Sabarimala women entry issue resurfaces following ex-TDB chief's allegationsAlleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar have reignited the Sabarimala women's entry controversy. Rep...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sanae Takaichi: 'If someone says it's impossible because I'm a woman, then…'—Inspiring quotes by the first female Prime Minister of JapanQuote of the Day: Sanae Takaichi's journey in Japanese politics, marked by persistence against traditional barriers, culminates in her hist...
06 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao placed under house arrest ahead of protest over Women's Reservation BillTelangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Saturday was placed under house arrest by police in Hyderabad after the Bharatiya Janata Party...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
We need to ensure equal rights to daughters, not Beti Bachao: Congress criticises govt on 'women safety' normsCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for lacking efforts in ensuring women's safety. He emphasized the need...
29 Aug, 2024, 11.57 AM IST
Badlapur sexual assault case: Male dominance persists; need to change mindset of boys, says HCThe Bombay High Court stressed the need to educate boys on gender equality from a young age while discussing the Badlapur sexual assault ca...
27 Aug, 2024, 07.48 PM IST
Mind your notion of gender by languageThe Supreme Court has released a 30-page guide on combating gender stereotypes in courtrooms. The handbook advises judges to avoid certain ...
25 Aug, 2023, 10.59 PM IST
Respect for women important pillar for India's growth, says PM Narendra ModiModi said that respect for women is an important pillar for India's growth and stressed the need to extend support to 'Nari Shakti' while a...
15 Aug, 2022, 02.50 PM IST
Manisha Ropeta: First Hindu woman in Pakistan to become a DSPManisha Ropeta is in the limelight for two reasons: she is in a 'manly' profession in Pakistan's male-dominated culture, and she is the fir...
29 Jul, 2022, 10.29 AM IST
India committed to build equal post-COVlD world for us, our daughters: Smriti Irani at UN"Women numerically constitute half of the humanity but their influence transfuses all dimensions of society, polity and economy. In India, ...
02 Oct, 2020, 09.31 AM IST
Maharashtra Police to raise all-woman battalion of SRPFThe SRPF, raised on March 6, 1948 as a special armed force of Maharashtra, is male-dominated as does not have an all-woman battalion so far...
08 Mar, 2020, 02.18 PM IST
Creche staff are being trained to combat gender stereotypes from infancy: Marlene Schiappa, Minister of State for Gender Equality, FranceSchiappa says France is taking steps to promote gender equality.
08 Mar, 2018, 10.49 AM IST
More women involvement needed in conflict prevention: IndiaUnderscoring the challenges posed by the dearth of women in peacekeeping activities, India has called for increasing involvement of women i...
29 Mar, 2016, 10.38 AM IST
Power of one million elected women influencing communities: Maneka Gandhi"During the last seven decades, we have achieved significant success by taking institutions for local self-govt right down to the local gov...
16 Mar, 2016, 12.29 PM IST
All-female Indian peacekeeping unit inspiration for all: Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon said that their conduct has served as an example of how women can help the world body in its efforts to combat sexual exploitat...
13 Feb, 2016, 11.36 AM IST
India calls for global efforts to empower women at UN General AssemblyIndia has called for the international community to strengthen political and financial commitments to ensure a life of dignity for all wome...
14 Oct, 2015, 11.27 AM IST
Make gender equality an international mass movement: Maneka GandhiUnion Minister Maneka Gandhi has called for making gender equality an international mass movement, saying it should go beyond being a mere ...
20 Nov, 2014, 06.28 PM IST
India strongly calls for end of gender-based inequalities"If we cannot be fair and gentle with each other within the species, how can we protect any other species," Gandhi said at a global meet he...
19 Nov, 2014, 05.24 PM IST