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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicWomen empowerment

Topic: women empowerment

How infant deaths in Attapadi led to ‘Karthumbi Umbrellas’, which won Modi’s praise in Mann ki Baat

An NGO launched the venture to employ women in making umbrellas after realising their financial security is key to handling the crisis. Now, it seeks support and more such initiatives.

3-cr Lakhpati Didis goal & rural houses ‘priority’, Shivraj takes stock as rural development minister

Former MP CM has already held slew of meetings since taking charge, says rural development, agriculture and farmer welfare ministries to immediately start work on 100-day plan.

Haryana’s bought brides are fighting back. ‘Why bring us from outside and insult us?’

Former CM Manohar Lal Khattar had just delivered an election speech in Jind when a 'mol ki bahu' confronted him. She wanted Haryana to ban buying brides from outside the state.

MoPSW honours women seafarers on International Women in Maritime Day

The women were from various marine institutes who are pursuing different degrees in maritime studies and some professionals from the field.

Creches, hostels, ‘3 crore Lakhpati Didis’ — BJP manifesto promises more women in workforce

New Delhi: From equal growth opportunity to women-friendly infrastructure to increasing women’s participation in the workforce — in its Sankalp Patra (manifesto) for the...

How medieval French women used hidden social networks to share medical advice

The ‘Distaff Gospels’ share advice on pregnancy, childbirth and health. The collection was compiled during secretive meetings of French women who had gathered to spin flax.

Chennai startup helps ‘overqualified housewives’ get back to work, fight motherhood penalty

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Inspired by judges, SC cook’s daughter studied law, got admission to Ivy League schools

Pragya Samal was floored Wednesday when SC judges led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud gave her a standing ovation and gifted her signed books on the Constitution.

INAS 318 marks 40th anniversary, Women’s Day with all-women maritime surveillance mission

The mission included a range of activities, including pre-flight and medical check-ups, as well as air traffic control and meteorological briefing.

Buses are key to fuelling Indian women’s economic success. Here’s why

A lot more women walk to work than men in India because they lack access to affordable transport, limiting their access to jobs.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief says India, China carried out ‘readjustment’ of troops. ‘Trying to increase trust factor’

While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.