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National Commission for Women (NCW) also summoned Mr. More and Mr. Jangra, taking suo motu cognisance of media reports and a viral video of the show

'We Do The Same Hard Work": Girl's bold question to Punjab Chief Minister overhauls topper ranking system in state's board examinations.

Emphasising the central role played by women within families and society, the SC observed that term “homemakers” should acquire the status of “nation builders”

Kerala to launch free bus rides for women on KSRTC's ordinary buses from June 15, with a cost of ₹750-800 crore annually, aiming for empowerment.

Police said the gang targeted poor, indebted families, primarily from the Kanjar community, and purchased girls by promising jobs

The partnership aims to strengthen the brand’s connection with consumers while supporting aspiring young women cricketers from rural Karnataka

The rate of advancement for women's careers in the US seems to have drastically slowed down. This is attributable to a complex mix of adverse forces that is holding women executives back. America Inc’s claims of meritocracy ring hollow.

Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered at the Women's Police Station under the POCSO Act.

Vishwakarma said he had conducted an internal review and spoken to his team, including female colleagues. No complaints about Jangra's conduct in the workplace were found.

The Chief Minister announced that more than Rs 354 crore would be allocated for the first phase of the project. Initially, the force will be staffed by redeploying existing police personnel, while 2,500 new posts will be created in the second phase.

A case has now been registered under relevant sections of the POCSO Act and the accused has been arrested

The meeting comes amid speculation that the government might reintroduce the two Constitution Amendment Bills it had failed to get passed earlier - on delimitation and women's reservation -- in the upcoming monsoon session.

While 94% of the surveyed schools had separate toilets for girls, the lack of basic menstrual hygiene support systems, and non-availability of water and soap were cited as major hurdles

Anandi Modi had gone to her maternal uncle's house in Rajkot during the Purushottam month (sacred extra lunar month) and summer vacations.

Maa Kalijai group’s 7.5 quintal consignment highlights growing success of farmer collectives in agri-exports under PSFPO project

ADGP Dinendra Kashyap receives salute at parade

The girl alleged that she was sold to two families in Jhansi and subjected to sexual assault by multiple men over a period of nearly two years.

A total of 156 persons, including 107 men and 49 women, were found at the venue. Three of them were below 21 years of age

While 94% of the surveyed schools had separate toilets for girls, the lack of basic menstrual hygiene support systems, and non-availability of water and soap were cited as major hurdles

A missing person case turns out to be one of abduction and sexual assault; girl traced and rescued after several days and tells police that she was sexually assaulted

Major Barak, currently serving with the United Nations mission in Lebanon, has been honoured with the award for her outreach efforts with women and girls during her deployment in the West Asian nation

The incident comes amid an ongoing dispute over a temporary Assam Rifles post established at New Heaven, which local organisations claim falls under the jurisdiction of Shokvao Village.

5-year-old Vennela was found dead on March 25 and a case was registered on June 4 based on a complaint filed by the girl's father against his estranged wife.

No foul play has been reported in the incident so far as the police reached the site after receiving reports of a girl fallen in a drain

Here are live updates from Day 2 of the event.

Under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, the eligible women across Punjab will start receiving financial assistance from July 1

Reserves one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women, with sub-reservation for SC/ST women. To be implemented after delimitation exercise following the next Census.

Criminalised instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) with up to three years imprisonment and fine. Declared the practice void and illegal, providing maintenance and custody rights to affected Muslim women.

National nutrition mission targeting reduction of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant/lactating women. Uses technology-driven real-time monitoring across all districts.

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore to at least one SC/ST borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises. Promotes entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups.

Defines and prohibits sexual harassment at the workplace and establishes Internal Complaints Committees and Local Complaints Committees for redressal. Applies to both organised and unorganised sectors.

Legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplace, mandating Internal Complaints Committees in organisations with 10+ employees, defining sexual harassment, and establishing complaint and redressal mechanisms.

Comprehensive reform of criminal law on sexual offences enacted after the 2012 Delhi gang rape. Widened the definition of rape, introduced new offences like stalking, voyeurism, and acid attack, and enhanced penalties.

Restructured poverty alleviation programme replacing SGSY to reduce rural poverty through self-managed Self Help Groups (SHGs). Mobilised over 9 crore women into 83 lakh SHGs with bank linkages for sustainable livelihoods.

Major restructuring and expansion of ICDS to universalise early childhood care, nutrition, and pre-school education through Anganwadi centres. India's primary response to child malnutrition covering over 8 crore beneficiaries.

Provides comprehensive civil law protection to women from domestic violence, covering physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Introduced protection officers and shelter homes.

Civil law to protect women from domestic violence including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Provided for protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief. Extended protection to all women in domestic relationships.