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NCW takes cognisance of teen's killing over suspected interfaith relationship

NCW takes cognisance of teen's killing over suspected interfaith relationship
Published on May 23, 2026 12:55 pm IST

NCW takes cognisance after minor girl gang-raped in TN, seeks police report

The commission said the "brutal assault on a 15-year-old girl in Cheyyar has raised grave concerns about the safety and security of young girls" and highlighted the urgent need for stronger preventive and protective mechanisms against such heinous crimes.
Published on Apr 22, 2026 02:15 pm IST

Amid new revelations in Nashik BPO sexual harassment case, NCW to inspect site

NCW has formed a panel whic will review the sexual harassment case in Nashik. (PTI/ANI video grab)
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 07:26 am IST

NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Agra HR manager's murder, directs UP DGP for time-bound probe

NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Agra HR manager's murder, directs UP DGP for time-bound probe
Published on Jan 30, 2026 04:29 pm IST

40% of women in India's urban areas fear for their safety, says annual report

The National Annual Report and Index on Women's Safety, NARI 2025, based on views from 31 cities covering all states.
Updated on Aug 28, 2025 05:07 pm IST

'Matter of grave concern': NCW condemns Nikki Bhati dowry murder

Nikki Bhati was set ablaze by her husband and in-laws after an altercation over reopening her beauty parlour.
Updated on Aug 25, 2025 07:30 pm IST

Women’s panel resolves 20 of 56 cases during Pune hearing

National Commission for Women resolved 20 of 56 complaints on the spot during a public hearing held in Pune on Wednesday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Jul 03, 2025 09:14 am IST

NCW takes cognisance of Tamil Nadu bride's suicide, seeks report in 72 hours

In an official statement, the Commission said, “Such incidents are a grave violation of women's rights and demand urgent, exemplary action.”
Published on Jul 01, 2025 11:57 am IST

NCW takes suo moto cognisance of ‘sexual assault’ of intern in IIT Madras campus

NCW takes suo moto cognisance of the "sexual harassment" of an intern at IIT Madras.
Published on Jun 28, 2025 10:57 am IST

Odisha gangrape case: NCW seeks swift action, demands immediate arrests

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar also sought an Action Taken Report from the state police within three days.
Published on Jun 17, 2025 06:36 pm IST

NCW seeks report from DGP on Dombivli girl’s abduction, rape, prostitution

New Delhi, India - Oct. 9, 2015: National Commission for Women Building was inaugurated by Union Cabinet Minister for Women & Child Development Maneka Sanjay Gandhi at Jasola Institutional Area in New Delhi, India, on Friday, October 9, 2015. (Photo by Saumya Khandelwal/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 04, 2025 07:18 am IST

Prime Offices Fund acquires 3 lakh sq ft property in Delhi’s Saket for 750 cr

NCW Prime Offices Fund acquires Delhi's Prius Platinum commercial property from Kotak-led consortium for around 750 crore.
Published on May 27, 2025 11:35 am IST

NCW seeks immediate probe into sexual harassment case against DMK youth leader

NCW chief Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar termed the allegations as “disturbing” and of “grave nature” in a letter urging the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police to ensure an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation.
Published on May 21, 2025 04:48 pm IST

Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam trolled, women's panel steps in

Lt Vinay Narwal's wife, Himanshi, had appealed for 'no hate towards Muslims or Kashmiris' in her first remarks after the terror attack.
Updated on May 05, 2025 12:13 pm IST

NCW team meets Murshidabad riot victims, TMC describes commission as BJP's wing

National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar meets the families affected by the Murshidabad violence at a shelter home, in Malda on Friday.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:19 pm IST

‘Dragged out, butchered…’: What NCW member said about Murshidabad violence

National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar meets the families affected by the Murshidabad violence at a shelter home in Malda on Friday.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:13 pm IST

India's Got Latent row: Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija apologise to NCW

Ranveer Allahbadia, a podcaster and founder of the YouTube channel Beer Biceps. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 01:17 pm IST

Case against ‘yeshu yeshu’ pastor Bajinder Singh for harassment, mental torture

Punjabi pastor Bajinder Singh allegedly sexual harassed a young woman who attended his church service
Published on Mar 07, 2025 12:34 pm IST

Pune bus rape: Case shocks city; bus vandalised in protest, NCW seeks action

Condemning the incident, Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik directed a departmental inquiry on the incident and also suspended all private security guards at the bus depot. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 12:47 am IST

'India's Got Latent' row: Samay Raina, others fail to appear before NCW

Ashish Chanchlani (left), Ranveer Allahbadia (middle) and Samay Raina on India's Got Latent
Published on Feb 17, 2025 03:21 pm IST

Maharashtra Cyber Cell declines Samay Raina's plea to record statement virtually

Comedian Samay Raina is reportedly in the US currently (File)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 02:27 pm IST

NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case at Anna University

SFI and AIDWA members protested outside Anna University over a student’s alleged assault in Chennai on Wednesday.
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 01:10 pm IST

NCW seeks action against Rahul over BJP MP Phangnon Konyak's ‘misconduct’ charge

The NCW described the incident as a "direct affront" to the dignity and rights of women parliamentarians.
Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:33 pm IST

NCW chief asks ECI to take action against Arvind Sawant's ‘imported maal’ remark

NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar requested the ECI to take "immediate action" against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant
Published on Nov 01, 2024 11:46 pm IST

Who is Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, the new NCW chief?

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar.
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 04:41 pm IST

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar named new National Commission for Women chief

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar is the new NCW chief
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 03:57 pm IST

National Commission for Women seeks release of full Hema Committee report

The commission also said it is committed to take up these matters with the concerned authorities to ensure that “the rights of women are upheld and that a safe, equitable working environment is fostered within the industry”.
Published on Sept 01, 2024 07:42 am IST

Ex-NCW chief on Kolkata doctor rape-murder: ‘Not the work of one person’

Former National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma said that multiple people may be involved in the Kolata rape-murder case (PTI File Photo)
Published on Aug 18, 2024 08:51 am IST

Kolkata rape-murder | What NCW found at hospital: ‘No guards, toilets in…’

A store room of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital after being vandalised by unidentified miscreants amid protests against the alleged rape and murder of a post graduate trainee doctor in Kolkata, early Thursday.
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 12:47 pm IST

‘Fungus-laden food’: NCW chief on Asha Kiran shelter home deaths

National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma inspected Delhi's Asha Kiran home where 14 deaths had been recorded in the last month due to contaminated water and fungal food (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Aug 02, 2024 06:20 pm IST