News for 'internal complaints committee'

Intern moves SC for inquiry against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Intern moves SC for inquiry against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

A former law intern, who has made sexual harassment allegations against Justice Swatanter Kumar, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking inquiry against the retired judge.

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Later, authorities can decide whether the complaint is proper or not, Munde told reporters in Maharashtra's Beed district on Wednesday, adding that she expects action to be taken in the present case.

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh asked the UGC to furnish the details of steps taken on a plea by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.

Why is India Inc reluctant to follow sexual harassment norms?

Why is India Inc reluctant to follow sexual harassment norms?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

India Inc needs to tighten norms against sexual harassment at work.

Women rarely get respect in India, says PV Sindhu

Women rarely get respect in India, says PV Sindhu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Ace shuttler P V Sindhu said that a lot of respect was given to women in foreign countries, but in India people do not practise what they preach.

Plot to kill Pannun: Nikhil Gupta can be extradited to US, rules Czech court

Plot to kill Pannun: Nikhil Gupta can be extradited to US, rules Czech court

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Gupta, arrested in the Czech Republic on June 30 last year, is currently held in Prague's Pankrak prison.

Boxing: USA withdraws from Russian-led IBA

Boxing: USA withdraws from Russian-led IBA

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

USA withdrew from Russian-led International Boxing Association and is set to join the breakaway federation.

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is learnt that Johri has submitted his explanation to the showcause notice served by the COA after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment came up against him on social media. The accuser, who is yet to reveal her identity, claims to be an ex-colleague of Johri during his stint with the Discovery channel.

Sports Shorts: Paralympic Committee of India derecognised by Sports Ministry

Sports Shorts: Paralympic Committee of India derecognised by Sports Ministry

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

'Oly committee warning to cancel accreditation of Goel biggest insult.'

'Oly committee warning to cancel accreditation of Goel biggest insult.'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad said Rio Olympics Organising Committee's warning that it will cancel the accreditation of Sport Minister Vijay Goel over his alleged violation of protocols is the "biggest insult" to the nation and had brought it a "bad name". Azad, a former international cricketer, also rejected the Ministry's claim that it was a case of misunderstanding, saying breaking protocols is a way of life for Indian politicians and there is no smoke without fire.

South Africa strip Teeger of U-19 World Cup captaincy

South Africa strip Teeger of U-19 World Cup captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

David Teeger spoke in support of Israeli soldiers at an awards ceremony in October.

Did #MeToo take life of Genpact executive?

Did #MeToo take life of Genpact executive?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'Just because a girl accuses someone of sexual harassment it does not mean that person should be held guilty.' 'A man must be given a fair chance.' 'Even if he is able to clear his name in the case, he would not be able to face the world.'

This can help you fight sexual harassment at work

This can help you fight sexual harassment at work

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

SHe-box deals with complaints from women employees in both public & private sectors.

Akshay in Singham 3

Akshay in Singham 3

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Salman may direct Tiger 3... Katrina drops Vikas Bahl film...

Delhi LG okays Arundhati's Roy's prosecution in 'provocative speech' case

Delhi LG okays Arundhati's Roy's prosecution in 'provocative speech' case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction for the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and a former Kashmiri professor in a 2010 case related to alleged provocative speeches, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.

St Stephen row: Principal says victim being used against him

St Stephen row: Principal says victim being used against him

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

St Stephen's college principal Valson Thampu, who is embroiled in a controversy over shielding the accused in a molestation row, on Sunday claimed "the victim is being used against him" and a forensic investigation of the "purported" recordings will clear the air.

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Office politics exists in many organisations, so don't let that bother you, advises HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

'Sexual harassment at workplace non-negotiable': Journalists protest in Delhi

'Sexual harassment at workplace non-negotiable': Journalists protest in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The group of journalists also passed a joint resolution seeking justice for the victims.

'St Stephen's sexual harassment row shameful'

'St Stephen's sexual harassment row shameful'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Delhi Commission for Women chief Barkha Shukla Singh on Saturday dubbed the alleged sexual harassment case filed against a professor of St Stephen's College as "shameful" and called for a probe into the matter.

FIR filed against swimming coach at SAI centre

FIR filed against swimming coach at SAI centre

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sources at the SAI, Guwahati said the matter is being dealt with the "highest priority due to the highly sensitive nature" of the issue. They, however, refused to reveal further details.

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Police probe still on; ex-parte stay against sexual harassment panel report and court permission to enter premises help NGO chief

Govt revokes IIPS director's suspension after he quits

Govt revokes IIPS director's suspension after he quits

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

James was suspended on July 28 after the ministry launched a probe into the alleged irregularities in appointments and recruitment of faculty and compliance to reservation rosters during his tenure.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Occasional lovers' tiffs have marked the history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power, points out Shekhar Gupta.

St Stephen's molestation row escalates; HRD, DCW seek report

St Stephen's molestation row escalates; HRD, DCW seek report

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

St Stephen's professor Satish Kumar, facing allegation of molesting a PhD scholar, on Wednesday found himself in a tight spot as the HRD ministry and Delhi Commission for Women have sought action-taken report from the college about the incident.

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

From toys, footwear and furniture to insulated flasks, smart meters, and air coolers - the Central government over the last decade has mandated higher standards for production and imports of such items. Sample this: Till 2014, there were 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering 106 products. By the latest count, there are 156 QCOs on 672 products.

Hugging without sexual intent is not an offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Hugging without sexual intent is not an offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The counsel also submitted before Rouse Avenue Court on the point of jurisdiction and limitations in the matter. He said the allegations are time barred.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

Raju Hirani accused of sexual assault

Raju Hirani accused of sexual assault

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The film-maker has denied the allegations, terming them 'false, mischievous, scandalous, motivated and defamatory'.

'Insaaf Ke Sipahi stands with protesting wrestlers'

'Insaaf Ke Sipahi stands with protesting wrestlers'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

On Tuesday, seven top wrestlers filed a joint petition in the Supreme Court seeking registration of an FIR against Singh

Saluting the Vishaka judgment, 20 years on

Saluting the Vishaka judgment, 20 years on

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

This historic Vishaka judgement brought the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace into the mainstream discourse says Kanika Dutta.

SpiceJet offloads unruly flier for misbehaving with female cabin crew member

SpiceJet offloads unruly flier for misbehaving with female cabin crew member

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The sources said that during the boarding, the male passenger behaved in an unruly manner and touched the female cabin crew member inappropriately.

Pandya-Rahul Effect: CoA mulls over behavioural counselling for Indian team

Pandya-Rahul Effect: CoA mulls over behavioural counselling for Indian team

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The programme will also include all the age-group national teams and the 'A' squads.

Peeing incident: Air India reviews liquor policy; pilot, crew grounded

Peeing incident: Air India reviews liquor policy; pilot, crew grounded

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Tata Group-owned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Saturday apologised for a flyer urinating on a fellow female passenger on a flight from New York in November, and said four cabin crew and a pilot have been de-rostered and the airline is reviewing policy of serving alcohol on flights.

Court grants bail to JNU professor in 8 sexual harassment cases

Court grants bail to JNU professor in 8 sexual harassment cases

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Students, professors and women rights organisations have been protesting, demanding his arrest, after some students accused him of sexual harassment.

Delhi Police asks law intern to record statement

Delhi Police asks law intern to record statement

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

With the Supreme Court washing its hands off the issue, the Delhi Police on Friday asked the woman law intern to record her statement in the sexual harassment complaint she had made against retired Justice A K Ganguly who has been indicted by an apex court panel.

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Air India's handling of an incident in which an inebriated male flier allegedly urinated on a woman co-passenger suggests an urgent need for stricter rules to deal with unruly passengers, according to legal and aviation experts.

Maharashtra to bring in new women's policy in ongoing Budget session

Maharashtra to bring in new women's policy in ongoing Budget session

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Women and child development minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha made the announcement in the legislative assembly while replying to a debate on the issue.

Why Air India didn't report urinating incident to DGCA

Why Air India didn't report urinating incident to DGCA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The aggrieved lady had "rescinded" an initial request for action after the two "appeared" to have sorted out the issue.

How can we make workplaces safe for women?

How can we make workplaces safe for women?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The members of the Internal Complaints Committee should be empowered to take independent action without any pressure from the management.