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TopicDomestic violence

Topic: domestic violence

Aussie ex-opener Michael Slater out of NSW Hall of Fame after jail term for domestic violence, burglary

Slater scored over 5,000 runs across 74 Tests, retired in 2004 & had been inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. He once had an infamous altercation with Rahul Dravid, back in 2001.

‘Affair, assault, denial’—Delhi pan masala baron’s son, wife booked in daughter-in-law suicide case

Deepti & Arpit’s marriage was arranged by their families. Trouble started soon after wedding in December 2010, & it worsened as years went by even though couple stayed together.

Husband-killing is a new small-town India buzz. Meerut drum, Jaipur fire, Auraiya supari

Cases of wives killing husbands have become a national obsession in recent weeks. Behind the ‘illicit’ lovers and gore, there’s another story too.

Atul Subhash death is a weapon for men’s rights activists. They don’t care about men’s lives

A conversation around men’s loneliness would require real work and courage. It’s much easier for Indian men to vilify women than to build genuine networks of support.

ADB Commits $10 Million to End Gender-Based Violence in Cambodia by 2030

New Delhi: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $10 million grant to help Cambodia achieve its goal of zero gender-based violence (GBV)...

UK unveils new measures to combat violence against women

Raneem's Law and pilot protection order scheme aim to bolster urgent and appropriate response to domestic abuse.

Husband not paying maintenance despite court order? HC says civil suit can be filed for arrears

Arrears of maintenance pending for over a year can be recovered through civil suit, even if recourse under Section 125(3) of CrPC before magistrate isn’t available anymore, says court.

In UP villages, a ‘Green Army’ in ghoonghats is liberating women, one abusive husband at a time

With about 1,800 members, Green Army’s aim is to help women take a stand against oppression, sexual and domestic violence they face at home. Now, they also seek financial independence.

‘Pets fulfil emotional deficit’ — Mumbai court grants maintenance to woman with 3 Rottweilers

Couple separated in 2021. Woman sought maintenance citing poor health, lack of income & her dogs. Husband argued against woman's claim of maintenance for pets.

Women from outside EU at risk of ‘honour’ crimes may get refugee status, says top court adviser

Advocate general said international protection as refugee can be granted to persons exposed to risks of violence because they are members of ‘particular social group’ and women.

On Camera

Noel Tata’s resistance to IPO creates discord in board of Indian conglomerate

At the center of the rift is the initial public offering of Tata Sons, which controls a vast collection of companies that do everything from making salt to selling luxury vehicles.

India-Pakistan have new normal, no sanctuary safe from us, says Indian military on Op Sindoor anniversary

Addressing media on sidelines of Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, DCAS Air Marshal A.K. Bharti said one must remember that narratives and rhetoric do not give you victory.

Muslim vote, X factor & limitations of regional politics: Takeaways from Bengal, TN, Kerala elections

On counting day, this special edition of National Interest looks at key takeaways from verdicts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam. You’d err if you credit or blame BJP’s success only on Hindutva. It’s more than that.