gender equality

New Delhi, March 8 "I grew up in a family where women were in charge," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told students during an interaction in Kerala recently, while asserting that women are generally more intelligent than men.On International Women's Day, Gandhi posted a video of his interaction...

Ranchi, March 8 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended his best wishes to women on International Women's Day and said they are a strong foundation of society's progress.He said the state government has continuously been striving for the development, honour, and empowerment of women...

New Delhi, March 8 Climate change has serious impacts from a gender perspective, yet the capital flowing toward supporting women affected by it represents only a small fraction of what is required, a top representative of the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) said.In an...

Puri, March 8 – To celebrate International Women's Day, renowned sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created a unique sand animation in Puri on Sunday. This artwork, which took about 10 minutes to complete, beautifully conveyed the message of women's empowerment, equality, and world peace.The sand...

New Delhi, March 8 President Droupadi Murmu extended her best wishes to everyone on International Women's Day and called on the citizens to create an environment where the aspirations and achievements of women shape a more equitable future.In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Warm greetings...

International Women's Day is being observed today. The theme this year is "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls." It emphasizes the need to strengthen women's rights, ensure access to justice, and accelerate action towards gender equality worldwide.To mark the occasion, various...

International Women's Day is being observed today. The theme this year is "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls." It emphasizes the need to strengthen women's rights, ensure access to justice, and accelerate action towards gender equality worldwide.To mark the occasion, various...

Bengaluru, March 7 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday extended his greetings to women across the state on the occasion of International Women’s Day and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment through various welfare initiatives.In a message to...

Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar, has extended greetings to all women in the country on the occasion of International Women's Day.She highlighted that the country has very strong laws to ensure the safety and dignity of women and advised women to remain...

Mumbai, March 7 Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) will operate two stations on Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, entirely with women staff on March 8 to mark International Women's Day.In a statement issued on Saturday, MMRC said the initiative will see operations at Marol Naka Metro...

Itanagar, March 7 Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Saturday said that when women are supported, empowered, and given visibility, families become stronger, communities become more resilient, and society as a whole progresses.Extending his greetings to the women of the state on the eve...

Chennai, March 7 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin greeted women across the state on the occasion of International Women's Day, which will be celebrated on Sunday, and reaffirmed the DMK government's commitment to strengthening women's rights, welfare, and economic independence.In his...

Jammu, March 7 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, several women in Jammu expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for implementing various schemes aimed at empowering women across the country.They said that these initiatives have provided women with...

New Delhi, March 7 India's leading lender, SBI, announced on Saturday the launch of a USD 500 million syndicated term loan facility, exclusively focused on women empowerment, with a greenshoe option, on the eve of International Women's Day.This syndicated transaction marks a significant...

New Delhi, March 7 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her heartfelt greetings to women across the country on the occasion of International Women’s Day, stating that the day inspires women to move forward with dignity and self-respect.Speaking to reporters, Rekha Gupta said that...

KATHUA, March 6: As part of the ongoing Women Week campaign and the district's Youth Engagement and Empowerment Plan, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) District Centre Kathua organized a symposium on the theme "Women Empowerment" at Learning Temple High School.District...

Seoul, March 7 – South Korea's Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong issued an apology on Saturday to former sex workers whose rights were violated in now-defunct brothels built around American military bases, marking the government's first official apology."As the gender minister dealing...

President Droupadi Murmu will deliver the keynote address during the national-level celebrations of International Women's Day at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi tomorrow.Organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the event will also be attended by Union Minister for Women and...

New Delhi, March 6 Women play a crucial role in development, and gender equality must be viewed through the twin lenses of human rights and development effectiveness, a top United Nations (UN) official said on Friday.Speaking to

KATHUA, March 3, 2026: In Kathua, the District Administration, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, organized a Walkathon to promote "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" and "Beta Beti Ek Saman" as part of the Women's Week celebrations.Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma inaugurated the...