Modi killed bill on women's quota, opposition fought delimitation bill only: Cong's Mallikarjun KhargeTaking a jibe at the prime minister for campaigning extensively across West Bengal for the Assembly polls, Congress president Mallikarjun K...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
West Bengal polls: PM misusing govt machinery for political campaigns, says Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaign...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
PM Modi apologises to women after Lok Sabha rejects 33% quota bill, vows to ‘remove every obstacle’ to ensure representationPrime Minister Modi has apologized to women across India. The Lok Sabha rejected a proposal for 33% reservation for women in Parliament. Th...
19 Apr, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
PM Modi flays Opposition for women's quota bill defeatPrime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly criticized opposition parties for the defeat of a bill aimed at fast-tracking women's reservation...
19 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
'Crocodile tears', 'election speech': Opposition's barbs at PM's address to nationOpposition leaders have strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent national address. They labeled it politically motivated a...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
'Era of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Beti Badhao': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta backs Nari Shakti Vandan AdhiniyamParliament will convene for a special session to advance the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. This move introduces a 33 percent reservation fo...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Households are better off than ever but female foeticide continues unabatedThe national census of 2001 and 2011 contained enormously detailed data on sex ratio at birth (SRB) at the district, tehsil and state level...
09 Dec, 2021, 11.30 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee launches 'Selfie with Daughter' mobile app" 'Selfie with Daughter' has become a worldwide movement against female foeticide and sex selection," the president said.
09 Jun, 2017, 03.39 PM IST
Over 2100 cases filed to check female foeticide: JP NaddaHealth Minister JP Nadda said the registration of 100 medical professionals convicted under the Act has been suspended or cancelled by conc...
15 Mar, 2016, 05.59 PM IST
PM Modi denounces female foeticide, calls it 'mental illness'Denouncing the practice of female foeticide, Modi said the discrimination against girls reflects "mental illness" and displays a mindset wo...
22 Jan, 2015, 07.06 PM IST
Female foeticide a matter of shame: PM Narendra ModiHe invited people to share on 'MyGov' website their ideas on 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', a programme he is laying emphasis on.
11 Oct, 2014, 04.25 PM IST
Female foeticide biggest sin against humanity: Omar Abdullah"Govt alone cannot eradicate it by enforcing laws. Public awareness and participation of civil society is imperative in this regard," he sa...
22 Jul, 2014, 05.20 PM IST
Narendra Modi invokes Indian culture to preach against female foeticideGujrat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today called on the people of north Gujarat to stop female foeticide, invoking Indian culture
03 Jun, 2013, 08.59 PM IST
- Satyamev Jayate: Rajasthan minister blames Aamir Khan for sensationalising female foeticide
A Rajasthan minister has hit out at Bollywood star Aamir Khan for sensationalising female foeticide cases in the state.
14 May, 2012, 05.16 PM IST
- Software to help curb foeticide
To curb the menace of female foeticide, the Haryana Health Department has developed a "Mother and Child Tracking" software.
03 Jul, 2011, 05.36 PM IST
- Census 2011: Survey in Delhi, Noida reveals male child preferred by 44%
The skewed sex ratio, as revealed in Census 2011, shows that campaigns by the government have not been very effective in curbing female foe...
06 Apr, 2011, 10.17 AM IST
- Govt to declare National Girl Child day on January 24
The government would declare January 24 as the national girl child day with a focus on targeting the scourges of female foeticide, domestic...
06 Jan, 2009, 05.23 PM IST