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In 1984, a 33-year-old NASA astronaut stepped outside challenger. She became the first American woman to walk in space- In 1856, a 23-year-old widow became America’s first female private detective. Five years later, she helped protect former US president Abraham Lincoln
- In 1916, Jeannette Rankin from Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. Four years before women won voting rights nationwide
- In 1866, a woman disguised herself as man to join US Army. A routine medical examination eventually exposed her secretCathay Williams made history by serving nearly two years in the US Army while disguised as a male soldier named William Cathay. Her success...29 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- BJP to launch 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark PM Modi's 25 years of service: National Secretary Kavita PatidarBJP National Secretary Kavita Patidar announced a 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign. This initiative will celebrate Prime Minister Narendra M...29 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Scientists injected cells from woman’s leg into her eyes to help restore her vision: How 'world-first experiment' went & what doctors discoveredScientists injected mitochondria taken from a woman’s leg into both of her eyes in an experimental attempt to boost energy production in da...27 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- Karnataka: CM Shivakumar to visit Delhi on Thursday, minor Cabinet revamp in three daysKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will visit Delhi on Thursday for a cabinet reshuffle. He plans to drop at least two ministers and in...26 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- 'Rahul Gandhi reduced to memes and reels,' says BJP on his smash-patriarchy remarkThe BJP has taken a jab at Rahul Gandhi's recent claims about dismantling patriarchy, with Bansuri Swaraj accusing him of fabricating a dec...26 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- "Where is debate over men who approved ad?": Gaurav Gogoi questions disproportionate targeting of Kriti SanonActress Kriti Sanon faced public scrutiny over a recent television advertisement. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi highlighted the patriarchal mind...26 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Rahul Gandhi backs Kriti Sanon amid Raksha Bandhan ad outfit backlashRahul Gandhi has supported Kriti Sanon's response to criticism regarding her attire. He stated that a woman's clothing is her personal choi...25 Aug, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- Assam: Congress opens ticket race for Nagaon bypollThe Congress party has opened applications for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election ticket. AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal is now being consid...25 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- P Chidambaram dubs one nation, one poll 'monstrous'; Vidhi Centre flags constitutional risksFormer minister P Chidambaram called the 'one nation, one election' plan unconstitutional. Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy also urged signifi...25 Aug, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
- ET World Leaders Forum: PM Modi responsive to youth, shown that people can come together to better systems, says Smriti IraniBJP national general secretary Smriti Irani said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained responsive to youth concerns and shown that poli...24 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
- Gujarat Congress looks to Gen Z, plans young candidates for 2027 Assembly pollsGujarat Congress is considering fielding a large number of young candidates in next year’s Assembly elections, hoping to tap into the Gen Z...23 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
- In 1892, a schoolteacher ran for office in North Dakota when women couldn't vote in most elections. She became the first woman in America elected to a statewide office positionIn 1892, Laura J. Eisenhuth, a schoolteacher and educator from North Dakota, became the first woman in the United States elected to a state...22 Aug, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
- Rahul Gandhi says women belong to themselves, rejects Manusmriti's prescription about their identityRahul Gandhi passionately asserted that women are independent individuals who do not belong to their male relatives. He denounced the outda...22 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- From Kabul to Capitol Hill: Aisha Wahab’s historic win drives Democrats leftAisha Wahab made history as the first Afghan-American elected to the U.S. Congress. Her victory highlights a significant leftward shift wit...22 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- In 1856, a 23-Year-old widow became America’s first female detective. Years later, she helped save former US president Abraham Lincoln’s lifeKate Warne became America's first female detective in 1856. She proved her skills investigating a major theft for the Adams Express Company...21 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- Eric Swalwell’s Washington home searched, devices seized amid ongoing misconduct investigationFederal agents seized Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco airport. They then searched his Washington home as part of an ong...20 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- Siddaramaiah’s absences fuel speculation over next moveThe absence of Congress leader Siddaramaiah from a significant party meeting has stirred up political chatter. Having declared he won’t run...19 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
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