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Mexico President's Rivals Accuse Her Of Using Groping Row As Diversion Tactic
The groping of Mexico President on a street shone a bright light on the gender violence women face every day, but the country's political polarisation has tarnished what under other circumstances would seem a natural moment for national solidarity.
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51 Maoists In Chhattisgarh Renounce Violence Under Rehabilitation Initiative
51 Maoist cadres - 42 men and 9 women - have surrendered and returned to the mainstream under the states "Poona Margem: Rebirth through Rehabilitation" initiative.
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High-Level Review Meeting In Bengal Over Women's Safety In Hospitals
After back-to-back cases of violence against women in West Bengal hospitals, a high-level review meeting was called at the state secretariat. It was chaired by the Chief Secretary and included the principals of all medical colleges of West Bengal.
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Over 75% Women In Bangladesh Experience Violence After Marriage: Survey
More than 75 percent of married Bangladeshi women experience violence from partners at least once in their lifetime, a national survey published Monday said.
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On Live-In Relationships, UP Governor's "Women Cut Into 50 Pieces" Warning
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has sparked fresh controversy after publicly discouraging women from entering live-in relationships, linking it to violence during a convocation ceremony in Varanasi.
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'Would Be Patriarchal Entitlement': Court Denies Man Bail For Wife's Murder
The Delhi High Court has held that a husband cannot justify violence against his wife on the ground of anger or refusal to live with him, stressing that such a claim reflects "patriarchal entitlement" which the law cannot support.
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Man Chops Off Wife's Leg Over Minor Dispute In Pakistan
A man has been arrested after an encounter with the Saddar police in Pakistan, over allegedly chopping off his wife's leg over a minor dispute, Dawn reported on Sunday.
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Mob Attacks Police With Sticks, Chilli Powder In Rajasthan; 9 Arrested
A police team that responded to a clash and arson incident in a village in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district was attacked by locals, including women, who allegedly assaulted them with sticks and threw chilli powder in their eyes, officials said.
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"Shameful Record Since 1971": India Slams Pakistan At UN Over Sexual Violence
India's Charge d'Affaires at the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoos, on Tuesday (local time) highlighted the sexual violence perpetrated by Pakistan ever since 1971.
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28-Year-Old Son Of Norway Princess Charged With 4 Rapes
The 28-year-old son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with raping four women and several acts of violence, and risks up to 10 years in prison, a prosecutor said on Monday.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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Dalit Woman Gang-Raped In Madhya Pradesh Forest, Male Friend Restrained
In a horrific incident that once again exposes the brutal violence Dalit women face in Madhya Pradesh, a young Dalit woman was allegedly gang-raped in Sidhi district's Churhat forest after being attacked by a group of five men.
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7 Women From Scheduled Castes, Tribes Raped Every Day In Madhya Pradesh
In a startling revelation that lays bare the deep-rooted caste and gender-based violence in Indian society, the Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday presented data in the state assembly that shows a disturbing pattern of crimes against women
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'Can Stay In Matrimonial Home': Court Relief For Widow Thrown Out By In-Laws
Delhi's Karkardooma court has recently, in a Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act case, granted liberty to a widow to reside in the matrimonial home along with her minor child.
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"Atmosphere Of Fear": Chandra Shekhar Aazad To NDTV On Kanwar Yatra "Violence"
Chandra Shekhar Aazad was referring to recent incidents of Kanwariyas allegedly damaging cars after they brushed past them.
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Mexico President's Rivals Accuse Her Of Using Groping Row As Diversion Tactic
The groping of Mexico President on a street shone a bright light on the gender violence women face every day, but the country's political polarisation has tarnished what under other circumstances would seem a natural moment for national solidarity.
-
51 Maoists In Chhattisgarh Renounce Violence Under Rehabilitation Initiative
51 Maoist cadres - 42 men and 9 women - have surrendered and returned to the mainstream under the states "Poona Margem: Rebirth through Rehabilitation" initiative.
-
High-Level Review Meeting In Bengal Over Women's Safety In Hospitals
After back-to-back cases of violence against women in West Bengal hospitals, a high-level review meeting was called at the state secretariat. It was chaired by the Chief Secretary and included the principals of all medical colleges of West Bengal.
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Over 75% Women In Bangladesh Experience Violence After Marriage: Survey
More than 75 percent of married Bangladeshi women experience violence from partners at least once in their lifetime, a national survey published Monday said.
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On Live-In Relationships, UP Governor's "Women Cut Into 50 Pieces" Warning
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has sparked fresh controversy after publicly discouraging women from entering live-in relationships, linking it to violence during a convocation ceremony in Varanasi.
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'Would Be Patriarchal Entitlement': Court Denies Man Bail For Wife's Murder
The Delhi High Court has held that a husband cannot justify violence against his wife on the ground of anger or refusal to live with him, stressing that such a claim reflects "patriarchal entitlement" which the law cannot support.
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Man Chops Off Wife's Leg Over Minor Dispute In Pakistan
A man has been arrested after an encounter with the Saddar police in Pakistan, over allegedly chopping off his wife's leg over a minor dispute, Dawn reported on Sunday.
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Mob Attacks Police With Sticks, Chilli Powder In Rajasthan; 9 Arrested
A police team that responded to a clash and arson incident in a village in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district was attacked by locals, including women, who allegedly assaulted them with sticks and threw chilli powder in their eyes, officials said.
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"Shameful Record Since 1971": India Slams Pakistan At UN Over Sexual Violence
India's Charge d'Affaires at the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoos, on Tuesday (local time) highlighted the sexual violence perpetrated by Pakistan ever since 1971.
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28-Year-Old Son Of Norway Princess Charged With 4 Rapes
The 28-year-old son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with raping four women and several acts of violence, and risks up to 10 years in prison, a prosecutor said on Monday.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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Dalit Woman Gang-Raped In Madhya Pradesh Forest, Male Friend Restrained
In a horrific incident that once again exposes the brutal violence Dalit women face in Madhya Pradesh, a young Dalit woman was allegedly gang-raped in Sidhi district's Churhat forest after being attacked by a group of five men.
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7 Women From Scheduled Castes, Tribes Raped Every Day In Madhya Pradesh
In a startling revelation that lays bare the deep-rooted caste and gender-based violence in Indian society, the Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday presented data in the state assembly that shows a disturbing pattern of crimes against women
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'Can Stay In Matrimonial Home': Court Relief For Widow Thrown Out By In-Laws
Delhi's Karkardooma court has recently, in a Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act case, granted liberty to a widow to reside in the matrimonial home along with her minor child.
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"Atmosphere Of Fear": Chandra Shekhar Aazad To NDTV On Kanwar Yatra "Violence"
Chandra Shekhar Aazad was referring to recent incidents of Kanwariyas allegedly damaging cars after they brushed past them.
