women empowerment

New Delhi, April 9 – Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharakwal strongly supported the Women’s Reservation Bill on Thursday, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what she described as unprecedented efforts to empower women across the country.Expressing her gratitude, Kharakwal said, “I am very...

RAJOURI, April 8, 2026: Young women from areas near the Line of Control in Rajouri are achieving financial independence through skill training in Phulkari embroidery at the ITI in Naushera, which is being supported by the Central Government.

Kolkata, April 7 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he "thrives on the politics of hate and division among communities" and wants to "assume power in Bengal based on religious polarization."Launching the party's manifesto for...

Guwahati, April 4 BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said on Saturday that the ruling party in Assam has strong public support, as people are tired of decades of dynastic politics under the Congress.Addressing election rallies in the Goalpara West and Dispur constituencies, he said that Assam is firmly on...

Chennai, April 4 Tamil Nadu Minister P Geetha Jeevan on Saturday detailed the DMK's 'Illatharasi' scheme, a key promise for the upcoming elections, providing Rs 8,000 coupons to homemakers for household appliances.Describing it as a "smart economic multiplier," Jeevan said the initiative...

Barpeta/Barchalla, April 3 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that only the BJP-led NDA can free Assam from infiltrators and prevent demographic change.Asserting that BJP governments deliver what is promised, he said it would ensure "Virasat-Vikash" (heritage and...

Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), April 2 AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday alleged that the DMK government has "failed" to ensure public safety, claiming that the government itself has admitted to the registration of approximately 18,000 POCSO cases in the state.Addressing a...

Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu), March 31 Continuing his attack on Edappadi K Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin appealed to the people on Tuesday to "teach a lesson" to the top leader of the AIADMK for allegedly attempting to bring the BJP into the state and ensure a...

Jaipur, March 30 – Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a major initiative on Monday for Anganwadi workers and helpers, transferring Rs 1,000 each directly into the bank accounts of 1.22 lakh beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to cover the cost of two uniforms.The...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Saturday said the government will accept new applications for the inclusion of eligible beneficiaries under the 'Subhadra Yojana', a state-run scheme aimed at women empowerment.Parida, who is also in charge of the Women and...

March 27, Kohima: Several members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly participated in the general discussion on the State Budget 2026-27, expressing broad support while also raising key developmental concerns.Initiating the discussion, NPF MLA Hekani Jakhalu described the budget as visionary...

Singapore, March 26 The Singapore Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India plans to strengthen regional collaboration by building deeper connections among ICAIs across ASEAN and fostering closer ties with regional professional bodies, its newly elected chairman, Sanjay Gattani...

New Delhi, March 24 A series of initiatives focused on women, including e-auto permits for 1,000 women, free bicycles for 1.30 lakh girl students, and the establishment of 'Rani Haat' to link their skills with markets, were announced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.The Delhi government...

New Delhi, March 24 – Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Tuesday, described the Delhi Budget 2026-27 as "historic," saying it will be a milestone for the city's development and environmental protection.He praised the budget presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, which has a total...

New Delhi, March 23 Sikkim Krantikari Morcha MP Indra Hang Subba on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving head of government, having served for 8,931 continuous days since 2001.He said this was due to the steps taken by the prime minister to empower...

Ranchi, March 23 Jharkhand MLA Kalpana Soren was awarded the ‘Women Empowerment Trailblazers Award’ in New Delhi on Monday for her contributions to women's empowerment in the state.She received the award during the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Women Empowerment Annual Summit and...

In Haldwani, on March 21, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the achievements of the BJP government in Uttarakhand across various sectors, including tourism, infrastructure, employment, women empowerment, and the welfare of ex-servicemen, while praising Chief Minister Pushkar Singh...

Raipur, March 19 – Tech-enabled drones, once considered a phenomenon of urban areas, are silently revolutionizing agriculture across the country's vast rural landscapes. And, at the forefront of this transformation are the "Namo Drone Didis," who are not only changing farming methods but also...

Lucknow, March 19 The Uttar Pradesh government launched the sixth phase of the 'Mission Shakti' on Thursday, coinciding with the beginning of Chaitra Navratri and organizing programs in schools focusing on faith, creativity, and social awareness.This special campaign, running from March 19 to...

Lucknow, March 18 During the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri, the festival that celebrates women's power, the sixth phase of the 'Mission Shakti' campaign will begin in Uttar Pradesh from Thursday, according to an official statement.This campaign is aimed at transforming the safety...