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Hyderabad, Oct 27 (UNI) The Telangana Raj Bhavan was illuminated in pink today evening, marking International Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the sixth consecutive year. The symbolic gesture, continued since 2020, reflects the State's commitment to spreading awareness about early detection and support for those battling breast cancer. The initiative was organised in collaboration with the Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation. Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, commended Dr P Raghu Ram ...Read More >
NEW DEHLI, India (AFP) -- Indian police have arrested a man accused of stalking and inappropriately touching two Australian cricketers participating in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's World Cup, officials said on Saturday. The incident happened in the central Indian city of Indore on Thursday morning when the two players left their hotel to go to a cafe, police officer Rajesh Dandotiya told AFP. "We received a complaint from the Australian team security and immediately acted, r ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. They discussed development cooperation, education, and women's empowerment. The welfare of Indian fishermen was also a key topic. Modi emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two close neighbors for regional prosperity. Their discussions covered innovation and shared regional interests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed a range of issues including development cooperation and the welfare of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Friday said discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi included the longstanding fishermen's issue, describing it as "ongoing" and "sensitive" while stressing the need to protect livelihoods on both sides. Speaking to ANI after her meeting with PM Modi, Amarasuriya said, "That is an ongoing issue and something that needs to be discussed. We need to protect the livelihoods of our fishermen as well, but we und ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Sri Lankan counterpart Harini Amarasuriya and discussed education, women's empowerment, innovation, development cooperation, and the welfare of fishermen. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Glad to welcome Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini Amarasuriya. Our discussions covered a broad range of areas, including education, women's empowerment, innovation, development cooperation and welfare of our fishermen. As close nei ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 9 (PTI) Amneet P Kumar, whose husband, IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, has allegedly shot himself dead, sought the Haryana chief minister's intervention on Thursday to ensure the registration of an FIR against those named in the "suicide note" and her complaint. Accompanied by some senior bureaucrats, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini went to the official residence of senior IAS officer Amneet Kumar at Sector 24 here on Thursday. Saini, who arrived here on Thursday after concluding a ...Read More >
Addressing scientists, researchers and stakeholders, Pemmasani said India has shown an "unwavering commitment" to provide housing for all. "From mud walls to 3D printing, India has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to providing safe, strong and sustainable homes for all. These 3D-printed houses are not merely about technology -- they represent a future where housing is affordable, adaptable and environmentally-responsible," the minister of state for rural development said. Highlighting th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) 100-year journey as a reflection of "enduring national consciousness" rising to meet the challenges of every era. "RSS works on the principle of nation-first, and its 100-year journey is an example of sacrifice, selfless service, nation-building, and discipline," the PM said here at an event after releasing a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and Rs 100 coin highlighting the RSS ...Read More >
Puri said the reactions of the readers of her book nudged her to contemplate the transition from the written word to moving pictures Former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri's bestselling novel Swallowing the Sun will be adapted into a web series, content company Abundantia Entertainment announced on Monday. The novel, released to high acclaim last year, tells the story of Malati, a resilient young woman whom the author modelled after her mother, against the backdrop of India's struggle for ind ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 28 (PTI) The second edition of the Pink Power Run, organised by the Sudha Reddy Foundation, brought together over 20,000 participants at Necklace Road on Sunday to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote early detection. The event was flagged off by philanthropist Sudha Reddy, MEIL Managing Director Krishna Reddy, Miss World Chairperson Julia Morley, and tennis legend Leander Paes, according to a statement by the organisers. Reigning Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangs ...Read More >
Fintech firm PayNearby is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year to boost the next phase of growth. Fintech firm PayNearby is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year to boost the next phase of growth. "We have initiated the IPO process and talks with three merchant bankers. We will soon select a merchant banker to proceed with the process," PayNearby founder, MD and CEO Anand Kumar Bajaj told PTI. Once the merchant banker is finalised ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fintech firm PayNearby is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year to boost the next phase of growth. "We have initiated the IPO process and talks with three merchant bankers. We will soon select a merchant banker to proceed with the process," PayNearby founder, MD and CEO Anand Kumar Bajaj told PTI. Once the merchant banker is finalised, PayNearby will file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the capital market regulator Sebi, he added. The com ...Read More >
Itanagar, Sept 27: High on the rugged Himalayas, where temperatures often dip below 20°C and altitudes soar beyond 15,000 feet, nine Tibetan refugee women are scripting a story of resilience and empowerment. Serving with the 763 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)'s Project Vartak, they stand shoulder to shoulder with men in one of the most challenging works - road construction in high-altitude border areas. For these women, what began as a means of livelihood ...Read More >
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar criticized Lalu Prasad for prioritizing his family. Kumar highlighted the NDA government's focus on women's empowerment and state development since 2005. He contrasted this with the previous government's actions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. The scheme aims to promote self-employment for women. The launch occurred virtually, with many participants. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday made a veiled dig at ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Haryana govt has started registration for Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, with women under 23 years of age and with a family income of less than Rs 1 lakh set to receive Rs 2,100 per month till they turn 60.According to minister Rao Narbir Singh, the scheme, which will be launched on Nov 1, is a gesture of respect towards the women of the state. "The BJP promised this in their manifesto. Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has turned it into reality, proving that the govt fulfils its commi ...Read More >
The state government has directed for the establishment of 'Mission Shakti Kendras' in every police station under the initiative aimed at empowering women and girls in the state during the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0, said senior police officials in a press release shared by the state police headquarters on Tuesday. They said that these centres will provide a single-window platform for women to report crimes, seek assistance, and access various government services. Sharing further details, a se ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, and transferred Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women. The Rs 7,500-crore scheme, an initiative of Bihar's NDA government, is aimed at promoting women's empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The prime minister launched the scheme virtually from Delhi, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputy Samrat Choudhary, and several Union and ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 26 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday took a sharp dig at RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, and said that he only cared about his family, not the people of Bihar. Without taking Lalu Yadav's name, Nitish Kumar referred to him that he made his wife Rabri Devi the Chief Minister after stepping down from the post. Nitish said, "We don't just work for our families, we work for all of Bihar." During the launch of Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, and transferred Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women. The Rs 7,500-crore scheme, an initiative of Bihar's NDA government, is aimed at promoting women's empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The prime minister launched the scheme virtually from Delhi, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputy Samrat Choudhary and other ministers join ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI ...Read More >
"Himachal Pradesh had to fight for its rightful share on several issues. Despite the expiry of the lease period of the Shanan hydroelectric project, it has not been given back to the state from Punjab and arrears due from BBMB have also been delayed due to obstructions posed by Punjab and Haryana despite a Supreme Court decision," Sukhu said. The dispute between the neighbouring states is related to the British-era Shanan hydropower project at Jogindernagar of Mandi district. It was constructed ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today highlighted the need of sustainable economic empowerment models for women as the first national conference of Parliamentary and Legislative committees on women empowerment concluded in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, with the adoption of the 'Tirupati Resolution'. Delivering his remarks at the valedictory session of the historic parliamentary conference dedicated to women's empowerment, the Lok Sabha Speaker stressed that women's ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today highlighted the need of sustainable economic empowerment models for women as the first national conference of Parliamentary and Legislative committees on women empowerment concluded in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, with the adoption of the Tirupati Resolution. Delivering his remarks at the valedictory session of the historic parliamentary conference dedicated to women empowerment, the Lok Sabha Speaker stressed that women empow ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel completed four years in office on September 13, one of the most visible achievements of his tenure has been in the field of maternal and child health. Launched in February 2024, the Namo Shree Yojana has rapidly grown into one of the state's most ambitious social security initiatives for women. In just 18 months, the scheme has reached over 6.21 lakh mothers with financial assistance worth Rs 354 crore, while nearly ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the Tirupati Resolution will strengthen women empowerment, with unity and determination, which will lead India towards social and economic transformation and inclusive development. He expressed his view in the valedictory session of the first National Conference of the Committees on Empowerment of Women of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures held in Tirupati. The two-day conference, which bega ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the Tirupati Resolution will strengthen women's empowerment, with unity and determination, which will lead India towards social and economic transformation and inclusive development. He expressed his view in the valedictory session of the first National Conference of the Committees on Empowerment of Women of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures held in Tirupati. The two-day conference, which be ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who marked four years in office on September 13, has consistently placed women's empowerment and maternal health at the forefront of his governance priorities, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, said a press release from the Gujarat CMO. Health experts note that under his leadership, Gujarat has made significant strides in maternal and child healthcare over the past four years. A key driv ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday highlighted the need of sustainable economic empowerment models for women as the first national conference of Parliamentary and Legislative committees on women empowerment concluded in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh with the adoption of the 'Tirupati Resolution'. Delivering his remarks at valedictory session of the historic parliamentary conference dedicated to women empowerment, the Lok Sabha Speaker stressed that women's empowerment is not only a soci ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who marked four years in office on September 13, has consistently placed women's empowerment and maternal health at the forefront of his governance priorities, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, said a press release from the Gujarat CMO. Health experts note that under his leadership, Gujarat has made significant strides in maternal and child healthcare over the past four years. A key driv ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 15 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday made a strong pitch for constituting legislative committees on empowerment of women in all states to address issues such as gender accountability in budgetary allocations. Addressing a valedictory function of the two-day conference of the committees on empowerment of women of Parliament and state legislatures, Birla voiced concern over the absence of such panels in several state assemblies. "I will soon write to the p ...Read More >
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