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TopicWomen empowerment

Topic: women empowerment

Crisis centres, helpline assisted 57 lakh women in India: Smriti Irani at G20 meet

Speaking at the first-ever G20 meet on women's empowerment, the Union Minister said India firmly committed to eliminating all forms of violence and discrimination against women.

Why India’s poor WEF’s Global Gender Gap ranking isn’t part of a foreign conspiracy

In episode 715 of 'Cut the Clutter', Shekhar Gupta highlights key findings from WEF's Global Gender Gap Report and tells us why there's no global conspiracy against India.

Nirbhaya Fund underused, slotted for services that don’t help women directly — Oxfam report

Former FM P. Chidambaram had announced the Nirbhaya fund in the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case. But it has not been used effectively, says new NGO report.

Shivraj Chouhan’s women empowerment pitch — kanya puja before every govt event

In a circular issued Wednesday, the Madhya Pradesh govt has directed district magistrates, mayors and department heads to strictly hold a kanya puja before any government event.

BJP govt keen to ensure women-led development, says PM Modi

Marking the 138th birth anniversary of famous Tamil poet & freedom fighter Subramania Bharathi, PM Modi said his govt was inspired by his works and vision of woman-led development.

No accused-victim compromise, more women judges — AG advises top court on sexual offence cases

In suggestions made to Supreme Court, Attorney General KK Venugopal calls for higher representation of women in judiciary to ensure more empathetic approach to sexual violence cases.

Women should stop leaving money management to spouses. Here are 5 steps to catch up

A UBS Global Wealth Management survey of 1,800 married men & women recently found that nearly half of the women defer major financial & investment decisions to their spouses.

Covid decisions across the world being made by men, not women, study finds

The study has also found that men are four times more likely to be the protagonist of a Covid-related news story and those portrayed as 'empowered' tend to be men.

To assess women empowerment, NITI Aayog to come up with nationwide gender index

The Women in Socio-Economic or WISE Index will be on the lines of the Good Governance Index recently released by the government.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says ‘ghoonghat’ custom must be abolished to empower women

CM Ashok Gehlot said women will be able to come forward and play a constructive role in nation-building only when they are not forced to cover their faces.

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Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.