Domestic Violence

Received Less Complaints On Domestic Abuse During Lockdown: Delhi Women's Panel

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 30, 2020

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) received 34,454 complaints during the coronavirus pandemic on its 181 helpline and "observed a decrease" in the number of calls related to crimes against women.

Twitter Adds New Search Prompt to Help Survivors of Domestic Violence in India

Abhik Sengupta | Thursday June 18, 2020

Twitter is adding a new search prompt for users in India that aims to serve information and updates from "authoritative sources" around domestic violence.

Chennai Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Wife, Son By Setting Them Ablaze: Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 14, 2020

A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and son by setting them on fire following an argument, police said on Sunday.

Watch: Nandita Das In A Powerful Short Film On Domestic Violence

Offbeat | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Actor and director Nandita Das has shot a short film at home to encourage women to report domestic violence. The film is titled 'Listen to Her'.

What Kartik Aaryan Said About Deleting Video After Being Accused Of Promoting Domestic Violence

Entertainment | Pranita Chaubey | Thursday May 21, 2020

"If that had been the case, don't you think my sister would have objected?" said Kartik Aaryan

Suresh Raina Voices Concern Over Growing Number Of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse Cases

Kunal Joshi | Monday May 4, 2020

Suresh Raina expressed his concern about the rising cases of domestic violence and child abuse around the world during the lockdown stage.

Shikhar Dhawan Slams Domestic Violence Amid Lockdown, Shares Workout Video With Wife Ayesha

Akash Khanna | Monday April 27, 2020

Shikhar Dhawan posted a video of him working out with his family as he shared a message against domestic violence.

Determined To Stop Domestic Violence During Lockdown: Ashok Gehlot

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 25, 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said his government is determined to stop domestic violence during the coronavirus lockdown and women facing any kind of atrocities can lodge a complaint on 1090 helpline.

Domestic Violence Reports Rise By A Third In London Amid Lockdown

World News | Reuters | Saturday April 25, 2020

Reports of domestic violence in London have risen by a third in the last six weeks, police said on Friday, urging victims to speak out and promising they will not be punished if they need to break social distancing guidelines.

Kartik Aaryan Deletes Lockdown Video After Being Accused Of Trivialising Domestic Violence

Entertainment | Nilanjana Basu | Wednesday April 22, 2020

In the video, Kartik can be seen disciplining his sister Kritika Tiwari for failing to make a delicious roti.

Steps Required To Curb Domestic Abuse Amid Lockdown, High Court Tells Centre, Delhi Government

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 20, 2020

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the AAP government here to hold top-level meeting to deliberate on measures to curb domestic violence and protect the victims during the coronavirus lockdown.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Share Important Message On Domestic Violence Amid Lockdown

Monday April 20, 2020

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma took to social media to send out a message to all those who were or are victims of domestic violence.

Over 50 Helplines To Help Women Facing Domestic Violence During Lockdown

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 18, 2020

More than 50 helplines have been started across India to help women facing domestic violence during the ongoing lockdown, officials said today.

Odisha Police Takes Initiative To Address Domestic Violence During Coronavirus Lockdown

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 18, 2020

The Odisha police has come out with an initiative through which policemen will contact women who had earlier reported domestic violence to enquire about their condition over phone during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, an official said today.

Steep Rise In Crime Against Women Amid Coronavirus Lockdown: Women's Panel

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 17, 2020

There has been a steep rise in crime against women across the country amid restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak, with the National Commission for Women receiving 587 complaints from March 23 to April 16, out of which 239 are related to domestic violence.