Domestic Violence
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1 in 3 women suffer domestic violence: WHO
World | Jun 20, 2013, 09:05 PM ISTLondon, June 20: About a third of women worldwide have been physically or sexually assaulted by a former or current partner, according to the first major review of violence against women.In a series of papers
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Obama signs Violence Against Women Act
World | Mar 08, 2013, 07:35 PM ISTWashington, Mar 8: U.S. President Barack Obama has signed into law the new Violence Against Women Act, which he termed “very important” and representing the positive progress of the country.“One of the great legacies of
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Working women prone to domestic violence (view pics)
Lifestyle | Dec 14, 2013, 05:21 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 2: Working couples experience twice the risk of partner violence compared to those where one of the pair stays at home, a recent study has found.The study, conducted by Cortney A. Franklin
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Mongia's mother alleges domestic violence, seeks maintenance
Cricket | Sep 14, 2012, 06:30 PM ISTMumbai, Sep 14: Hearing a complaint of domestic violence filed by mother of former wicket-keeper Nayan Mongia, a local court has asked the cricketer to settle the dispute amicably or approach a Lok Adalat on
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Yukta Mukhey accuses husband of abusing her
Bollywood | Sep 14, 2012, 01:24 PM ISTMumbai: Actress and former Miss World Yukta Mookhey has filed a complaint of domestic violence against her husband Prince Tulli at a police station here, an official said Thursday."Based on her claims, a non-cognizable offence
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High incidence of nurses facing domestic violence: AIIMS study
India | Aug 13, 2012, 08:58 PM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 13: There is high incidence of nurses facing domestic violence by their marital partners, even when pregnant, which is reported to be affecting their physical and mental health, according to a study