international women's day

Kabul, March 9 – The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan strongly condemned the unlawful detention of women activists and members of civil society during the Women’s March in Islamabad, organized on International Women’s Day.“Peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are fundamental...

Mumbai, March 9 – As the world celebrated International Women's Day on Sunday, actress Raveena Tandon spent the day wielding a sword and discussing women's safety at an event in Jaipur.Raveena shared glimpses from the event on her official Instagram account.In one of the photos, Raveena was...

Jaipur, March 9 – A review meeting on women's safety, crimes against women, and related social challenges was held at the Rajasthan Police Headquarters on Monday to mark International Women's Day.The meeting was chaired by Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women.The...

New Delhi, March 9 – Kisan Trust organized the ‘Aparajita Samman Samaroh 2026’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day, bringing together policymakers, experts, and women achievers to discuss empowerment and recognize the courage and achievements of women, including acid attack survivors...

Mumbai, March 9 Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who was last seen in ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, made a thoughtful gesture for his mother, Allu Nirmala. The actor gifted his mother a luxurious car, a compact SUV, on the occasion of International Women's Day.This thoughtful gesture beautifully reflected...

Chandigarh, March 9 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab on Monday of engaging in "election-time freebie politics," claiming that the people of the state are disillusioned with the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.Chief...

On International Women's Day, a grand event, "Fit India Women's Week 2026," was organized at the Collector's Auditorium. The event, presided over by District Panchayat CEO Abhishek Gehlot and with Chief Guest Mrs. Monu Kushraj बघेल, saw the felicitation of 73 women employees from the Department...

Women sanitation workers were honored on International Women's Day in Haflong.International Women's Day was observed in Haflong, in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, along with the rest of the country, on Sunday.On this occasion, Haflong Municipal Board Chairperson Ripa Hojai felicitated the...

NFR installs sanitary pad vending machines at Guwahati Railway stationTo mark International Women's Day, the Northeast Frontier Railway installed menstrual hygiene vending machines at Guwahati Railway Station for the convenience of female passengers.The machines were inaugurated by Shalini...

The Pulwama District Administration and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) marked International Women's Day as "Nari Neer Shakti Divas," highlighting women's role in water governance and promoting women-led enterprises.March 09, Srinagar: The Pulwama District Administration, in collaboration with...

Mumbai, March 9 – Sutapa Sikdar, the wife of late actor Irrfan Khan, marked International Women's Day by celebrating "important men in her life," including her late husband Irrfan Khan and their son Babil Khan.In a post on her social media account, Sutapa shared a video montage featuring...

Mumbai, March 9 – Bollywood producer Ekta Kapoor surprised her fans by revealing on her social media account that she had watched a cricket match for the first time, while enjoying the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final that took place on March 8.Ekta shared a video on her official social...

Mumbai, March 9 Singer and Bollywood personality Iulia Vantur shared heartwarming, unseen pictures with her close friend and Bollywood megastar Salman Khan’s mother, Salma Khan, veteran actress Helen, and her niece, Ayat Sharma, on the eve of International Women’s Day.Iulia, who is often...

Mumbai, March 9 – Bollywood star Alia Bhatt received a heartwarming surprise from her three-year-old daughter Raha and actor husband Ranbir Kapoor on the occasion of International Women's Day.Alia shared a glimpse of a beautiful and colorful card prepared by the father-daughter duo for their...

In Jaipur, Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasized on Sunday that women are the cornerstone of society, and their empowerment is crucial for the nation's progress and development.He called for greater awareness regarding women's rights, respect, and equal opportunities on...

Jerusalem, March 8 Israel on Sunday claimed that the headquarters of the notorious Iranian "Prevention Police," known for its moral policing, has been destroyed."On International Women's Day, a symbol of oppression is eliminated. The headquarters of Iran's 'Prevention Police,' notorious for...

Shillong, March 8 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma extended greetings on International Women’s Day, highlighting the state government’s initiatives aimed at empowering women through self-help groups (SHGs), entrepreneurship support, and farmer welfare programs.Sangma praised women...

Bhubaneswar, March 8 The Odisha government remains committed to the development and welfare of the Odia diaspora, Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said in Kolkata on Sunday.The Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department organized 'Odisha Utsav' for the first time in Kolkata to connect...

Jaipur, March 8 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Sunday that women are the backbone of society, and their empowerment is essential for the progress of the country. He emphasized the need to prioritize education, health, and self-reliance for women.Addressing a state-level...

Chandigarh, March 8 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Sunday that his government had fulfilled its biggest electoral promise by launching the 'Mukhy Mantri Mawaan Dhian Satkar Yojna' to provide monthly financial assistance to women.Under the scheme, women from the general category...