New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Entrepreneurs and activists on Thursday underlined the importance of decision making by women in discussions around energy transition in India during a climate talk event, while saying that the sector has been traditionally dominated by men.Speaking to IANS, Neha Saigal, author of the book ‘Powering the Future: Women Leading India’s Energy Transition’, mentioned that the primary objective of the event was to discuss how women are central to the energy transition in India…
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Oriental Cup, one of Delhi-NCR’s leading inter-school football tournaments, will be held from July 7 to July 16 at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium here, with organisers announcing a record prize pool and a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship programme for 10 student-athletes.The tournament is expected to feature more than 1,500 participants representing over 45 schools from across Delhi-NCR, with more than 50 matches scheduled in the Boys’ Under-17 and Girls’ Under…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening workplace safety and safeguarding the dignity of women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, calling for the immediate and effective implementation of comprehensive measures under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). The advisory aims to ensure that every workplace whether in the government,…
United Nations, June 18 (IANS) Women peacekeepers give hope to vulnerable women in conflict situations, serving as symbols of female empowerment, and the more than 160 women in UN missions exemplify this role, according to India’s Permanent Representative to UN P. Harish. Indian Army Major Abhilasha Barak, who was awarded the UN Peacekeeper’s Gender Advocate Award this month, and the two other Indian women awardees before her, are outstanding examples of this role, P. Harish told the Security Co…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, will be introduced during the forthcoming Monsoon Session to provide legal recognition to women farmers as independent farmers in the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed officials to formulate a comprehensive policy to safeguard the rights of women farmers and promote their holistic empowerment. He was speaking at a presentation on the Women Farmers Empowerment Bill. CM Fadnavis said women account…
Kohima, June 12 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said the state has continued to register significant progress across various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with Nagaland emerging as a national frontrunner in SDG-5 (Gender Equality), reflecting its sustained commitment to inclusive growth, women’s empowerment and sustainable development. Addressing the NITI Aayog 11th Governing Council meeting in New Delhi, the Chief Minister said that Mokokchung, Kohima, and Dimap…
Colombo, June 11 (IANS) A delegation of Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka on Thursday met India’s High Commissioner in Colombo to share their learnings and experiences from a visit to India last month.“Powering Nari Shakti in India, Sri Lanka! Hon. MPs of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka met High Commissioner Santosh Jha to share their learnings and experiences from the visit to India in May 2026,” the High Commission of India in Colombo wrote on X.“Explored …
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The upcoming Mumbai T20 League is entering its most significant season yet – not because of the star power in the men’s league, but because, for the first time, women’s version of the competition will also be held simultaneously.Three women’s teams will participate in the inaugural season of the league, alongside the eight men’s franchises participating in the fourth edition of the competition. Rajdip Gupta, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Mumbai T20 League, reca…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Pakistan continues to lag significantly behind global standards on women’s economic rights and participation, with weak enforcement of existing legal protections emerging as a major challenge, a report has said.According to an analysis by the Daily Mirror, Pakistan’s legal framework score stood at 46.68, well below the global average of 67.However, more concerning was the country’s enforcement perceptions score of just 27.35 — nearly half the global average of 53 …
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Saba Azad reflected on how, despite all the talk for progress, society still finds it difficult to accept ambitious women.Speaking to IANS exclusively, the ‘Who’s Your Gynac?’ actress stated that the system in general is built to help men succeed, while women often have to work twice as hard to make a mark for themselves.She was asked, “Do you think society still finds it difficult to accept ambitious women unless they have support from somewhere else?”Reacting to t…