Women Empowerement
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CM Yogi slams Oppn's women's quota bill stand, reminds SP of 1995 Guest House case
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 30, 2026, 12:02 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused opposition parties of opposing women’s welfare and development schemes during a special Assembly session.
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Rs 40,000 annual pension for UP women: Akhilesh Yadav's big promise ahead of 2027 polls
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 23, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTAkhilesh Yadav said that women form a key part of society and their progress is important for the state’s overall development. He said his party plans to bring back schemes like the Rani Lakshmibai initiative to honour and support women.
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Maharashtra govt announces 'come early, go early' scheme for women employees: Know all about it
Maharashtra | Mar 11, 2026, 07:52 AM ISTThe flexible office timings will be permitted for women state government officers and employees working in the MMR, which covers districts located adjoining Mumbai, to help them avoid rush-hour travel in suburban trains.
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Yogi govt's model for women empowerment shines in key districts, Lucknow, Varanasi top in WEE Index
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 19, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTThe UP government has prioritised women in recruitment drives for home guards, police, and teaching positions. There has also been a marked increase in the participation of women in technical and vocational education.
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India TV 'She' Conclave: Jaya Bachchan, Priyanka Chaturvedi urge greater role of women in governance
India | Mar 18, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTAt the India TV 'She' Conclave, Rajya Sabha MPs Jaya Bachchan and Priyanka Chaturvedi shared the stage for a detailed discussion on women's issues, their political paths, and personal experiences. The event was marked by compelling insights and motivating narratives from the two leaders.
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Women's Day 2025: List of central government schemes for women empowerment
India | Mar 06, 2025, 02:32 PM ISTWomen's Day 2025: The government of India has introduced several schemes in the recent years to empower women and ensure they receive their rightful share in society.
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NITI Aayog's EmpowHER Biz launched | Know how women can change their lives with business initiative
Business | Jan 09, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTThrough this collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog, EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan aim to democratize retail ownership and create a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial journeys of women.
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PM Modi writes letter to women-led ‘Green Army’, here's how they are eradicating social evils
India | Dec 31, 2024, 09:41 PM ISTPM Modi on Tuesday shared the landmark journey of a women-led group- 'Green Army'. He appreciated the entrepreneurial efforts of the members and the social awareness being spread by them.
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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana revolutionises fisheries and rural economy in Chhattisgarh
chhattisgarh | Dec 31, 2024, 12:31 PM ISTBy converting abandoned quarries into employment hubs, Chhattisgarh is not only strengthening its rural economy but also demonstrating the immense potential of India's fisheries sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
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Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of Rs 1,500 resumes after suspension for eligible women in Maharashtra
Maharashtra | Dec 25, 2024, 12:58 PM ISTThe transfer of Rs 1,500 monthly installments under Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana has resumed after a break due to the model code of conduct during elections. The scheme, aimed at empowering women, now benefits 2.34 crore women.
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PM Modi launches LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat to empower women across India
Haryana | Dec 09, 2024, 03:54 PM ISTThis initiative aims to financially empower 1 lakh women aged 18 to 70 across India. Under the scheme, women with a minimum qualification of 10th pass will be trained as LIC agents.
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Lok Sabha elections: How women voters emerged as a decisive factor in polls | EXPLAINED
India | Mar 18, 2024, 10:54 PM ISTLok Sabha elections: In the last couple of decades, women voters gained bargaining power as they understood the power of their votes, that's the reason no party wants to ignore them which is reflected in their policies and campaigns.
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'Breaking Barriers to Trade': Smriti Irani lauds role of women in business development
India | Apr 16, 2023, 11:30 AM ISTIrani, who has been minister of Women and Child Development since 2019 in the Indian government, also pointed out the issues faced by women in workplaces, especially in business.
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National Girl Child Day 2022: 5 ways to empower your little daughter
Lifestyle | Jan 24, 2022, 02:20 PM ISTIn this day and age, women role models are plenty, in each and every field, but with correct guidance and by setting the right example for them, your daughter may be the next role model this world deserves. From abandoning gender stereotypes to imparting the right education, here are some tips for good parenting.
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Exclusive: 'Women must challenge cultural stereotypes and norms', World Bank panelist says
World | May 29, 2020, 07:22 PM ISTDigital education for women is not just important, it is a must. Especially now, when we find ourselves confined indoors due to the coronavirus pandemic, it becomes all the more crucial for one to know how to go about life when social distancing is highly advisable. To this regard, some of the worst impacted sections of the society include those who live in rural India and have neither the society's backing to prosper nor the technological or financial resources to be self-reliant (or as we like to term it these days -- Atmanirbhar).
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Panel to be set up to evaluate ways to encourage women participation in economy: Finance Minister
Budget | Jul 05, 2019, 01:20 PM ISTPresenting the first Budget of the Modi government in its second term, Sitharaman proposed to expand self help groups (SHG) to all districts and said one woman in every SHG will get loan of up to Rs 1 lakh under Mudra Yojana.
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How Can Women Entrepreneurs Overcome Obstacles?
Business | Feb 11, 2019, 09:52 AM ISTAs per the sixth economic census released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, there are about 8.05 million women entrepreneurs out of 58.5 million total entrepreneurs in India.
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I am just an instrument of change, says UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra
Celebrities | Dec 23, 2017, 11:23 PM ISTQuantico actress Priyanka Chopra was present at a UNICEF event.
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5 times Bollywood made women-centric films like Lipstick Under My Burkha and nailed it!
Bollywood | Jul 23, 2017, 01:04 PM ISTFilms like Lipstick Under My Burkha are more than just movies, they are an indelible experiences.
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Lt. Commander Pooja Rajput, solo woman biker of India has an important message for girls out there!
People | May 04, 2017, 02:10 PM IST"You need to get out of the house, sitting in your home and thinking that something would go wrong should not be on your mind. Go out and assess yourself on the road,"