Commission, established to protect and empower women, has been left in a state of disarray, with more than 50,000 complaints pending and no one to hear them.
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"I Am Sorry": KTR Apologises For Remarks After Woman's Panel Begins Probe
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao's remarks at a gathering in Hyderabad yesterday have prompted an inquiry by the Telangana State Women's Commission (TSCW).
