New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for becoming the first woman holder of the post to present the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time, leaders, cutting across party lines, on Thursday backed him and said the milestone reflects the growing power and participation of women in India’s public life. Speaking to IANS outside Parliament, AAP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Kumar Mittal said that women reaching top positions and c…
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Sikar, Jan 19 (IANS) Santosh Devi, hailed as Rajasthan’s daughter, has made the residents of state swell with pride as she has been picked as one of the celebrated and distinguished participants of the Republic Day celebrations in the state capital, this year. Santosh Devi, a native of Beri village in Sikar district, received the Republic Day invite for her special feat of growing pomegranate and apples in arid land, considered highly unsuitable for cultivation of crops and fruits.The special in…
Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Stressing on scientific temperament and women empowerment, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday flagged the problem of drug abuse in Punjab, calling for a lasting solution to the menace.Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Guru Nanak Dev University at Amritsar, the President said the role of educational institutions is crucial for finding a solution to the drug abuse problem and all stakeholders should make every possible effort to guide the youth in the right direc…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) Somnath Temple, a vibrant centre of India’s cultural heritage and spiritual consciousness, is known the world over as a centre of faith and devotion. However, this sacred shrine is not just limited to worship and darshan alone, today, it has emerged as a powerful centre for women’s empowerment. The Somnath Trust, the nodal body for managing temple administration, has given direct and indirect employment to thousands of people, out of which more than 350 are women – en…
Bhopal, Jan 7 (IANS) PM POSHAN, a central government scheme running under the Ministry of Education, was launched with an objective to provide hot cooked meals to the children studying in government as well as government-aided schools across the country, aiming to cover all eligible children pertaining to the lower strata. The program sought to address hunger and education and improve the nutritional index of all these children, mandating that the children be provided with at least one portion o…
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Actress Shweta Tripathi has shared what makes her proud about Indian stories on a global scale. The actress also said that she likes how conversations around equality and mental health have found a space in the mainstream. The actress spoke with IANS as the year draws to a close. She said, “First, I think one thing that I’m very happy about is seeing global conversations around equality, mental health and inclusivity finally move into the mainstream. This has become a par…
In landmark judgments delivered in 2024 and 2025, the Supreme Court of India has established that childcare leave (CCL) and…
Banaskantha, Dec 25 (IANS) The Central government’s women-centric welfare initiatives are giving rural women new wings of empowerment and self-reliance, with the Namo Drone Didi Yojana emerging as a transformative force at the grassroots. In Banaskantha district, the scheme is enabling women to break traditional barriers and step into technology-driven livelihoods.A shining example is Asha Chaudhary, a resident of Talepura village in Deesa taluka, who has turned training and opportunity into s…