Priyanka Gandhi released women's manifesto

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Priyanka Gandhi Launches 'Women's Manifesto': UP Assembly Election

Congress General secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on December 8 launched the 'women's manifesto' in Lucknow. During the launch, Gandhi said that we should give equal rights to empower them and get them respect in society. Congress promises to give women smartphones and electronic scooters on an educational basis, according to the manifesto. Notably, the party already announced ''40% representation to women'' on tickets in the 2022 Uttar… read-more

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 - 06:30 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Election Manifesto, Lucknow, Congress, Women Manifesto, Women Empowerment

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Arvind Kejriwal Promises Hike In 'Griha Adhar Scheme' Benefits: Goa Election

Addressing a rally in Goa, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on December 5 promised a hike in Griha Adhar Scheme. During the Women's Convention event in South Goa, Kejriwal assured the hike for women (18+) to be Rs 2,500 per month from Rs 1,500, if voted to power in the upcoming Goa Assembly polls. However, this would cause the burden of Rs 500 crore on the state exchequer. 

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 - 06:02 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi CM, Goa Assembly Polls, Griha Adhar Scheme, Women Empowerment

CJI NV Ramana

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CJI NV Ramana Calls For 50% Reservation For Women In Judiciary

NV Ramana, Chief Justice of India on September 26, called for a 50% reservation for women in the judiciary and wished to have the same in law colleges. "We need 50% reservation for women in judiciary. It is an issue of thousands of years of oppression," he said. Records show that less than 30% of women constitute the lower judiciary while it is 11% for higher levels.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 - 08:19 PM / by Muskan Arora

Tags: Chief Justice of India, Reservations, Women Empowerment, judiciary, Justice NV Ramana

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Supreme Court

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NDA Women's Entrance Exam Not To Be Postponed To 2020: SC

Central Government's request to postpone the scheduled Women's entrance Exam on November 14 for the National Defence Academy has been rejected by the Supreme Court. As per reports, the Supreme court denied the Postponement request as the applied candidates are willing to give the entrance exam at the previously planned date. The SC also ordered the defence department to collaborate with UPSC, so that the exam can be conducted Properly… read-more

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 - 09:30 AM / by Balaji L

Tags: Supreme Court of India, Women Empowerment, Postpone, NDA

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

Razia Sultan

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Razia Sultan To Become Bihar's First Muslim Woman DSP

Bihar is set to get its first Muslim woman Deputy Superintendent of Police in 27-year-old Razia Sultan. Razia, along with 40 others, has cleared the 64th Bihar Public Service Commission exams for the DSP post. The youngest of seven siblings, Razia is from Gopalganj and is currently working as a government assistant engineer. "I am very excited to serve as a police officer," she said.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 - 12:20 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Bihar, Women Empowerment, Razia Sultan, First Muslim Woman DSP

Courtesy: India Today

UP Women's Commission member Meena Kumari

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UP Women's Commission Member Says Giving Phone To Girls Lead To Rapes

Embarking on controversy UP Women’s Commission member Meena Kumari said that giving mobile phones to girls can lead to rapes. Kumari made the controversial remark during a public hearing of complaints related to women in Aligarh district. "Mothers have a big responsibility. Today, if their daughters are careless, then mothers are responsible for that," she added. Besides, Anju Chaudhary, the commission's vice-chairperson distanced herself… read-more

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 - 07:00 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Uttar Pradesh Women's commission, Meena Kumari, Aligarh, Women Empowerment

Courtesy: India Today

DCP Sharada Raut.

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CBI Chief Sharada Raut In Dominica To Bring Back Mehul Choksi

CBI’s banking fraud chief Sharada Raut is in Dominica with her team to bring back the fugitive diamantiare Mehul Choksi. Leading the investigation in Rs 13,500-crore PNB scam, Raut will be present in the June 2 hearing and will assist Dominican government. Caught recently while trying to escape Cuba, Choksi’s arrest has created a political controversy in the Caribbean country with opposition blaming Dominican PM as a part of conspiracy.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 - 09:25 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: Women Empowerment, mission choksi, Mehul Choksi, Dominica, scam

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Veena George

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Kerala: In A First, Woman Journo-Turned-Politician To Become Minister

Creating history, Veena George, a member of CPI(M), will become the first journalist-turned-minister in Kerala. George has worked in various Malayalam news channels as a journalist and had entered politics in 2016 after winning an assembly seat from Pathanamthitta district. Having a Masters degree in Physics, George will be a part of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Cabinet and will take oath on May 20 along with other newly-appointed ministers.

Wed, 19 May 2021 - 02:07 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Kerala, Kerala Cabinet, Veena George, Women Empowerment

Courtesy: NDTV

Ajanta Neog

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Assam Gets Female Finance Minister For First Time

In its newly-constituted Cabinet, Assam got its first female Finance Minister in Ajanta Neog. The five-time MLA is appointed by the newly-sworn Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who had held the same portfolio in the last Cabinet. Expressing her joy, the 46-year-old Finance Minister stated, "I am very happy that the honourable chief minister has entrusted this responsibility on me this is the time to work for people."

Wed, 12 May 2021 - 10:09 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Assam, Women Empowerment, Finance Minister, First Female finance minister

Courtesy: News 18

Women Soldiers

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83 Women Soldiers Inducted For Non-Officer Cadre In Military

In a first for India, an 83-member batch of women soldiers was inducted into the Indian Army on May 8 for a non-officer cadre. The soldiers have successfully completed their 61-week intense training including that of policing duties, military, signal communication, handling prisoners of war and maintenance of vehicles. The induction program was held at The Corps of Military Police Centre & School, Bangalore.

Sun, 09 May 2021 - 10:26 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Indian Army, Women Empowerment, Indian Army soldiers, women soldiers, Bangalore

Courtesy: Hindustan Times