The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday accused the ruling BJP of backtracking from its promise of providing Rs 2,500 per month to every woman in the national capital.
As part of the drive, pensions of deceased and ineligible beneficiaries will be discontinued with immediate effect. Eligible beneficiaries will be regularly informed about their payment status through SMS notifications, officials here said on Saturday.
The event paid rich homage to the 17th-century visionary queen, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
Four accused, including a woman who allegedly claimed to be a gangster, were arrested from the Seelampur area of North East Delhi on Friday following a protest by locals after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death.
In a significant step toward ensuring safety, empowerment, and rehabilitation for women, the Uttar Pradesh government is all set to launch “Shakti Sadan” across 10 districts.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday emphasised that women’s empowerment is not just a slogan, but a collective responsibility that requires commitment from all sections of society.
Outraged by the brutal assault of an eight-year-old girl in Magura, citizens across Bangladesh took to the streets on Sunday, demanding justice and stricter measures to curb violence against women and children, according to local media reports.
The Uttar Pradesh government is making significant strides in empowering, securing, and promoting women's self-reliance.
A new study by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Saturday recommended policy measures to enhance gender diversity in the rapidly growing logistics industry which is projected to reach $380 billion by 2025.
As the world celebrates the International Women's Day under the theme of 'For ALL Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment', international organisations on Saturday emphasised the need to support Afghan women and restore their rights.
