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New Delhi, August 28: Kohima, Aizawl, Itanagar, and Gangtok have emerged as the safest cities for women in India, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025, released on Thursday. The report, based on a survey of 12,770 women across 31 cities, ranked these Northeast cities alongside Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai at the top of the national safety index. The index assigned a national safety benchmark of 65%, categorising cities as "much above", "above" ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: On the 11-year completion of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Uttarakhand chief ministerPushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday emphasised how India's economy has progressed over the years and how crores of citizens have been connected to the financial system.CM Dhami on X said, "The visionary foresight and resolve of the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji laid the foundation for a transformation 11 years ago, which gave a new direction to India's economic progress. The Pra ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court Women Lawyers' Association (SCWLA) has strongly condemned the recent remarks of former Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju, describing them as "misogynistic" and an assault on the dignity of women in the legal profession. Justice Katju, in a controversial comment, suggested that women lawyers could secure favorable judicial orders by "winking" at judges. The association said such a statement was not only deeply offensive but also undermined the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today interacted with the women officers participating in a United Nations Women Military Officers Course (UNWMOC-2025) here and hailed them as torchbearers of change, highlighting the unique insights and approaches they contribute to peacekeeping efforts. Organised by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping under the aegis of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs from August 18-29, the course aims to build professional ca ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Aug 13 that India's electoral system suffers from "serious discrepancies" and he pledged to continue challenging its integrity through public mobilisation and potentially the courts. Mr Gandhi, the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that controls the main opposition Congress party, last week accused authorities of manipulating voter rolls by adding fake names in the 2024 general election and other recent polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) vice-president Gagan Narang on Wednesday hailed the National Sports Governance Bill 2025, calling it a landmark decision that had been pending for years. The Rajya Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Tuesday, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared it. Speaking to ANI, Gagan Narang said, It has been a landmark decision. I think this has been long pending. A lot of ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A film policy that ensures gender equality, addresses issues of junior artists and promotes independent cinema was what the state government promised as the two-day Kerala Film Policy Conclave organised by the culture department came to a close in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Culture Minister Saji Cherian said the state policy will ensure complete safety and gender equality for men and women working at shooting locations, and addresss the issues of junior artists' regarding ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the fes ...Read More >
Mathura: A storm of criticism has erupted following remarks made by religious orator Aniruddhacharya during a sermon in Vrindavan, where he drew disparaging parallels between women in live-in relationships and their moral character. In a discourse widely circulated online, the orator claimed that in the current age, truth is unwelcome, and went on to state that "a 25 year old woman has already been with multiple men," questioning the integrity of women based on their lifestyle choices. His stat ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a new initiative, "Shaktishree", a comprehensive programme aimed at ensuring the safety and security of girl students across higher educational institutions in Odisha. This announcement comes amid political uproar over the self-immolation of a college student in Balasore after she failed to get justice over alleged sexual harassment.The initiative will be implemented in all 16 state-run universities and 730 govt-run and govt-aided colleges ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a new initiative, "Shaktishree", a comprehensive programme aimed at ensuring the safety and security of girl students across higher educational institutions in Odisha. This announcement comes amid political uproar over the self-immolation of a college student in Balasore after she failed to get justice over alleged sexual harassment.The initiative will be implemented in all 16 state-run universities and 730 govt-run and govt-aided colleges ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (UNI) Bihar has emerged as a national model for women empowerment, said Union Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh adding that the strategic empowerment of women folk has helped in attaining an impressive growth rate of 9.2 percent placing the state among the top three fastest-growing states in the country. Speaking at a high-level conference on "Envisioning a Developed Bihar through Women's Participation" organised jointly by the Indian Institute of Publi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Economic independence is the foundation for achieving gender equality, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at the Gender Equality Conference organised by the Telangana Women's Commission at Nizam College. The Deputy Chief Minister said the Telangana government is offering Rs 20,000 crore in interest-free loans every year to women's self-help groups (SHGs), to empower one crore women financially. In the first year alone, Rs 21,632 crore was distributed to SHGs across th ...Read More >
In the wake of the nationwide outrage over the death of a student at a college in Balasore, the Odisha Government on Thursday (July 17, 2025) asked all District Education Officers (DEOs) to ensure a safe environment for women employees and students, particularly girls in schools. In a letter to all the DEOs, School and Mass Education Secretary Shalini Pandit asked them to implement relevant provisions under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been ...Read More >
Nizamabad: Residents along the Nizamabad and Rajanna Sircilla district border are on edge after repeated sightings of a tiger, identified by its pugmarks as "S12." The forest department has stepped up efforts to track the animal's movements, deploying additional camera traps deep inside the reserve forests. On Thursday, a calf was found dead in Pakala village of Sirikonda mandal, prompting fears of another tiger attack. However, following an onsite inspection, district forest officer B. Nikitha ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The School and Mass Education department on Thursday asked all schools to ensure compliance with The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, and promote positive gender attitude among children and teachers. Commissioner-cum-secretary of School and Mass Education department Shalini Pandit directed all district education officers to review implementation of the Act in schools, along with timely constitution and re-constitution of the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Following the self-immolation of a college student in Balasore, the school and mass education department on Thursday issued a directive to all district education officers (DEO)s to strictly implement measures ensuring the safety of women employees at workplaces and to create a secure environment for students in schools.The department instructed that helpline numbers related to women's safety be prominently displayed in all schools, hostels, and govt offices. These include the women ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Economic independence is the foundation for achieving gender equality, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at the Gender Equality Conference organised by the Telangana Women's Commission at Nizam College. The Deputy Chief Minister said the Telangana government is offering Rs 20,000 crore in interest-free loans every year to women's self-help groups (SHGs), to empower one crore women financially. In the first year alone, Rs 21,632 crore was distributed to SHGs across th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 17 (PTI) In the wake of the nationwide outrage over the death of a student at a college in Balasore, Odisha government on Thursday asked all district education officers (DEOs) to ensure a safe environment for women employees and students, particularly girls in schools. In a letter to all the DEOs, School and Mass Education Secretary Shalini Pandit asked them to implement relevant provisions under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday and submitted a written apology over remarks deemed disrespectful to women in his show "India's Got Latent". Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. The NCW summoned Raina over objectionable content in the programme aired on an online platform ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Planned parenthood is essential for achieving healthy outcomes in maternal and child health, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Population Day on Friday. World Population Day is observed every year on July 11. This year's theme is "Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy for the Health and Well-being of Mother and Child. "World Population Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about family planning and renew our commitment to addressing popula ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Indian delegation, led by TK Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is participating in the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London. On the opening day of the session, India delivered a strong and principled statement addressing recent maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters. These incidents, caused by undec ...Read More >
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 () Congress leader and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) national incharge Kanhaiya Kumar, along with Pappu Yadav, who is an independent MP from Purnia Lok Sabha constituency, on Wednesday were snubbed by security from boarding a van during the Mahagathbandhan protest against electoral roll revision in poll-bound Bihar. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Indian delegation, led by TK Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is participating in the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London. On the opening day of the session, India delivered a strong and principled statement addressing recent maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters. These incidents, caused by undec ...Read More >
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New Delhi: A young woman sits across the screen. Her voice cuts through the silence. "He is more obedient than a dog. Wish there were more idiots like him." The words are not real. They are part of a game. But their sting is very real. And in China, women are feeling it. The game is called Revenge on Gold Diggers. Players step into the shoes of men. Women appear as charming manipulators. Their smiles hide greed. Their intentions point to wallets. Every choice the male player makes decides what ...Read More >
New Delhi: India Friday called for decisive collective action by the Global South to deal with multiple uncertainties arising out of fiscal constraints in several economies and evolving geopolitical dynamics. "This meeting takes place at a defining moment for the Global South, as the world grapples with multiple uncertainties arising from fiscal constraints in several economies, climate transition issues and evolving geopolitical dynamics," finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her openin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a visit rich with symbolism, historical resonance, and strategic messaging, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian leader in over two decades to visit Trinidad and Tobago and the first ever to address its Parliament. During his two-day trip, Modi was conferred with the Caribbean nation's highest civilian honour, The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in recognition of his global leadership and unwavering support for the Global South. Speaking from the his ...Read More >
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