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In 1916, Jeannette Rankin from Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. Four years before women won voting rights nationwideIn 1914, Montana took a bold step by granting women the right to vote, which opened the door for Jeannette Rankin's groundbreaking congress...- Chhangte, Manisha headline FPAI Awards; East Bengal bag double honourLallianzuala Chhangte and Manisha Kalyan received top honors at the FPAI Indian Football Awards. East Bengal FC celebrated a successful 202...
- Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2025 is the finest in the country: Shreyasi SinghBihar's industries minister Shreyasi Singh is working to change the state's negative perception. She detailed policies designed to attract ...
- The US stayed out of World War I for three years. Then a secret German telegram in 1917 changed everythingDuring World War I, a clandestine German telegram sparked a controversial proposal for Mexico to launch an attack on the United States. Bri...
- Iftikhar Gillani elected PoK PM after polls marred by protests, rigging claimsBarrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected prime minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Friday. He secured 30 votes in the legislative as...
- Who belongs in women’s sport? The debate over trans athletes deepensRecent WNBA controversy reignited debate on transgender women in sports. Advocacy groups hold differing views on fairness and inclusion for...
- Washington march echoes Martin Luther King Jr. in new voting rights fightThousands will march in Washington on Friday to defend voting rights. This event, "March on Washington 2026," aims to protect democracy's f...
- Women voters emerge as UP's next political battlegroundUttar Pradesh parties are now targeting women voters with new welfare measures. The Samajwadi Party and BJP unveiled competing schemes on t...
- In 1908, a Boston woman donated 140 acres of Maine Beehive and Bowl to protect the natural places. Her gift helped pave the way for Acadia National ParkIn 1908, Eliza Homans made a remarkable contribution by donating 140 acres of land on Mount Desert Island, which included breathtaking feat...
- Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'The most important history is...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on innovation, real action, present and commemorationQuote of the day by Henry Ford, “The most important history is the history we make today,” explains why present action can matter more than...
- Emami Group exits East Bengal investor role, but continues as sponsorEmami Group has officially ended its investment and management role at East Bengal Football Club. The group transferred all its shares and ...
- Violence used to hinder women's progress; 80 pc face harassment: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi stated violence prevents women's progress and many face harassment. He listed physical, opportunity denial, and economic viole...
- Rahul's women's empowerment pitch hypocritical, says Fadnavis; calls Congress 'directionless'Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Rahul Gandhi's recent interaction with students. Fadnavis called Gandhi's stance hy...
- Is Home Minister in search of 2/3rd majority to get delimitation-linked bill passed: Congress on LS prorogation delayCongress questions the prolonged delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session. The party suggests this pause may relate to a stalled co...
- ‘Panic visible in Delhi’: Pawan Khera on Rahul Gandhi’s Pune student outreachRahul Gandhi's 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' program focused on young women in Pune. Congress leaders stated the program's message reached Delhi, caus...
- BJP, RSS want to 'cage' women: Rahul Gandhi to students in PuneRahul Gandhi criticized the Manusmriti and the patriarchal system in India. He urged women to believe in themselves and stand up for their ...
- 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...
- 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...
- In 1920, a mother sent her son a seven-page letter. One line helped influence a historic vote for women in this American stateIn August 1920, a heartfelt letter from a mother to her son, a legislator, played a critical role in the fight for women's suffrage. Harry ...
- In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could voteAdeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a deva...
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