A 55-year-old woman lost her life while her son is undergoing medical treatment his injuries after a speeding vehicle hit their motorcycle on the main road near Dharampura in North East Delhi, a police official said on Monday.
A 27-year-old woman was stabbed to death by an unidentified assailant in the Johripur Pulia area of North East Delhi, police officials said here on Monday.
Following the success of its pilot project, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has taken a significant step towards expanding the Nari Adalat initiative, a key component under Mission Shakti. The government has now invited states and Union Territories to send proposals for setting up Nari Adalats in their respective regions.
More than 14.6 crore women across the country have been screened for breast cancer, and over nine crore for cervical cancer, said Union Health Minister J P Nadda.
A total of 54.58 crore JanDhan accounts have been opened till January 15, 2025, of which 30.37 crore (55.7 per cent) belong to women, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Monday.
Underlining the crucial role of Women in overall progress and development of the society, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that empowerment of women is pivotal for empowering the entire society.
Foetuses of women who gain excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy are likely to have excess fat distribution in their body, according to a study.
Uttar Pradesh Congress on Saturday defended party' MP from Sitapur Rakesh Rathore against whom an FIR has been registered for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman.
In a display of sheer dominance, the Indian women's Kho Kho team delivered a masterclass against South Korea, securing a commanding 175-18 victory that sent shockwaves through the tournament.
This week, two significant announcements impacting women's empowerment deserve attention on a global scale. The first is a groundbreaking move from the Vatican, which has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the prefect.
