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    Pink Saheli Cards Launched in Delhi: Free Bus Travel for Women and Transgender People

    New Delhi, March 2 The Delhi government will set up around 50 centers across the city to facilitate the issuance of the "Pink Saheli" cards, launched on Monday to provide women and transgender individuals free bus travel and seamless access to multiple public transport systems through a single...
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    Rashtra Sevika Samiti Urges Constructive Approach to Women's Day

    New Delhi, February 28 Rashtra Sevika Samiti general secretary Seetha Gayatri Annadanam on Saturday said that International Women's Day should be channeled in a constructive direction based on Indian cultural values.Asked how the nearly 90-year-old organization views International Women's Day...
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    Investing in Women’s Potential: JGU Convention Focuses on Collective Benefits

    Building on the success of the first National Convention on Women in India, O.P. Jindal Global University is hosting the Second National Convention, March 8-10, on its campus in Sonipat, Haryana. The convention aims to foster rigorous, inclusive, and action-oriented discussions on gender...
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    ‘Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat’ Forum Highlights Global Women Diplomatic Leadership

    New Delhi, February 26 – Diplomats from around the world shared inspiring stories of resilience and progress in breaking barriers at the "Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat" forum held in Delhi on Thursday.Organized by the Chintan Research Foundation, the event brought together women leaders to...
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    Delhi Summit: Experts Highlight Women's Role in India's Development

    New Delhi, February 26 – The Chintan Research Foundation hosted an event titled "Empowered Women, Developed India" in the national capital, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, economists, and other experts to discuss the vital role of women in building a developed India by 2047.The...
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    Pootha: Army Supports ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ Initiative

    POONCH, FEBRUARY 26: The Indian Army conducted an awareness lecture on the national initiative ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ at the Army Goodwill School in Potha, aimed at promoting the education and empowerment of girls.The interactive session, attended by 28 students, teachers, and members of...
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    Himanta Biswa Sarma Opens University Campus, Announces Infrastructure Investments

    Guwahati, February 25 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the newly constructed academic building of the women's university in Jorhat on Wednesday, stating that higher education must equip students with skills relevant to emerging economic opportunities.The Assam Women's...
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    Electoral Gains for Jamaat-e-Islami Spark Debate on Democratic Memory

    Washington, February 22. Bangladesh's radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, failed to translate its electoral gains into executive dominance in the 13th Parliamentary election. However, it significantly increased its share of seats, bringing back the scars of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation...
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    India-EU Collaboration on Women's Rights and Inclusive Development

    New Delhi, February 19 Union Minister Savitri Thakur met a delegation from the European Union on Thursday and discussed women's rights, gender equality, child protection, and inclusive development.The Minister of State for Women and Child Development also shared India's ongoing efforts to...
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    Union Budget 2026-27: Increased Funding for Women and Child Development

    New Delhi, February 18 The allocation for women and girls under various schemes has increased by 11.55 per cent to ₹5.01 lakh crore in 2026-27, up from ₹4.49 lakh crore in the previous financial year, according to the Gender Budget Statement (GBS) released by the government.The Gender Budget...
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    Protecting Girls and Farmers: DLSA Reasi's Awareness Campaigns

    REASI, February 17: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Reasi organized a series of awareness programs across the district under the leadership of Chairman Khalil Choudhary and the guidance of Secretary Pooja Gupta.At the Katra Court Complex, a session on "Mediation for Nation 2.0"...
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    Inclusive AI Design Needed: UN Women Calls for Greater Female Participation

    New Delhi, February 17 Women account for only 30 per cent of AI professionals worldwide and hold only 16 per cent of AI research roles, UN Women said on Tuesday, calling for greater female participation in building artificial intelligence tools to better reflect women's needs in health, finance...
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    Boosting Gender Justice: Kerala's New Policy

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 11 The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday approved the Women's Policy 2026, aimed at ensuring comprehensive gender justice and transforming the state into a fully women-centric society.The cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, gave approval to the...
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    VB-G RAM G Scheme Aims to Strengthen Rural Livelihoods with Gender Focus

    New Delhi, February 10 The Viksit Bharat – “Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood (Rural) Act has been framed as a gender-inclusive legislation with several provisions aimed at strengthening the participation and livelihoods of women and women-headed rural households, the government said on...
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