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    LDF Promises Rs 3,000 Pension, Employment Growth in Kerala Election Manifesto

    Kozhikode (Kerala), April 2 The ruling LDF in Kerala unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections on Thursday, promising a combination of welfare and development measures aimed at improving the lives of people across the state. The manifesto was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi...
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    UDF Manifesto Promises Jobs, Social Programs Ahead of Polls

    Kochi, April 2 – The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) unveiled a comprehensive manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections on Thursday, focusing on welfare and infrastructure, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance...
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    Budget Focus: Nagaland Prioritizes Human Capital and Economy

    March 26, Kohima: The government of Nagaland has announced 17 new budgetary initiatives totaling 62 crore rupees, aimed at inclusive human capital development, income generation for youth and women, education, and building a sustainable and resilient economy.The initiatives also aim to enhance...
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    Yogi Adityanath Highlights State Transformation

    Lucknow, March 18 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the state has witnessed significant transformation across sectors over the past nine years, with agriculture, infrastructure, education, and welfare seeing major gains.Addressing a programme at Lok Bhavan...
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    Karnataka Minister Questions Nationwide Menstrual Leave Law

    Bengaluru, March 14 – Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad said on Saturday that mandating four to five days of menstrual leave as a legal requirement may not be practically feasible, echoing concerns recently expressed by the Supreme Court on the issue.In a statement, Lad said he had taken...
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    Court Considers Impact of Mandatory Menstrual Leave Policy

    New Delhi, March 13 – The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students across the country, observing that such a matter falls within the domain of government policy.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and...
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    Maharashtra Announces Flexible Work Policy for Female Govt Employees

    Mumbai, March 10 In a major move to support working women, Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Ajit Pawar, announced a new ‘Come Early-Go Early’ policy for female government employees in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on Tuesday.The announcement was made in the...
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    Civic Body Prioritizes Women's Economic Empowerment Through Driver Recruitment

    Thane, March 10 As many as 400 women will soon be trained and recruited as bus drivers for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) service, Mayor Sujata Patil has said, emphasizing that true empowerment can be achieved through economic independence.Speaking at an International Women's Day...
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    Women's Day Event Highlights Employment Opportunities in Uttar Pradesh

    Lucknow (UP), March 8 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the mobile application of the Rozgar Sangam portal and distributed appointment letters to newly selected 'sevikas' at a programme organized on the occasion of International Women's Day.The 'Pink Rozgar Mahakumbh 2026'...
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    Pay Equity and Bias Concerns: A New Report on Women's Professional Experiences

    Mumbai, March 7 More than 67 per cent of women in India across sectors believe that equal pay exists in the workplace, with the real estate sector leading among industries, according to a report released by Naukri.com.The report 'What Women Professionals Want' is based on a survey of 50,000...
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    Organic Holi Colours Boost Women's Livelihoods in Uttarakhand

    Dehradun, March 1 – A women's Self-Help Group (SHG) in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, is in the spotlight for producing herbal colours for the Holi festival – an organic choice they made some time ago, and which has since gained support and recognition from the local community, both in their village...
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    Women Empowerment: Nagaland Invests in Tech-Focused BPO

    Dimapur (Nagaland), February 18 Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated a women-centric business process outsourcing (BPO) center in Dimapur on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards women-focused employment generation.The initiative is a collaborative effort between the...
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    Gujarat Assembly Passes Amendment to Shops and Establishments Bill

    Gandhinagar, February 17 – The Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, unanimously on Tuesday, raising the threshold for the law's applicability and revising provisions related to...
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    VB-G RAM G Scheme Aims to Strengthen Rural Livelihoods with Gender Focus

    New Delhi, February 10 The Viksit Bharat – “Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood (Rural) Act has been framed as a gender-inclusive legislation with several provisions aimed at strengthening the participation and livelihoods of women and women-headed rural households, the government said on...
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