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Delhi court notice to singer Honey Singh after wife files domestic
Updated : 1 day, 4 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has issued notice to singer Yo Yo Honey Singh on a case filed by his wife Shalini Talwar under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
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Pakistan: Islamic Council halts legislation on Domestic Violence B
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 10 (ANI): The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Friday halted legislation on Domestic Violence Bill in 2020 saying the Islamic constitutional body needs to review and gave its findings to the Pakistan government.
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National Commission for Women launches five-day training programme
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday launched a five-day project series, 'Training Programme of Protection Officers in addressing Domestic Violence' to address the specific needs of Protection Officers in responding to survivors of domestic viol
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Woman pours boiling oil on mother-in-law in Andhra's Krishna
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): In a shocking incident, police detained a woman in the Krishna district for allegedly pouring hot boiling oil on her mother-in-law.
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Will look into setting up special courts to deal with domestic vio
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Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 27 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday assured that the state government will look into setting up Special Courts to deal with domestic violence and violence against women in the state.
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Kerala Women's Commission chief resigns over 'then you suffer' rem
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 25 (ANI): Faced with protests over her "then you suffer" remark to a domestic violence victim, the chairperson of Kerala Women's Commission MC Josephine on Friday tendered her resignation.
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Karan Mehra addresses ongoing spat with wife Nisha Rawal, says son
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2 (ANI): After being accused of domestic violence and abuse by his wife Nisha Rawal, actor Karan Mehra has reacted to the allegations. According to him, he is being framed by Nisha and feels his son Kavish "is not safe" with her.
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Victoria Beckham terms Mel B 'brave' after domestic violence video
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): After her 'Spice Girls' bandmate Mel B shared a video to spread awareness about domestic violence, singer and fashion designer Victoria Beckham showed support for her "brave" friend.
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Covid pandemic causes domestic violence, mental distress among LGB
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in reports of domestic violence and mental distress among LGBT+ people. It is difficult to find partners due to Covid-19 restrictions and the return of many people to their family homes.
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Domestic violence cases against Pakistani women increased during C
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan] May 13 (ANI): The Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), of Pakistan, reported a rise in domestic violence cases against women due to COVID-19 restrictions. Government should implement laws to protect Pakistani women and children, SSDO said.
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Raj Khatri a Filmmaker by Passion and a Flag Bearer for social cha
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 3 (ANI/BusinessWire India): On 24 March 2020, the Prime Minister of India announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. Within a fortnight, the National Commission of Women (NCW) reported a 100 per cent rise in complaints of
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Biden disappointed over Turkey's withdrawal from convention on dom
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 22 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Sunday expressed disappointment over Turkey's withdrawal from the European Union-backed accord designed to reduce gender-based violence.
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