On March 8, International Women’s Day, Mumbai Metro made history with an all-female takeover of operations at two prime Aqua Line stations: Marol Naka and CSMT. The Mumbai Metro Rail …
Gender Equality
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As International Women’s Day approaches, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha has delivered an inspiring message, greeting women across the UT and praising their steadfast contributions to societal advancement. ‘Women’s …
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In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan hosted the inaugural session of the Rashtriya Sevika Samiti’s two-day national conference ‘Bharatiya Nari se Narayani.’ Retired Delhi University professor …
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In the heart of New Delhi, a groundbreaking two-day national conclave ‘Bharati-Nari se Narayani’ kicked off on Saturday, setting the stage for International Women’s Day. Bhagyashree Sathe, a key leader …
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State Bank of India (SBI) made headlines on Saturday by securing a groundbreaking $500 million (₹4,597 crore) syndicated social term loan, dedicated exclusively to women’s empowerment projects. This facility, complete …
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Every March 8, the world pauses for International Women’s Day, a spectacle of speeches, accolades, and flowers. But peel back the glamour, and you’ll find a gritty origin story rooted …
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India is rewriting the script on affordable housing through Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), positioning itself as a leader for Global South countries battling urban poverty and rural deprivation. This …
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The United Nations has recognized India’s Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana as a global benchmark for empowering women through banking access. UN Women’s Policy Director Sandra Hendricks praised the program …
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Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami is projecting an image of progressivism in its latest election manifesto, spotlighting women’s safety and inclusion. But beneath the surface lies a rigid conservative framework that contradicts these …
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In a dramatic reversal, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has softened his stance on women after facing widespread outrage over inflammatory social media comments. What started as a tirade against …