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  UP CM rips into Opposition after bill linked to women's quota stalls, invokes Draupadi 'cheerharan'

  Uttar Pradesh | April 19, 2026 12:53 IST

  The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, was not passed in the Lok Sabha on Friday after it failed to achieve the required two-thirds majority. Although 298 members supported the proposal, 230 voted against it, preventing the bill from moving forward.

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  Pratibha Patil, India's first woman President, backs Women's Reservation Law; writes to PM Modi

  India | April 15, 2026 11:29 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up efforts to bring in the Women’s Reservation Act, calling it an important reform for women’s representation in legislative bodies. He recently wrote a letter to Nari Shakti stressing the need for quick action on the long-awaited measure.

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  PM Modi seeks consensus on swift rollout of Women's Reservation Law, writes to all parties

  India | April 12, 2026 10:13 IST

  Notably, the government has extended the Budget session, with a special sitting from April 16 to 18 to discuss proposed amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

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  We will move forward unitedly on women reservation issue: Kharge at CWC meet

  India | April 10, 2026 23:52 IST

  The Congress party convenes the meeting on Women's Reservation Bill ahead of a three-day special session of Parliament scheduled to begin on April 16.This comes as the Parliament is set to meet for a three-day special session from April 16, with a focus on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.

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  Budget session to resume from April 16; three-day sitting likely for women's reservation bills

  India | April 03, 2026 8:31 IST

  The plan is tied to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which aims to reserve seats for women in Parliament. The government believes the time has come to implement the law and has been in touch with opposition parties to move the process forward.

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  PM Modi in Varanasi: Song 'Mehngai dayain khaye jaat hai' is Congress' identity

  Uttar Pradesh | May 21, 2024 21:03 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of over 25,000 women in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi and presented the report card of his government and work done for women. He also slammed the INDIA bloc and called them anti-women.

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  PM Modi announces reduction of Rs 100 in LPG cylinder prices on Women's Day

  India | March 08, 2024 12:48 IST

  PM said by making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim to support the well-being of families and ensure a healthier environment. This is in line with our commitment to empowering women and ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ for them.

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  'India's Nari Shakti touching new heights': PM Modi in 110th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'

  India | February 25, 2024 11:58 IST

  PM Modi hailed the contributions of Indian women in various sectors at the 110th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'. He also spoke about the technology being used to preserve the wildlife.

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  'You speak of Nari Shakti...': SC raps Centre over non-grant of permanent commission to women in ICG

  India | February 20, 2024 10:27 IST

  The SC asked whether the Union was still adopting "a patriarchal approach" despite the judgements of the top court on grant of permanent commission to women officers in the three armed forces- Army, Air Force and the Navy.

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  Republic Day 2023: Indian Navy’s tableau to reflect Nari Shakti, Atmanirbharta themes

  India | January 21, 2023 18:36 IST

  The Indian Navy contingent will be led by a woman officer Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as its contingent commander.

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  Republic Day 2023: Govt proposes India@75, Year of Millets, Nari Shakti as themes for tableaux

  India | September 13, 2022 20:05 IST

  Republic Day 2023: The government which is celebrating 75 years of India's independence has proposed that India@75 tableaux include India's freedom struggle, its achievements, actions and resolves over the past seven decades.

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  PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries of Nari Shakti at Banaskantha

  India | April 19, 2022 17:16 IST

  The women shared their stories of progress with the Prime Minister due to the dairy complex. They also spoke about the huge quantity of milk they have been able to sell & their earnings.

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  Merchant Navy captain thanks PM Modi as he interacts with winners of Nari Shakti Puraskar | Watch

  India | March 07, 2022 21:29 IST

  Some of the awardees are Merchant Navy captain Radhika Menon, social entrepreneur Anita Gupta, organic farmer and tribal activist Ushaben Dineshbhai Vasava, innovator Nasira Akhter, among others.

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  Who is Padala Bhudevi, helped tribal women of Andhra in developing entrepreneurship

  India | March 08, 2020 18:12 IST

  Padala Bhudevi, who received the "Nari Shakti Puraskar" from President Ram Nath Kovind on the International Women's Day, is working for women empowerment among tribals in north coastal region of Andhra Pradesh.

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  Poll staff enthused by 'pink booths'; North East RO says it drew lot of Muslim women voters

  May 12, 2019 18:01 IST

  Such booths are aimed at empowering women and increasing their participation in the electoral process, officials said.

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  Women’s Day Special: Let’s have a look at these women heroes who won Nari Shakti Puraskar last year

  People | March 07, 2018 17:56 IST

  Ahead of International Women's Day, let's remember the 33 valiant women who were awarded with Nari Shakti Puraskar last year.

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  Woman army officer alleges sexual harassment by senior

  India | October 20, 2015 7:33 IST

  Alwar: A woman army officer, who took part in the Republic Day parade this year to showcase 'Nari Shakti', has alleged sexual harassment by her senior officer, prompting an inquiry into the matter."Post receipt of

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  Nari Shakti: Combat role to lady officers in armed forces still a distant dream

  India | February 05, 2015 9:40 IST

  New Delhi: The India Army may have displayed ‘Nari Shakti' (women power) on the occasion of Republic Day, but it is still not ready to give these brave lady officers combat roles.If reports are to

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  5 reasons why this 'Republic Day' was special for India!

  Mouthful | January 27, 2015 11:39 IST

  Once a TV series 'Ramayan' made an entire nation sit glued to their TV screens & then there was today's 'Republic Day' celebration! Other than crucial India-Pak or India-Aus cricket series, very few occasions witnessed the