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Money from the Nirbhaya Fund, named after a Delhi rape victim, has been granted for increasing its capacity, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi said. (Photo: File/PTI)

No forensic analysis in 13,000 rape cases every year, says Maneka Gandhi

Women and Child Development Ministry, Home Ministry are starting with CFSL in Chandigarh on improvement of forensic labs across country.

01 Jun 2018 8:07 PM

Maneka Gandhi mentioned that she has asked the secretary in the ministry of WCD to initiate proceedings under the Dowry Prohibition Act in this matter.(Photo: PTI)

Maneka Gandhi seeks action against dowry calculator website

Maneka Gandhi wrote a letter in this regard to Ravi Shankar Prasad, saying website should be blocked as it promotes seeking dowry by men.

31 May 2018 8:18 AM

‘1 in 3 teens fears sexual assault in public places’

The study was conducted by an NGO, ‘Save the Children,’ to assess the perception of girls’ safety in public places.

16 May 2018 5:15 AM

3 to 4 persons per day and 100 per month are bitten by these monkeys and dogs on the hospital premises

‘Reduce food availability to check dog, monkey menace’

Maneka suggests that AIIMS to demarcate areas for eating.

26 Apr 2018 5:57 AM

Women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Maneka Gandhi backs petition on male child sexual abuse

Gandhi, in a reply to the petition, said that a first-of-its-kind study on male survivors of child sexual abuse would be conducted.

26 Apr 2018 1:52 AM

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has also advocated for a special cell only for sexual offences or especially for sexual offences on children. (Photo: ANI)

Re-train cops to deal with sexual offences, writes Maneka Gandhi to state CMs

The letter also requires state governments to take action against police officers who obstruct investigation or collude with perpetrators.

19 Apr 2018 4:06 PM

The members of the Dalit community cleansed Ambedkar's statue with milk and water after it was garlanded by the BJP leaders. (Photo: Twitter | @Manekagandhibjp )

Dalits 'cleanse' Ambedkar's statue after Maneka Gandhi pays tribute

The Dalit community claimed that Gandhi and other BJP leaders had 'polluted' the atmosphere by their presence.

15 Apr 2018 8:55 AM

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani said, 'The law and the administration will work according to the constitution. As a woman, I would request that victim shaming should not be done.' (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani condemns victim shaming, alleges politicisation of rape cases

Earlier, Union min Maneka Gandhi in a video said she was 'deeply, deeply' disturbed by Kathua rape case.

13 Apr 2018 2:43 PM

Maneka Gandhi, the Union women and child development minister, said her ministry would move a cabinet note on Monday to amend POCSO (Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences) Act. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Deeply moved' Maneka Gandhi demands death penalty for child rape

Union minister Maneka Gandhi said her ministry would move a cabinet note on Monday to amend POCSO Act.

13 Apr 2018 10:58 AM

Is Hindu society ready for pre-nups?

Introducing the notion of pre-nuptial agreements will transform the sacramental Hindu marriage into a purely contractual obligation.

31 Mar 2018 12:22 AM

A set of eight paintings on frorms of transport.

Stunning works of art up for a cause

Mica paintings are considered precious because they constitute a visual social history of 19th century life in India by Indians.

23 Mar 2018 12:29 AM

Women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi made the suggestion at the 65th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) recently. It is the highest decision making body in the education sector. (Photo: File)

Make religious texts, moral science classes part of syllabus: Maneka Gandhi

Other suggestions made in the meet to ensure value-based education were, vegetarian mid-day meals and saying 'Jai Hind' for attendance.

11 Mar 2018 6:18 PM

Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi abused an official in front of everyone in a packed room and humiliated him. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Union Minister Maneka Gandhi abuses officer in Bareilly

In the video, an angered Maneka Gandhi was heard rebuking the official, 'You are getting fat like a 'ha****zaada''.

17 Feb 2018 10:34 AM

If a man fails to present himself after three court summons, he will be considered as absconding and his name will be proposed to be added to a list of absconders on the MEA website, women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi said.(Photo: Representational/File)

Abandon wife, lose properties: Govt crackdown on 'absconding' NRIs

The MEA has written to the ministries of law and home to consider the proposed amendments in the CrPC pertaining to court summons.

13 Feb 2018 12:16 PM

The development came after a meeting in January 2018 between WCD minister Maneka Gandhi and a 53-year-old Indian-origin scientist from Canada, a survivor of child sexual abuse. (Photo: File/PTI)

Women and Child Development Ministry mulls lifting time bar on reporting child sexual abuse

The ministry will pursue the matter with the MHA as it has been receiving 'several complaints of incidents that happened many yrs ago".

12 Feb 2018 7:00 PM

Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar (Photo: PTI | File)

Centre, states to identify out-of-school kids

Maneka Gandhi suggested introduction of career counselling from Class 9.

16 Jan 2018 12:49 AM

Fans and well-wishers mob Varun Gandhi for a selfie.

I believe in the concept of karma, says Varun Gandhi

In a conversation with Varun Gandhi, the Sultanpur MP opens up about being an animal lover and his passions other than politics.

20 Dec 2017 12:08 AM

A unit in the Ministry will look into every complaint filed online, Maneka Gandhi said. (Photo: File)

Maneka Gandhi launches 'SHe-box' online portal for sexual harassment complaints

The comprehensive online complaint system- 'SHe-box' will be hosted on the website of the Ministry Of Women and Child Development.

07 Nov 2017 7:22 PM

Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

New norms for adopted children’s passports

Swaraj has also urged the child development ministry to thoroughly probe the slain girl’s adoption.

28 Oct 2017 1:14 AM

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has requested women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi to probe the adoption process of three-year-old Sherin Mathews. (File photo)

Sushma requests Maneka Gandhi to probe Sherin Mathews' adoption

Sherin went missing on October 7 and her body was found on Sunday from a culvert in suburban Dallas, Texas.

27 Oct 2017 7:51 PM

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