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    West Bengal CM Questions Governor's Resignation Amidst Voter Revision

    Kolkata, March 8 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday that Narendra Modi "should resign first," since he became Prime Minister with the votes of the people whose names were allegedly being “deleted arbitrarily” during the SIR by the Election Commission.Banerjee said Chief...
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    Manipur CM Unveils Aid Package for Women Impacted by Violence

    Imphal, March 8 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced on Sunday that a budgetary allocation of Rs 350 crore would be earmarked in the upcoming state budget to assist women affected by the recent ethnic violence in the state.He said that the allocation is expected to benefit...
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    Women's Progress & Persistent Challenges: President Murmu's Call to Action

    New Delhi, March 8 Women are excelling in various fields, but many still face social stereotypes, economic inequalities, and psychological barriers, said President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday, calling for a collective effort to address the issue with sensitivity.Addressing the concluding session...
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    Nagaland Recognizes Women's Contributions and Addresses Ongoing Concerns

    March 8, Kohima: Nagaland participated in the global observance of International Women's Day under the theme 'Rights, Justice, and Action for All Women and Girls.'At a program held in Kohima on Saturday, Minister for Environment, Forest, Climate Change and Village Guards, C. L. John, stated...
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    Nagaland Commissions to Address Women's Issues in District Hearings

    March 8, Kohima: The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) will participate in the nationwide organization of District-wise Mahila Jan Sunwai (Public Hearings) from March 9th to 13th, to commemorate International Women's Day.Organized under the initiative of the National Commission for...
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    Women's Day: Delhi Police Conduct Self-Defense, Awareness Programs

    New Delhi, March 8 The Delhi Police organized a series of awareness campaigns, self-defense training sessions, and community outreach programs across districts and units on Sunday to mark International Women's Day.The initiatives, held in the lead-up to and on the occasion, aimed to promote...
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    Virasat Shakti Expo Celebrates Handloom Heritage in Delhi

    March 8, New Delhi – The National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC), with support from the Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the Exclusive Handloom Expo – Virasat Shakti, a special initiative celebrating India's rich handloom heritage and highlighting the role of women in the sector.The...
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    Rajasthan MLA Announces ₹1 Crore for Constituency Development on Women's Day

    Jaipur, March 8 Congress MLA Rafiq Khan announced on Sunday that he would allocate Rs 1 crore from his MLA LAD fund for development projects in his constituency through women councillors and social workers.The announcement was made on the occasion of International Women's Day during a meeting...
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    Nation Celebrates International Women's Day with Announcements & Record-Breaking Achievements

    New Delhi, March 8 – Leaders across the country on Sunday lauded the growing contributions of women in various sectors on International Women's Day, a day also marked by announcements by state governments focused on financial assistance for women.President Droupadi Murmu urged women to realize...
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    Air India Marks Women's Day with Record Number of All-Female Cockpit Crews

    New Delhi, March 8 Air India operated nine flights with all-female crews in the cockpit on Sunday to mark International Women's Day.The flights connected select international and domestic routes, including London Heathrow, New Delhi, and Mumbai.Some of these flights were managed by...
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    Rio, Patton Recognize Women's Contributions on International Women's Day

    March 8, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton honored the contributions of women on the occasion of International Women's Day.Mr. Rio stated that women play a vital role in strengthening communities, inspiring progress, and shaping ideas.The Chief Minister...
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    International Women's Day: Meghalaya CM Praises SHGs, Reinforces Empowerment Commitment

    Shillong, March 8 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma extended greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and highlighted the role of self-help groups and entrepreneurship in women's empowerment in the state.Sangma said that women's empowerment in Meghalaya means ensuring that...
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    Andhra Pradesh Aims for 5 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs, Announces Financial Support

    Amaravati, March 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that women entrepreneurs will play a key role in strengthening economic empowerment in the state.He symbolically presented a cheque of Rs 10,100 crore to women Self-help Groups (SHGs) as part of financial...
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    Tribal Woman Denied Delivery Care, Faces Challenges

    Palghar, March 8 A pregnant tribal woman was allegedly denied admission at the Dahanu sub-district hospital in Palghar on Sunday morning for delivery, after which she had to seek treatment at other private facilities in the area.According to Shobha Machhi, an anganwadi worker from Vadkun, the...
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    Thousands of Women Runners Unite for Pinkathon in Delhi

    New Delhi, March 8 Nearly 6,000 women runners participated in the Pinkathon on International Women's Day here on Sunday.Returning to the capital after six and a half years, the event featured race categories from 3km, 5km, and 10km, to ultra-distances of 50km, 75km, 100km, and 100km relay...
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    Guruvayoor Devaswom Appoints Woman Member on International Women's Day

    Guruvayur (Kerala), March 8 After a gap of nearly five decades, the Guruvayur Devaswom, the temple body that manages the famous Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple here, has appointed a woman member, coincidentally on International Women's Day on Sunday.M U Shinija has been appointed to the...
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    Andhra Pradesh Celebrates International Women's Day with Entrepreneurship Focus

    Amaravati, March 8 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Sunday that the state government has set a target of developing five lakh women as entrepreneurs.He stated that one lakh women have already been turned into entrepreneurs within a year and expressed confidence...
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    Ayushman Bharat Scheme Provides Relief, Attendees Share Experiences

    New Delhi, March 8: Several beneficiaries and attendees expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his rally in the Burari area of the national capital, highlighting the benefits of government welfare schemes, particularly the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya...
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    BJD Leader Accuses BJP of 'Failure of Leadership' in Addressing Crimes Against Women

    Bhubaneswar, March 8 BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik on Sunday criticized the BJP government in Odisha for the "total failure of leadership" in addressing the "increasing" number of crimes against women.Addressing the party's women leaders and members on the occasion of International Women's Day...
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    PM Modi's Initiatives for Women's Empowerment Highlighted

    Malda (WB), March 8 Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken groundbreaking steps to empower women.He said that the PM has got 14 crore toilets constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission to ensure the...
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