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Scars still fresh from 2005 Delhi blasts

Four years ago on October 29, more than 65 people died, in serial blasts that rocked the Capital. The blasts took place in three of the Capital's most crowded market places.

DOING FAIRLY? Survey breaks the common belief that Muslims top the unemployment list.

'Muslims aren't most unemployed'

Christians have the lowest illiteracy levels in the country but the highest unemployment rate, reveals the survey.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/muslims-arent-most-unemployed/37387-3.html

TERROR ACT: The suicide bomb attacks killed 52 commuters on London

UK police arrest 3 over 2005 bombing

In the nearly two years since the attacks, police have consistently said they were searching for any accomplices.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/uk-police-arrest-3-over-2005-bombing/36701-2.html

DIFFERENT STROKES: All three chambers are speaking on the need to focus on skilling before recruitment.

India Inc asked to focus on SC/STs

Industry chambers have started responding to the letter sent by the Industry Secretary to furnish details on SC/STs.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-inc-asked-to-focus-on-scsts/35566-7.html

ACTING ON THE ACT: Renuka Chowdhury has asked states to submit a report on the implemetation of the Act.

Domestic Violence: Govt seeks report

The Ministry of Women and Child Development wants a report from states on implementation of Domestic Violence Act.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/domestic-violence-govt-seeks-report/35274-3.html

VICTIMS OF ABUSE: Over 37 pc married women in the country are victims of physical or sexual abuse by their husbands.

37 pc women face domestic violence

Over 37 pc married women in the country were victims of physical or sexual abuse by their husbands with Bihar topping the list.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/37-pc-women-face-domestic-violence/35028-3.html

PIONEER JUDGEMENT: It was the first case to be decided in the national capital under the Act.

Court decides 1st domestic violence case

A Delhi court disposes off the complaint filed under the Domestic Violence (Prevention) Act 2005 within 2 months.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/court-decides-1st-domestic-violence-case/30215-3.html

LEADING THE POWERPUFF GIRL BRIGADE: Chowdhury fiercly dismisses all criticism of the Act.

I will empower women: Chowdhury

Women and Child Development Minister Renuka Chowdhury says the path-breaking act will help empower women.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/i-will-empower-women-chowdhury/25941-4.html

THE FLIP SIDE: A husband has lodged a complaint against his wife for domestic violence.

'Tormented' husband lodges protest

A 'tormented' husband has lodged a protest against his wife after new law protects women against domestic violence.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/tormented-husband-lodges-protest/25419-3.html

DOMESTIC DISCORD: Harassment by way of unlawful dowry demands on a woman are covered under the Domestic Violence Act.

Daughter-in-law sues coal minister

Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines' daughter-in-law, filed a complaint of harassment against her in-laws.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/daughterinlaw-sues-coal-minister/25291-3.html

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