Women
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Delhi Mayor's big announcement: 'Pink Toilets to be built at prominent markets across city'
Delhi | Jan 11, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTThe big decision to build 'Pink Toilets' at prime locations in Delhi came after a key meeting held by the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) where the women entrepreneurs expressed several challenges, including obtaining affordable loans.
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Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin announces special courts to try sexual offences against women
Tamil Nadu | Jan 11, 2025, 09:48 PM ISTCM Stalin said that new special courts would be established in Madurai, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai, and its suburbs to exclusively handle cases related to sexual offences against women.
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'Maiya Samman Yojana': Soren transfers Rs 1,415 crore to over 56 lakh women in Jharkhand
Jharkhand | Jan 06, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTThe Jharkhand government had earlier pledged to increase the monthly amount for beneficiaries under the 'Maiya Samman Yojana' from December 2024.
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Savitribai Phule Jayanti: A 'feminist' who became India’s first female teacher
India | Jan 03, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTSavitribai Phule Jayanti: Savitribai and her husband, Jyotirao Phule, established two educational trusts — the Native Female School, Pune, and the Society for Promoting the Education of Mahars, Mangs and others.
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Madhya Pradesh: Two women arrested in Rewa for impersonating police officers
Madhya Pradesh | Dec 28, 2024, 05:32 PM ISTTwo women in Rewa were arrested for impersonating police officers to extort money, with investigations ongoing to uncover their broader motives.
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'Woman is a delicate flower, they're responsible for childbearing...': Iran Supreme Leader
World | Dec 19, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTKhamenei's depiction of women as "flowers" feels disingenuous. While the statement appears to honour women's dignity and contributions, the reality for women in Iran is one of repression and severe restrictions.
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SC seeks Centre's response on plea for guidelines for providing safe environment for women
India | Dec 16, 2024, 03:05 PM ISTDuring the hearing of the matter, senior advocate Mahalakshmi Pawani, appearing for the petitioner Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association, said several incidents of sexual abuse against women are taking place in smaller cities, which are going unreported and pushed under the carpet.
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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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Telangana government aims to make 1 crore members of women SHGs crorepatis: CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana | Dec 06, 2024, 08:56 AM ISTTelangana: The chief minister said that the total number of members in SHGs at present is 65 lakh and it should become one crore.
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140 women and girls were killed by partner or relative per day in 2023: Shocking UN report reveals
World | Nov 26, 2024, 06:45 PM ISTThe UN report reveals that Africa recorded the highest number of intimate partner and family-related killings in 2023, with an estimated 21,700 victims. It also had the highest victim rate relative to its population size.
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Two women attempt to save friend from drowning in swimming pool, all three dead in Mangaluru
Karnataka | Nov 18, 2024, 10:38 AM ISTThree young women from Mysuru drowned at a Mangaluru beach resort's swimming pool while trying to save each other, leading to the arrest of the resort manager for security lapses.
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UP: Four women dead, several trapped as mound of soil collapses in Kasganj, CM takes cognisance
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 12, 2024, 12:26 PM ISTA tragic soil mound collapse in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, trapped several women, prompting CM Yogi Adityanath to take cognizance and direct rescue and medical assistance efforts.
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Kamala Harris loses US elections: Was America not ready to accept a woman President? | ANALYSIS
World | Nov 08, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTIn the United States, women make up 51 per cent of the population, and people of colour represent 42 per cent according to the US Census. Despite this, women continue to face disparities, earning less than men and being underrepresented in both government and leadership positions.
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Noida chaos: Women assault elderly couple in dog leash dispute, viral video captures incident | WATC
offbeat | Oct 25, 2024, 05:18 PM ISTA violent confrontation in a Noida housing complex erupted when two women attacked an elderly couple over concerns about an unleashed dog, with a viral video capturing the disturbing incident.
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Follow THESE 5 intimate hygiene tips to avoid wetness and infection during pregnancy
Health | Oct 25, 2024, 09:09 AM ISTProtect your intimate health during pregnancy! Follow these 5 essential hygiene tips to prevent wetness, infections, and discomfort, ensuring a healthy and happy pregnancy journey.
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South Africa knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup | 18 Oct | Sports Wrap
News | Oct 18, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTNew Zealand hit India with a truck skittling them out for a paltry 46 in the first innings in the Bengaluru Test in overcast conditions. Only two Indian batters got into double digits while New Zealand got a lead of 134 runs on the second day itself.
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Pakistan take on England in Multan with the aim of levelling the series | 15 Oct | Sports Wrap
Sports | Oct 15, 2024, 03:52 PM ISTPakistan take on England in Multan with the aim of levelling the series. New Zealand qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals after 8 years. This and a lot more updates in today's sports wrap
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India suffer close loss to Australia, on brink of elimination | 14th Oct | Sports Wrap
Sports | Oct 14, 2024, 03:42 PM ISTIndia suffer close loss to Australia, on brink of elimination. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi dropped in radical decision-making by Pakistan. Harmanpreet Singh most expensive player in HIL Auction on Day 1. This and a lot more updates in today's sports wrap.
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India thump Sri Lanka to remain in semifinal race of ICC Women's T20 World Cup |10 oct | Sports Wrap
Sports | Oct 10, 2024, 06:20 PM ISTIndia climb to second position in Group A of ICC Women's T20 World Cup. India beat Bangladesh in 2nd T20I to take an unassailable lead in three-match series. This and a lot more in today's sports wrap.
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India thump Sri Lanka to remain in semifinal race of ICC Women's T20 World Cup |10 oct | Sports Wrap
Sports | Oct 10, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTIndia climb to second position in Group A of ICC Women's T20 World Cup. India beat Bangladesh in 2nd T20I to take an unassailable lead in three-match series. This and a lot more in today's sports wrap.