international women's day

Thane, March 8 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday that women's leadership is crucial for social progress and asserted that his government is committed to promoting female empowerment through targeted schemes and increased opportunities.He was speaking after...

On Sunday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that the state government plans to enact a law to regulate social media.He noted that the issue would be discussed during the upcoming Assembly session, and a platform will be created to curb false propaganda on social media...

New Delhi, March 8 Indian Army officer Major Swathi Shanthakumar, who has been recognized by the UN for her work addressing gender-based violence in Malakal, South Sudan, says peacekeeping is "not a singular or routine act", but rather requires creativity and inclusion to make a real difference...

Moscow, March 8 Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed Western countries for triggering the Ukraine crisis, saying the conflict stemmed from their support for the change of power in Kyiv.Putin made the remarks in an interview for the state television programme “Moscow, Kremlin, Putin”...

Agartala/Aizawl, March 8 – The Red Shield Division of the Indian Army organised a series of health and wellness initiatives across Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, and Manipur on Sunday to mark International Women's Day, aiming to promote preventive healthcare and enhance medical awareness...

Nahan (HP), March 8 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu honored several women on Sunday for their outstanding contributions to various fields at a program organized here to mark International Women's Day.He praised the efforts of women across the state and said their...

New Delhi, March 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi was joined by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday in extending greetings on International Women's Day, praising the role of "Nari Shakti" (women's power) in India's progress.In a post on the social media platform X, the Union Home Minister...

New Delhi, March 8 A candlelight concert organized by a healthcare institution to celebrate the spirit of womanhood was held in Gurugram on International Women's Day, according to an official statement.The event, titled "Shakti," which honored the strength, resilience, and contributions of...

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Uttar Pradesh government recognized women's empowerment at a state-level event held in Lucknow.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed cheques, appointment letters, and Ayushman cards to beneficiary women under various schemes. He also...

On the occasion of International Women's Day, new healthcare facilities were inaugurated at the All India Institute of Ayurveda campus in Goa today.Speaking at the event, Union Minister of State for AYUSH Prataprao Jadhav stated that the Ministry of Ayush is continuously working to strengthen...

Kolkata, March 8 Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to a debate on the performance of the party-ruled state government and the Centre, and accused the BJP of engaging in "cheap politics" by bringing the President's office into political matters...

Chandigarh, March 8 Congress leader Kumari Selja on Sunday demanded that all women in Haryana be given Rs 2,100 per month under the Lado-Lakshmi scheme.Extending greetings on International Women's Day, the MP from Sirsa said that governments should take concrete steps to ensure women's...

Thane, March 8 A "lezim" dance performance by 9,111 women in Dombivli, Thane district, on the occasion of International Women's Day on Sunday, created a new Guinness World Record, an official said.The traditional folk dance, characterized by vigorous movements and rhythmic beats, gets its name...

New Delhi, March 8 On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led a special display of women’s strength on Kartavya Path on Sunday by participating in the ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’.The march was organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development...

Agartala, March 8 – Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan interacted with members of Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at the International Trade & Fair Centre in Tripura on the occasion of International Women's Day and praised their contribution to grassroots development and women's empowerment...

New Delhi, March 8 – On Sunday, prominent women business leaders and professionals from various fields praised the national convention of women thought leaders, titled "Bharati – Nari to Narayani," stating that the platform has brought together women from different communities and sectors to...

New Delhi, March 8: Women parliamentarians and leaders participating in the two-day national convention of women thought leaders, ‘Bharati–Nari to Narayani’, highlighted the role of women's empowerment rooted in Indian traditions while addressing the gathering in the national capital on the...

Special programme highlights women leadership in water management and public service as departments unite to promote water security and empowerment initiatives districtwideMarch 8, Anantnag: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Jal Shakti Department in collaboration with the...

Imphal, March 8 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh announced on Sunday that Rs 350 crore has been allocated in the state budget for 2026-27, which will be presented soon, for the welfare of 3.5 lakh women across the state.Singh made the announcement at an International Women's Day...

Chandigarh, March 8 – Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the fifth budget of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for 2026-27 on Sunday, proposing a total outlay of Rs 260,437 crore and projecting the state's GSDP at Rs 980,635 crore with an estimated growth rate of 10 per...