gender equality

New Delhi, March 17 Observing that adoption is part of the right to reproductive autonomy, the Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a law that stated a woman would be eligible for maternity leave if she legally adopted a child below the age of three months.A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and...

New Delhi, March 15 The agricultural research body, ICAR, announced on Sunday that it is developing a national platform to connect over 900 institutions, aiming to strengthen the role of women in farming. This initiative comes after an international conference adopted a declaration for a global...

The three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems, which concluded yesterday in New Delhi, has laid the groundwork for developing gender-sensitive policies and inclusive innovations in agriculture. The conference, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, focused on promoting...

New Delhi, March 14 The CPI(M) on Saturday opposed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the proposed changes undermine the principle of self-determination of gender identity and violate the constitutional rights of such people.The party also...

New Delhi, March 14 Lawyers and activists have expressed varied views after the Indian Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking a nationwide menstrual leave policy, with some supporting voluntary provisions while others emphasizing stronger legal safeguards to protect women's health...

The Ministry of Railways celebrated International Women's Day in New Delhi today. The event brought together female employees to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women, and to promote gender equality. The Ministry of Railways stated that the event reinforced its commitment to gender...

The Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare organized a Gender Targeting and Inclusion Sensitization Workshop in Kathua. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma attended the event as the chief guest and inaugurated it by lighting a traditional lamp.He was accompanied by Chief...

New Delhi, March 13 – The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students across the country, observing that such a matter falls within the domain of government policy.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and...

United Nations, March 13 – The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Fund has emerged as a strong vehicle for South-South cooperation, promoting women's empowerment through development, according to leaders from the three nations.The Fund is "a far-sighted joint initiative of the governments of...

Washington, March 13 – First Lady Melania Trump urged women across the United States to pursue their ambitions with confidence and courage, telling a White House gathering marking Women's History Month that women play a decisive role in shaping the nation's future.Addressing a room filled with...

March 12, New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday.Organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and its partners, the conference, GCWAS–2026, will bring together over 700 global...

United Nations, March 12. Expanding the use of digital tools across humanity helps promote human rights because improving the lives of all people is essential for realizing its potential, according to India."In India, we have used digital tools to expand access to rights for everyone, on a...

New Delhi, March 11 The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a national conference of elected women representatives from rural bodies on Wednesday to mark the first year of the ‘Sashakt Panchayat - Netri Abhiyan’, and also announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening women's safety in rural...

New Delhi, March 11 President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a three-day global conference on women in agricultural and food systems on Thursday, to be held in the national capital.Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi will also be...

New Delhi, March 11 Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India's progress towards women-led development and reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice at a United Nations event in New York...

Los Angeles, March 11 – Actress-singer Barbra Streisand is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May.This will mark the EGOT recipient's first appearance at Cannes. She will be presented with the Palme d'Or on May 23 during the festival's awards ceremony...

Pulwama District Social Welfare Department Honours Women Achievers at Town Hall Event, Highlighting Gender Equality, Empowerment, and Vital Societal ContributionsMarch 8, Pulwama: The Pulwama District Social Welfare Department celebrated International Women's Day with great enthusiasm at the...

Chandigarh, March 10 – Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema condemned the "derogatory" remarks made by Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira against women on Tuesday.Speaking during proceedings in the Vidhan Sabha and later addressing the media, Cheema demanded that the Congress high...

As part of the celebrations of International Women's Day, a special train, the Guntur-Rayagada Express, was operated by a fully female crew from Visakhapatnam to Rayagada, showcasing the increasing involvement and leadership of women in railway operations. The train was launched from...

Mumbai, March 9 Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare stated on Monday that the state government would strengthen measures against cybercrime targeting women and continue with the benefits of the Ladki Bahin Yojana.While replying to a debate in the assembly related to International Women's Day...