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New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a major Mahila Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan on April 13, in what is being seen as a significant outreach ahead of key legislative developments concerning women's representation. According to sources, the Prime Minister is likely to highlight the government's commitment to ensuring greater representation of women in legislative bodies and decision-making processes. Invitations are expected to be sent to all sitting wom ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, Sangita Reddy, on Thursday termed women's reservation in parliament a "historic milestone," highlights a significant shift in India's policy approach: moving from "women's development" (treating women as passive recipients of aid) to "women-led development" (positioning women as active leaders and drivers of economic and social progress). Her remarks underscore the expected impact of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Kausar Jahan, Chairperson of the Delhi Hajj Committee, on Monday welcomed the Central Government's decision to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, calling it a revolutionary step towards gender equality and political empowerment. Speaking to ANI, Jahan said, "A special session has been convened on 16-18 April by the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision to give 33% reservation ...Read More >
PMMY was built on a revolutionary idea that the Indian state could trust its most marginalised citizens with credit, when the formal banking system hesitated Financial inclusion has been at the forefront of the agenda of the Narendra Modi government. In the last decade, India witnessed a silent transformation where millions of ordinary citizens stepped into entrepreneurship with newfound confidence and agency. At its heart lies an initiative launched on April 8, 2016, by the prime minister, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a scheme brought by the Modi government that has completed 11 years, has empowered small traders and start-ups by providing collateral-free loans, thereby giving a new boost to self-employment and small industries. In a post on X, Shah said in the 11 years of the MUDRA Yojana, 58 crore loans worth more than Rs 40 lakh crore have been disbursed under the scheme, benefitting 12 cror ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) on its 11th anniversary, stating that the initiative has been pivotal in fostering self-employment and making the youth of the nation self-reliant. In a post on X, the Prime Minister emphasised that providing the right opportunities is key to individual and national growth. "Exactly 11 years ago, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, launched today, has proven to b ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has triggered a "new revolution of self-reliance" across the country as the scheme completes 11 years. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India and was launched on April 8, 2015. He credited the initiative for empowering youth, women, and small entrepreneurs through collateral-free loans and boostin ...Read More >
An all-party consensus marked the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament in 2023. The Act reserves 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. A special sitting of Parliament is due this month to fast-track its implementation. But the candidates' lists of major political parties in the four states and one Union territory going to the polls this month tell a different story: None of the main parties in the fray -- the BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congr ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Women's Reservation Bill continues to draw attention across political and social circles, with prominent voices describing it as a significant step towards strengthening women's representation in legislative bodies, even as some emphasise the need for merit-based opportunities and timely implementation. Spiritual speaker Jaya Kishori welcomed the initiative as a positive development. "This is a very good thing. Women will get a great opportunity, which i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Saturday said it has recorded its highest-ever expenditure of Rs 11,810.82 crore in 2025-26, nearly 14 per cent higher than the Rs 10,409 crore spent in the previous financial year. According to an official statement, the expenditure was incurred by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under the ministry and reflects a focus on timely utilisation of funds for welfare schemes. The department has also recorded t ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 3 (UNI) Former Meghalaya minister and BJP legislator, Alexander Laloo Hek, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing serious apprehension over the union government's introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) (FCRA) Amendment Bill, 2026 in parliament. "The proposed amendments raise significant concerns regarding their potential impact on the operational viability, autonomy, and effectiveness of the non-profit sector," Hek argued, while urging the Prime Min ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tension flared at Rajasthan University on Friday as NSUI workers clashed with police during protests against a seminar scheduled to be held on the campus, which they alleged was linked to the promotion of RSS ideology. The situation escalated when protesters attempted to breach barricades set up at the main gate. A confrontation broke out after NSUI workers staged a protest against a seminar scheduled at the Humanities Auditorium under the banner of Marudhara Na ...Read More >
Kochi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Congress-led UDF on Thursday released its manifesto for the April 9 polls to the Kerala Assembly, outlining key welfare measures and development plans for the state. The document states that welfare pensions are not charity but a right, and promises a law to guarantee pensions as a legal entitlement. The manifesto was released in Kochi, where Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy handed it over to Congress leader V D Satheesan. A major highlight is the "Indira Guarantee ...Read More >
Minister Raksha Khadse hails Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, cites end of Naxalism, praises Asmita League as its women athletes dominate medals and gain national platform. Raipur turned into the focal point of India's tribal sporting movement today as Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, arrived to witness the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, calling the event a powerful symbol of change for the region and its young athletes. She highlighted how the competi ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, along with the upcoming Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Tech Village, hosted TRISHUL 2.0, its signature women's leadership platform. Organized under the Shakti by Hilton initiative in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the event brought together about 200 hospitality students, industry professionals, and employees for an inspiring even ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a historic development, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is witnessing an unprecedented phase of women-led leadership, marked by the appointment of Ashwini Bhide as its first woman Municipal Commissioner. The newly elected civic body, barely two months into its term, has seen women occupy several key leadership positions. Ritu Tawde, a BJP corporator from Ghatkopar, is serving as Mayor, while Kishori Pednekar represents the opposition as its leader from Shiv Sena (UBT). I ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With the Transgender Person (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 becoming law with President of India Droupadi Murmu's assent on Monday, all eyes are now on the way forward as the amendments do away with the provisions in the 2019 law that allowed "self-perceived gender identity" to be the basis for self-determination and identification for approval for transgender certificate by the district magistrate.The amended definition of "transgender persons" makes it clear that it will ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Nicole Daedone, founder and former CEO of OneTaste, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after being convicted in a forced labor conspiracy case that shocked the self-help and wellness industry. The sentencing, delivered by Diane Gujarati in Brooklyn, marks the culmination of a high-profile legal battle that revealed disturbing allegations behind the company's "orgasmic meditation" practices. Alongside the prison term, Daedone was ordered to forfeit USD 12 millio ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday dismissed rumours surrounding the 'Saheli Pink Card' scheme, asserting that the initiative for women commuters is functioning "100 per cent" efficiently and without any issues. In a post on X, the Chief Minister launched a sharp attack on her political opponents, alleging that they were uncomfortable with initiatives aimed at empowering women. "They are bothered by girls riding bicycles -- how will the 'Saheli Pi ...Read More >
Miss Earth India 2022 Vanshika Parmar asserts that Himachal Pradesh is a safe destination for tourists despite global issues, advocating for sustainable tourism and women-led development to bolster the state's economy and cultural heritage. Tourism Ambassador to the Government of Himachal Pradesh and Miss Earth India 2022 Vanshika Parmar said that while global uncertainties and tensions in parts of the Middle East may create concerns within the tourism industry, Himachal Pradesh continues to re ...Read More >
Indian companies are expected to roll out an average salary increase of about 9 per cent in 2026, even as they navigate a more challenging economic environment, according to Mercer India's 'Total Remuneration Survey 2026' released on Tuesday. The survey, which tracks remuneration trends across more than 8,000 roles and over 1,500 companies, shows that while the overall salary hike outlook remains steady, employers are increasingly reworking how pay is structured, with a sharper focus on short-t ...Read More >
The Delhi government plans to open cooperative stores in housing societies next year to enhance market access and income for those in the cooperative sector, announced Cooperation Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh at an event by NABARD. The initiative aims to support farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs nationwide. The Delhi government is set to launch cooperative stores across housing societies next year to enhance market access and incomes for individuals in the sector, Cooperation Minister Ravi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): BJP National Vice President and MP of Kendrapara, Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, on Wednesday, chaired the Select Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2025. The report was tabled earlier today in the Lok Sabha. Also Read | India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner, Says It Expects Yunus' Government to Ensure Safety of Indian Mission. Under Panda's leadership, the Select Committee examined 68 amendments. Each of the amendments for the Insol ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi flagged the challenges faced by ASHA and Anganwadi workers in the Rajya Sabha, demanding that they be given their remuneration on time, the amount given be doubled and the pending vacancies of nearly three lakh in ICDS be filled. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Gandhi said, "I rise to draw the urgent attention of this House to the continued distress of women workers implementing critical government programmes -- ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and hel ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday urged the Centre to "work closely" with the state governments to fill all vacancies of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and Anganwadi workers in the country, and also flagged their "meagre" honorariums despite their vital contribution to public service delivery. Addressing the Upper House of the Parliament during the Zero Hour, Sonia Gandhi urged the government to e ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took a sharp dig at the BJP-led Centre on Tuesday while opposing the VB-G RAM G Bill in the Lok Sabha, recalling the 1971 hit Bollywood number -- "Dekho o deewano (tum) ye kaam na karo, Ram ka naam badnaam na karo".The MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram asserted that the bill is not merely an administrative tweak but an "assault on the very spirit and philosophical foundation of this crucial programme". The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika M ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took a sharp dig at the BJP-led Centre on Tuesday while opposing the VB-G RAM G Bill in the Lok Sabha, recalling the 1971 hit Bollywood number -- "Dekho o deewano (tum) ye kaam na karo, Ram ka naam badnaam na karo". The MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram asserted that the bill is not merely an administrative tweak but an "assault on the very spirit and philosophical foundation of this crucial programme". The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika ...Read More >
New Delhi : The Gates Foundation today announced the appointment of Archna Vyas as its Country Director for India. In this role, Archna will lead the foundation's work in close collaboration with the central and state governments, philanthropists, civil society, academia, and the private sector to advance the foundation's priorities in India, aligned with the Government of India's vision of Viksit Bharat. The foundation has worked in India since 2003, in collaboration with the Indian government ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday called the Central Government's draft bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) "unfortunate", saying that the concept of Gram Swaraj and the ideal of Ram Rajya were never competing forces. This comes as the Central government is set to introduce the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevil Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, to replace the MGNREGA scheme. Tharoor ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 15 (ANI): FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball) has announced Beach Pro Tour for 2026, 2027, and 2028 at the Volleyball Mahakumbh at KIIT & KISS in Odisha.The event, which began on December 11 in collaboration with KIIT-KISS and FIVB, concluded on December 14 and was attended by 40,000 students. The event was graced by Fabio Azevedo, President of FIVB, who held a press conference on Sunday to announce the upcoming football event for the next three ...Read More >
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