Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Saturday approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana aimed at providing Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections in Delhi, BJP national president JP Nadda announced on Saturday. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, while making the announcement on Women’s Day, said, “Today is Women’s…
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) On Satruday registered a case against gangs involved in smuggling gold into India through various airports. Officials confirmed on Saturday that the agency is working closely with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to dismantle these operations, PTI reported. The move comes after the recent arrest of…
NEW DELHI: Fresh violence erupted in Manipur after a public bus was attacked by a mob in Kangpokpi on the first day of “free movement” in the state since the violence began in 2023, which killed over 250 people.As the inter-district bus service resumed, a mob in the Gamgiphai area attacked a Senapati district-bound passenger…
President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Union home minister Amit Shah extended their greetings, highlighting the achievements and contributions of women.President Murmu, in a post on X, called for collective…
All-women crew of Vande Bharat (Image credit: Central Railways on X) NEW DELHI: Marking International Women’s Day on Saturday, Central Railways deployed an all-women crew to operate the Vande Bharat Express for the first time.The Vande Bharat Express service (22223) running between CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Shirdi is being operated entirely by women…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to “Nari Shakti” on the occasion of International Women’s Day, recognising women’s strength and contributions. In a post on X, PM Modi announced that his social media platforms would be taken over by women from diverse fields, showcasing their achievements on…
NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh board of school education cancelled the class 12 English examination for March 2025 session across the state due to reports paper leak, officials reported on Friday. The irregularity occurred at Government Senior Secondary School, Chowari, in District Chamba, where faculty erroneously opened the Class 12 English question paper instead of the…
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…
