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New Delhi, March 31 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Tuesday that the stampede at the Mata Sheetla temple in Bihar's Nalanda district was extremely sad and painful.At least eight devotees, mostly women, were killed and five injured in the stampede at the...

Bihar Sharif (Bihar), March 31 At least eight women were killed in a stampede at a temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday, police said.The incident occurred due to a large influx of devotees to the Shitala Mata temple on Tuesday morning, according to a senior officer.Bihar Sharif...

In Sudan, 14 people, including five children and two women, have been killed in the Kordofan province. The Sudan Doctors Network, which is monitoring the conflict, said that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied rebels carried out the attack, wounding at least 23 others, including seven...

Gadchiroli, March 19 Eleven Naxalites, including five senior leaders, surrendered in Gadchiroli, eastern Maharashtra, on Thursday, according to police, claiming that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has almost ended in the district.The Maoist cadres, which included six women, had a total bounty of Rs...

New Delhi, March 16 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that free travel for women in public transport buses through the pink ticket scheme will continue for three months and urged them not to worry or rush for obtaining 'Pink Saheli' cards.Under the Delhi government scheme, women...

Lahore, March 16 At least eight women were killed and over 30 others injured after the roof of a government building collapsed on Monday in the Punjab province of Pakistan, an official said.The incident took place in the Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) district, about 400 km from Lahore."A large number...

In New Delhi, on March 16, the announcement of the election schedule for five state assemblies has created a crucial electoral test for the Left parties. These parties are aiming to maintain their position as the ruling force in Kerala, while also trying to regain lost political ground in West...

In New Delhi, on March 15, the announcement of the election schedule for five state assemblies has created a crucial test for left-leaning parties, who are aiming to maintain their governing position in Kerala, while also seeking to regain lost political ground in West Bengal.Leaders of...

Jaipur, March 14 Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, Tikaram Jully, alleged on Saturday that people are facing difficulties due to a shortage of cooking gas, but the government is wasting its energy on targeting the Congress instead of addressing the issues.He urged the...

Ranchi, March 11 A 40-year-old woman was killed by stones in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district on Wednesday due to a land dispute between two neighbors, a senior police official said.Three members of a family, including two women, have been arrested in connection with this incident, he said.The...

In Hyderabad, on March 10, two bank employees, software engineers, seven students, and 15 women were among the 208 accused arrested by the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) as part of a statewide operation against mule accounts that facilitate cyber fraud across India, a senior...

Chandigarh, March 10 – Punjab BJP working President Ashwani Sharma on Tuesday condemned the "derogatory and insulting" remarks made by Congress MLA and Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, against women.Sharma said such statements reflect a deeply insensitive mindset...

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...

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...

Mumbai, March 8 Actress Rashmika Mandanna took the time on Women's Day to remind her female fans that "You are enough exactly as you are".In her special post, Rashmika praised all the women who persevered despite facing extreme difficulties.The actress, known for her role in "Animal", wrote...

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...

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the state's budget for the fiscal years 2026-27, allocating 2,60,437 crore rupees.The total revenue projected for 2026-27 is 1,26,190 crore rupees. Of this, 70,851 crore rupees will come from Own Tax Revenue, and 15,687 crore rupees from...

Chandigarh, March 8 – Nearly four years after coming to power on a promise of financial assistance to women, the AAP government in Punjab announced a new scheme on Sunday under which women would receive ₹1,000 or ₹1,500 per month directly into their accounts.Around 97 per cent of all adult...

Mumbai, March 8 Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut called being a woman a 'superpower' in her powerful message on social media to mark International Women's Day.The 'Queen' actress, known for her outspoken nature, advised all women to be aware of their strengths and also learn how to use...

New Delhi, March 8 Women should pursue a "career with character", bringing sincerity, ethical values, and a sense of responsibility to the workplace, said Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief V Shantha Kumari.In an interview with