international women's day

Lucknow, March 8 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that empowering women is essential for building a self-reliant society.Addressing a gathering here on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, Adityanath, referring to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra...

Kolkata, March 8 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of International Women's Day and said that society cannot progress if women do not live with dignity and security.In a post on X, Banerjee highlighted several welfare initiatives undertaken by...

Mumbai, March 8 Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, known for her roles in ‘Guilty’, ‘Ray’ and ‘Monica, Oh My Darling’, has revealed that she has frozen her eggs.On Sunday, the actress shared two pictures on her Instagram. In the first picture, she is seen sitting in her hospital bed, eating. The...

Srinagar, March 8 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Sunday that his government is committed to empowering women, ensuring their safety and dignity, and providing them with equal opportunities in all aspects of life.Abdullah greeted the women on International Women's Day...

New Delhi, March 8 – International Women's Day (IWD) is being observed worldwide on Sunday to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.With the 2026 IWD theme calling for a "Give to Gain" global campaign to promote teamwork and cohesion for building a just and...

March 08, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for development projects in Delhi. He began his address by wishing the nation’s women a Happy International Women's Day.Prime Minister Modi praised the development...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 8 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended warm greetings on the occasion of International Women’s Day, paying tribute to the historic struggles of women for equality, dignity, and justice while reaffirming the state government's commitment to strengthening...

ASMITA League held in Goalpara to commemorate International Women's DayIn Assam, an ASMITA League sports event was organized at the Dudhnoi High School playground in the Goalpara district today to mark International Women's Day.The event was organized under the initiative of the Ministry of...

Kolkata, March 8: On International Women's Day, women from the Trinamool Congress staged a protest against the increase in cooking gas prices, wearing black sarees.A procession was organized on Sunday, starting from Subodh Mallick Square, where participants wore black sarees and clothes to...

Chennai, March 8 Political leaders and activists in Tamil Nadu extended greetings on International Women's Day on Sunday, focusing on a transition from legislative representation to actual decision-making authority.The messages underscored the central role of women in the state's...

March 08, New Delhi – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated a rally of all-women bikers organized in Connaught Place, New Delhi, on the occasion of International Women's Day. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was also present at the event.Addressing the gathering, Om Birla highlighted the role...

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.Addressing International Women's Day celebrations at Amaravati Parade Grounds here, the chief minister greeted...

New Delhi, March 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a strong criticism of the previous AAP-led Delhi government for "delaying development projects" for the people of Delhi and contrasted it with the Rekha Gupta administration's introduction of several development projects for...

New Delhi, March 8 President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday praised the strength and achievements of women, and urged them to realize their full potential, saying, "We are no less than anyone else."Addressing an event organized here by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to mark...

March 08, New Delhi - President Droupadi Murmu participated in a programme organized at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on the occasion of International Women's Day.Addressing the programme, the President stated that women are now playing a leading role in every field and bringing glory to...

March 08, New Delhi - President Droupadi Murmu participated in a program organized at the Manekshaw Centre on the occasion of International Women's Day.Addressing the program, the President said that today women are playing a leading role in every field and bringing glory to the country. She...

March 08, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with women beneficiaries of various government schemes during the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremonies of development projects in Delhi.The event, organized on the occasion of International Women's Day, included...

New Delhi, March 8 – The second day of the national conference, themed 'Bharati: From Woman to Goddess', organized on the occasion of International Women's Day, saw a series of discussions on women's empowerment, leadership, and spiritual strength at Vigyan Bhavan on Sunday.Several political...

New Delhi, March 8 – The two-day National Convention, "Nari to Narayani," held on the occasion of International Women's Day, is a commendable initiative to empower women, said S. Mahesh, a professional Kalari practitioner who participated in the two-day event. The convention, which also...

March 08, New Delhi - The Bureau of Immigration marked International Women's Day by recognizing the contributions of women working across the country's travel and security ecosystem.The Bureau of Immigration, Government of India, posted on X and wrote, "Behind every smooth journey are women...