Women Empower
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Like US, Mexico faces a state-by-state divide over abortion
World | Nov 04, 2022, 08:41 PM ISTAbortion: The world is divided on the abortion ban issue but liberals heavily criticized the move to ban it in US. They said it breaches the basic rights of a woman.
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Singapore president expresses concern about online poll sexualising female Muslim teachers
World | May 28, 2021, 10:15 AM ISTSingapore President Halimah Yacob and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli have expressed concern about an online poll sexualizing female Muslim religious teachers.
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More spent on publicity than crucial schemes: Azad
India | Jun 24, 2019, 08:19 PM ISTSpeaking at the Motion of Thanks on President Ram Nath Kovind's address, the Congress leader said it was the first time that more funds were spent on publicity than on the scheme. Azad said 56 per cent of the total funds for the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme were spent on publicity.
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‘Women in veil are our pride’: Haryana govt advertisement sparks row
India | Jun 28, 2017, 03:06 PM ISTA Haryana government advertisement describing 'ghoonghat' (veil) as the "identity of the State" has sparked a controversy, with the opposition terming it as a reflection of the "regressive" mindset of the BJP government