international women's day

Jaipur, March 7 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said that women form the strongest foundation of a family, and if that foundation weakens, the entire structure of the household is shaken.She was addressing the International Women’s Day Felicitation and Awards Ceremony organized...

New Delhi, March 7 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that women are not only carriers of tradition but also powerful agents of change and are now emerging as key contributors to national development.Women in positions of responsibility should lead the way for others to make it...

Ludhiana, March 7 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called on women to take on a leading role in shaping Punjab's future on Saturday, asserting that the state cannot become a leader among states without their participation in governance, the economy, and politics.On the occasion of a state-level...

Jammu, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that women's empowerment is the strongest catalyst for development and poverty eradication, emphasizing that empowering women through education, economic opportunities, and leadership roles is key to building a progressive...

Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar, has extended greetings to all women in the country on the occasion of International Women's Day.She highlighted that the country has very strong laws to ensure the safety and dignity of women and advised women to remain...

Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi, March 7 The Kerala police's 'Nirbhaya Nisha' initiative, aimed at ensuring the safety of women travelling at night, will be implemented across the state on March 8, on the occasion of International Women's Day.The initiative aims to ensure the safety of women while...

Chandigarh, March 7 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday criticised Congress MLAs for staging a walkout from the Punjab Assembly during the governor's address on Friday, claiming they did so because they couldn't hear the achievements of the AAP government.“The Congress MLAs don't...

New Delhi, March 7 Reflecting the increasing number of women in the country's aviation sector, 17.5 per cent of IndiGo's total pilots and 16 per cent of Air India's overall pilots are female.These figures are among the highest globally and exceed the global average.The leading airlines...

New Delhi, March 7 – Professor Charu Kalra, President of the Delhi Sevika Samiti, announced on Saturday that recommendations emerging from the two-day national convention, "Bharati – Nari se Narayani," will be shared with various Ministries to better empower and support women.Speaking at the...

Chennai, March 7 In a move to further pressure the DMK government, TVK chief Vijay alleged on Saturday that nearly 30 per cent of Tamil Nadu's ₹4.39 lakh crore budget goes to Chief Minister M K Stalin and his Cabinet colleagues, calling it the "Stalin sir tax."Addressing the party women at an...

Mumbai, March 7 Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) will operate two stations on Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, entirely with women staff on March 8 to mark International Women's Day.In a statement issued on Saturday, MMRC said the initiative will see operations at Marol Naka Metro...

Kolkata, March 7 – Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated the candidates from West Bengal who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2025, on Saturday.Using her X handle, CM Banerjee said that girls had secured about half of the top positions."I am pleased to share some excellent...

Itanagar, March 7 Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Saturday said that when women are supported, empowered, and given visibility, families become stronger, communities become more resilient, and society as a whole progresses.Extending his greetings to the women of the state on the eve...

New Delhi, March 7 On the eve of International Women's Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that an empowered woman is the strongest foundation of a prosperous society and a developed India.The Chief Minister also travelled on a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus with the...

Chennai, March 7 TVK chief Vijay announced a series of promises for women on Saturday, including a monthly financial aid of Rs 2,500, a sovereign gold with a silk saree as a wedding gift for young women, and six LPG cylinders free for all families, if his party were voted to power in the...

Kolkata, March 7 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that voter deletions in the post-SIR electoral rolls were aimed at dividing the state.Addressing a gathering during her demonstration against the alleged arbitrary deletions, Banerjee accused the BJP of depriving...

Itanagar, March 7 The Arunachal Pradesh government organized a marathon in the state capital on the eve of International Women's Day (IWD) to promote women's empowerment and highlight the importance of their well-being.The marathon, organized by the Women and Child Development (WCD)...

Thane, March 7 NCP (SP) workers held a protest in Thane city, Maharashtra, on Saturday against the latest increase in the price of cooking gas, LPG, demanding its reversal.The protest was held outside the collector's office, according to Manoj Pradhan, the party's Thane district president...

Kochi, March 7 – On the shores of Kerala's coastal villages, quiet stories of determination are steadily reshaping livelihoods.On this International Women's Day, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to honor two such inspiring women, Sheeja Cylvi and K. S...

Kolkata, March 7 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated the candidates from the state who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2025, on Saturday.She said that 11 aspirants who were trained at the government-run Satyendra Nath Tagore Civil Services Study Centre secured...