MEERUT: A 21-year-old Dalit woman who was allegedly raped by an upper caste man in August 2023 was later forced to “settle” the matter at a panchayat and paid Rs 2.5 lakh to remain silent.But that was not the end of her ordeal. Just as her family moved to another place to flee the harassment…
NEW DELHI: At a time when marital disputes are on the rise, National Commission for Women (NCW) will mark International Women’s Day by launching 21 pre-marital communication centres in nine states, including Delhi, which will provide information and counselling to couples on the social, psychological and behavioural aspects of marriage. These centres will be located…
NEW DELHI: Interacting with the two women naval officers who are currently undertaking the gruelling round-the-world sailing expedition, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the govt was committed to the vision of gender-inclusive armed forces, encouraging more young women to aspire for careers in defence and adventure sports.In a video-conference with lieutenant commanders…
NEW DELHI: US president Donald Trump on Friday said India had agreed to bring tariffs “way down”, while claiming credit for the move in yet another tirade against several “high-tariff” countries.“India charges us massive tariffs, you can’t even sell anything in India, it’s almost restrictive… By the way, they have agreed to cut their tariffs…
NEW DELHI: In Uttarakhand, the outrage among the hill community over cabinet minister Premchand Aggarwal remarks in the assembly continues to grow, with some BJP MLAs and netas openly condemning Aggarwal’s remarks. The latest to do so was Garhwal MP Anil Baluni who, speaking at Kotdwar in Pauri Garhwal district Friday, described Aggarwal’s comment on…
Trump’s administration is actively working to “end the war on crypto,” as his newly appointed “crypto czar,” Silicon Valley investor David Sacks, put it before stepping into the meeting. Donald Trump is making his crypto love official. On Friday, the US President hosted top players from the cryptocurrency world at the White House, signaling a…
Canada eyes Mark Carney for PM amid Trump’s trade turmoil Canada is set to choose a new leader as it grapples with escalating tensions with the United States, fueled by President Donald Trump’s trade war and provocative remarks about annexing the country. Mark Carney, a seasoned central banker with a reputation for crisis management, is…
PUNE: Maharashtra’s Economic Survey 2024-25 released Friday by deputy chief minister and finance minister Ajit Pawar revealed an alarming decline in the number of beneficiaries and financial allocations across women’s welfare schemes.Shakti Sadan facilities, which provide rehabilitation services to trafficking victims and vulnerable women, recorded a dramatic 57% drop in inmates – from 3,902 in…
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio (File photos) A high-stakes White House meeting erupted into a showdown between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, exposing deep rifts within the Trump administration over the billionaire’s sweeping government overhaul.The meeting that boiled overAccording to a report by the New York Times, the tensions had been…
NEW DELHI: Following reports that two Myanmarese rebel groups signed a merger pact recently in the presence of Mizoram CM Lalduhoma, the Indian government said Friday state govts are not supposed to handle foreign policy. “We have seen some reports on the matter. Our position on the situation in Myanmar is well known. I would…
