Women

Gynecologist At US College Sexually Abused Hundreds Of Patients, Arrested

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 27, 2019

A former gynecologist at a top California university was arrested and charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting 16 young women during medical examinations, officials said.

US Soccer Star Said She Won't Visit White House, Trump Calls It "Disrespect"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 27, 2019

President Donald Trump accused US women's World Cup soccer star Megan Rapinoe of "disrespect" Wednesday after she swore not to visit his White House.

Man Gives Triple Talaq To Wife; Haryana Police Gets Women’s Panel Notice

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2019

The National Commission for Women issued a notice to Haryana police today and sought an action taken report from them in a case where a woman was physically assaulted and abandoned by her husband after pronouncing ''talaq'' thrice.

Goa Approves Amendment Allowing Women In Industries To Work Night Shifts

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2019

The Goa cabinet Wednesday approved an amendment to the Factories Act which will allow industries to employ women for night shifts.

Ex-Gambian Dictator Yahya Jammeh "Handpicked" Women For Rape

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh "handpicked" women whom he would rape or sexually coerce, offering cash, gifts and other privileges in exchange, international rights groups said on Wednesday.

Panel Seeks Report From Bulandshahr Police Over Death Of 2 Women

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2019

The Uttar Pradesh SC/ST Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of an incident in Bulandshahr where two women were crushed to death under the wheels of a car, and sought a report from the district's senior superintendent of police.

Semi-Arranged Marriages Replacing Arranged Marriages In India: UN Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Semi-arranged marriages are partially replacing arranged marriages in India, especially in urban areas, leading to reduction in marital violence and giving women a greater say in crucial decisions on finances and family planning, according to a UN report.

Telangana Rashtra Samiti May Skip Voting On Triple Talaq Bill: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2019

The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) is likely to abstain during voting on the triple bill in Lok Sabha, a senior party leader told news agency PTI today.

8 Formal Dresses To Give A Style Update To Your Office Wardrobe

Wednesday June 26, 2019

Pick trendy formal dresses and stock up your closet

Rape Case Against Head Of University In Madhya Pradesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2019

A case of rape has been filed against Vice Chancellor of Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University Dr PD Juyal following a court direction, the police said on Tuesday.

Women's Panel Seeks Delhi Police Report Over Journalist Being Shot At

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 25, 2019

The National Commission for Women has sought a detailed action taken report from the Delhi Police in a case involving an attack on a woman journalist in east Delhi.

Don't Link Triple Talaq Bill "To Any Community", PM Warns Congress

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday tied the bill to ban Triple Talaq to women's empowerment and said the Congress, which missed the bus twice to bring about gender equality, should not be an impediment.

Emotional Homecoming For Hockey Star Who Skipped Her Father's Funeral To Play For Country

Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday June 25, 2019

India defeated Japan by 3-1 in the FIH Women's Series Finals in Hiroshima on Sunday.

Nirmala Sitharaman Among 100 Most Influential Women In UK Power List

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 25, 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is among the 100 most influential women driving the UK-India relationship forward alongside one of Britain's senior-most Cabinet ministers Penny Mordaunt.

"That's The Spirit Girls!": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Toasts Hockey Win

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday June 25, 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today congratulated the Indian women's hockey team for winning a tournament in Japan by defeating the hosts on Sunday. Sharing a video of the Indian team celebrating in their bus after their win, the Congress leader wrote, "Loved this video of our hockey team celebrating and now our girls won bronze ...