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  NARI 2025 Report: Which Indian cities are the most and least safe for women? Check here

  India | August 28, 2025 20:55 IST

  The NARI 2025 report places India's nationwide safety score for women at 65 per cent, with six in ten women feeling safe overall. However, safety perceptions dip sharply at night, in public transport, and recreational spaces, while workplaces remain relatively secure.

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  NCW takes suo motu cognisance of law student's gang rape in Kolkata, seeks police report in 3 days

  India | June 27, 2025 16:37 IST

  NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma directing him to initiate an immediate and time-bound investigation. She also directed Verma to ensure that the culprits were booked under relevant sections of the BNS.

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  NCW condemns online trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his daughter

  India | May 12, 2025 13:52 IST

  Vikram Misri is a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer. As per people's opinion, the diplomat has only conveyed the message that the political leadership of India has taken, and he has done his duty impeccably. There is no reason for anyone to feel malice towards him.

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  NCW summons Ajaz Khan and Ullu app CEO over vulgar and obscene content

  May 03, 2025 10:24 IST

  Taking sue moto, the National Commission for Women took the decision after seeing the viral content of the Ullu app's latest program, House Arrest.

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  Murshidabad violence: NCW forms panel to probe allegations of 'molestation' of women

  India | April 16, 2025 15:43 IST

  The NCW said its Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and will visit the affected areas to assess the situation and meet victims.

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  Vijaya Rahatkar appointed new chief of National Commission for Women, who is she?

  India | October 19, 2024 16:53 IST

  The Central Government appoints Vijaya Rahatkar as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Women. Known for her contributions to women's development and legal reforms, Rahatkar brings extensive leadership experience to the role.

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  NCW inquiry highlights major lapses in Kolkata trainee doctor’s rape-murder case

  August 17, 2024 9:42 IST

  The trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty on August 9, sparking widespread protests and unrest across the medical fraternity. The NCW, taking suo moto cognizance, initiated an inquiry and has called for immediate corrective measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

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  Rekha Sharma steps down as NCW chief as her 9-year tenure ends: 'Roller coaster ride'

  India | August 07, 2024 6:26 IST

  In a heartfelt message shared on X, Sharma reflected on her journey, expressing gratitude for the support she received and the experiences she encountered.

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  FIR against Mahua Moitra under new criminal law for making derogatory remarks against NCW chief

  India | July 07, 2024 22:13 IST

  NCW in a statement said that a formal complaint has been filed with the Delhi Police and a letter has been sent to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament stating that Moitra's remarks are condemnable in strongest possible words and being a Member of Parliament, it is unbecoming of her stature.

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  NCW seeks FIR against Mahua Moitra after derogatory remark against its chairperson Rekha Sharma

  India | July 05, 2024 21:35 IST

  Reacting to this whole episode, Mahua Moitra took to social media platform X and said, "Come on Delhi Police please take action immediately on these suo moto orders. Am in Nadia in case you need me in the next 3 days to make a quick arrest. I Can Hold My Own Umbrella."

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  Woman dies after BMC-run hospital performs C-Section under flashlight, NCW demands probe

  Maharashtra | May 03, 2024 15:50 IST

  The National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for a thorough investigation into the tragic death of a 26-year-old woman and her newborn at a municipal maternity hospital in Mumbai's Bhandup. The incident, where doctors performed a C-Section using mobile phone flashlights due to a power outage.

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  Obscene videos case: NCW seeks report from Karnataka Police on allegations against Prajwal Revanna

  India | April 30, 2024 14:19 IST

  Revanna is the BJP-JDS alliance's candidate from Hassan which went to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of seven-phased general elections.

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  NCW condemns 'appalling situation' in Bengal's Sandeshkhali, accuses police, TMC of sexual assault

  February 15, 2024 18:51 IST

  A team of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) today visited trouble-torn Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Sandeshkhali has been witnessing protests over alleged atrocities on locals by ruling TMC leaders.

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  NCW writes to Bihar Assembly speaker, seeks action against CM Nitish Kumar for his 'vulgar' remarks

  India | November 08, 2023 14:13 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has become the cynosure of criticism for his derogatory remarks on the role of women in population growth. In the wake of the NCW has sought action against the JDU leader.

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  NCW issues advisory to ensure safety of women in educational institutions

  Education | December 30, 2022 14:20 IST

  National Commission for Women has issued an advisory to the Chief Secretaries of all the States and Union Territories to ensure the safety of women in educational institutions.

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  NCW seeks action against textbook listing 'merits of dowry', says it undermines women empowerment

  India | April 05, 2022 16:42 IST

  The Commission said that dowry is a deep-rooted social evil in India, and portraying it in a positive way would undermine women's empowerment.

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  NCW receives nearly 31,000 complaints of crimes against women in 2021, over half from UP

  Crime | January 01, 2022 12:51 IST

  There was a 30 pc rise in complaints of crimes against women in 2021 as compared to 2020 when 23,722 complaints were received.

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  Deepika Padukone praises father & husband, says men play an important role in empowering women

  Celebrities | March 10, 2021 18:54 IST

  Deepika Padukone is part of a campaign by the National Commission for Women (NCW) called 'Men for Women'. She talked about her father and husband's role in her life in the latest video. Take a look  

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  NCW wants inquiry into attack on DCP at Tis Hazari

  India | November 08, 2019 13:39 IST

  Sharma cited video footage on the incident and said a First Investigation Report should be registered against the violators.

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  Take action against officials who refused to register complaint of rape victim: NCW to Punjab DGP

  India | April 18, 2019 16:38 IST

  Citing a media report, NCW member Soso Shaiza said the commission is seriously concerned about the "reported police apathy in the matter and negligence shown by the police despite the provision of zero FIR in the law".