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HYDERABAD: In a strong endorsement of women's economic empowerment, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday declared that the core mission of the 'Praja government' is to ensure economic independence for women, which he said is the key to eliminating gender discrimination. Speaking at the Gender Equality Conference organised by the Women's Commission at Nizam College, the deputy CM laid out the government's multi-pronged strategy to uplift women through targeted welfare and en ...Read More >
Women in tribal communities, and their legal heirs, are entitled to an equal share in ancestral property and assets, the Supreme Court said Thursday afternoon in a landmark judgement for gender equality amongst some of the most marginalised sections of society. A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said depriving women of ancestral inheritance was both unfair and discriminatory, and a violation of their right to equality, pointing to Article 14, which guarantees equality b ...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 >
YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi regarding offensive content aired on his show "India's Got Latent." This appearance follows public outrage and repeated summonses after clips went viral, sparking controversy over derogatory remarks towards women. Raina had previously issued an apology and taken down the YouTube series after an FIR was lodged. YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, mon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. 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. Raina submitted his statement in response to t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged Indian businesses to expand globally, not only in markets but also in ideas and solutions. 'Industry, friends, must be a force for inclusion by supporting MSMEs, promoting gender and caste diversity in leadership. It's easier said than done. Gender and caste diversity has to be appreciated in the right sense. When it comes to gender, we champion affirmative action but the real problem is when gender discrimination is subtle ...Read More >
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New Delhi: At the 19th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar called on industries to drive inclusive growth. He urged businesses to actively support MSMEs and ensure greater representation of women and marginalized communities in leadership roles. While acknowledging efforts toward affirmative action, he pointed out that subtle and often unspoken forms of gender discrimination still exist and need urgent attention. Encouraging indust ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged Indian businesses to expand globally, not only in markets but also in ideas and solutions. 'Industry, friends, must be a force for inclusion by supporting MSMEs, promoting gender and caste diversity in leadership. It's easier said than done. Gender and caste diversity has to be appreciated in the right sense. When it comes to gender, we champion affirmative action but the real problem is when gender discrimination is subtle ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Biju Mahila Janata Dal (BMJD), the opposition BJD's women wing, on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Director General of Police, Odisha, at his Camp Office in Bhubaneswar, demanding immediate action against Nilgiri BJP MLA Santosh Khatua for making derogatory remarks against BJD leader Lekhasri Samantsinghar. The delegation urged his arrest to prevent tampering with evidence in a poaching and sexual abuse case, the inclusion of Sections 74 and 351 ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Couples living in Haryana who have a girl child will now need prior govt permission should they seek the IVF (in vitro fertilisation) route for a second child.According to a directive from the additional chief secretary health, couples opting for IVF need to file an application with the District Appropriate Authority (DAA) along with supporting documents like birth certificates of children, documents related to childbirth or miscarriage, and reasons for seeking IVF.The decision was take ...Read More >
Chennai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has strongly rebutted allegations made by Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president and Sriperumbudur MLA K Selvaperunthagai, who claimed he was denied entry to the inner sanctum during the 'kumbabishekam' (consecration ceremony) at the historic Vallakottai Murugan Temple on caste-based grounds. In a sharply worded statement issued on Wednesday, Soundararajan termed the controversy a "political drama staged in the n ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In a spirited rebuttal to Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president and Sriperumbudur MLA K Selvaperunthagai's allegations of being denied entry during the kumbabishegam (consecration ceremony) of the Vallakottai Murugan Temple, senior BJP leader and former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday said the controversy was a manufactured drama and insisted that she attended the ceremony purely as a devotee, not as a political figure. Calling the controversy "a political drama ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: "Friends, men took part in the war while eunuchs went to the Sangh," Congress MLA Sahab Singh Gurjar said during a protest in Ashoknagar on Tuesday, news agency PTI reported.A video of the remark surfaced online and was widely circulated, leading to accusations of 'sexism and insult to the third gender. Gurjar, who represents the Gwalior Rural assembly seat, made the statement while addressing a 'Nyaya Satyagraha' protest staged by senior Congress leaders, including Madhya Pradesh Con ...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], June 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, underlining the government's focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. The Prime Minister said that our mothers, sisters, and daughters have seen times when they had to face difficulties at every step. But today, they are not only participating actively in the resolution of a developed India but are also setting examples in ...Read More >
A recent letter from a senior Indian Army general has sparked controversy, highlighting several concerns regarding women officers commanding army units in the sensitive eastern sector. The five-page letter, written by Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, Corps Commander, to Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, addresses various issues reportedly plaguing the leadership of women officers in operational units. These issues range from officer management and a sense of entitlemen ...Read More >
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