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Thousands of US immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits sayA Washington attorney, Alexandra Lozano, is accused of fabricating abuse and trafficking claims for tens of thousands of immigrants seeking...
Mahua Moitra attacks Bengal BJP govt; saffron camp hits back, says TMC 'fearful of tough laws'TMC MP Mahua Moitra fiercely criticized the West Bengal government's proposed Uniform Civil Code and a new public safety bill, labeling the...
Parliamentary panel to examine cases of domestic violence and remediesA parliamentary committee will delve into critical issues affecting women, including domestic violence, trafficking, and the welfare of fem...
We want to foster peace, stability for people of Afghanistan: MEA reaffirms India's commitment to Afghan developmentIndia continues its strong support for Afghanistan, reaffirms MEA. The nation is focused on peace, stability, and development. This include...
PM Modi congratulates Major Barak on being conferred UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year AwardMajor Abhilasha Barak received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She is an Indian woman peacekeeper and the country's firs...
India records progress against child marriage, gender violenceNew data reveals child marriage rates are falling in India. Women aged 20-24 married before 18 dropped to 20.1%. Spousal violence also decr...
Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers DayTwo Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive th...
Quote of the day by American philosopher Judith Butler: ‘The violence of language consists in its effort to capture the…’ – ‘Gender Trouble’ author on why words can never fully contain truthJudith Butler argues that language's attempt to fully define ineffable experiences, like love or grief, can be violent, destroying their es...
Romance redefined: The rise of dark and unconventional romantic stories in cinema, where love is not just candlelight dinnersRecent films like Send Help, Sanctuary, and The Drama explore intense love stories. These movies feature unconventional relationships and p...
Nepal weighs ‘Romeo-Juliet’ clause in rape law to shield consensual teenage couples, sparks concernNepal is considering a "Romeo-Juliet Clause" to differentiate consensual teenage relationships from rape. The proposed amendment would exem...
Quote of the Day by Margaret Atwood: ‘War is what happens when…’ Renowned Canadian author shares words of wisdom on peace and conflict resolutionMargaret Atwood, a celebrated author, explores the profound connection between language and conflict. Her quote, 'War is what happens when ...
Israeli report accuses Hamas of 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence on Oct 7A new report details systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies during the October 7 attack and against hostages. The Israeli commissio...
Who is Sheema Kirmani? Famous Pakistani Bharatanatyam dancer, also seen in Ali Sethi's 'Pasoori,' detained by Sindh PoliceSheema Kirmani News: Renowned Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kirmani was among seven Aurat March activists briefly detained by Sindh ...
Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threatsPresident Donald Trump has signed a new national counterterrorism strategy. This plan prioritizes neutralizing threats in the Americas by c...
West Bengal election results 2026: Mamata Banerjee seeks appointment with Governor at 4:30 PM as BJP surges past majority markWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has requested a meeting with Governor R.N. Ravi. This comes as vote counting shows the Bharatiya...
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to workThousands of Pakistani women doctors are returning to practice through telemedicine. This initiative connects home-based doctors with patie...
'Can't watch this': Man secretly records years of alleged abuse by wife, video triggers 'men's rights matter' debateA viral video allegedly showing a man being physically assaulted by his wife has sparked widespread debate online, with claims that he reco...
No tolerance for crime against women: Twitter launches prompt to help people combat domestic violenceThe feature will be reviewed at regular intervals by the Twitter team.
John Kerry hails Indian students for speaking against gender violenceThe US is committed to tackling these issues by strengthening the rule of law, extending a hand to survivors, and working to change outdate...
Nobel laureates Shirin Ebadi and Jody Williams urge Government to act against sexual violence"We are calling on the Indian government to endorse the declaration to end the campaign to stop rape and gender violence and conflict."