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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicWomen in politics

Topic: Women in politics

How Trump’s tariff wars could put India at a ‘crossroads’ & struggle of Indian rural women in politics

Global media also highlights Sunil Bharti Mittal's plans to boost his stake in BT Group, signaling his long-term investment commitment. BT shares rose 1.5% the day the report was published.

At Indian School of Democracy event, women politicians demand real representation, not just numbers

On International Women’s Day, women leaders came together at an event, 'Aagaaz-e-Shakti: Celebrating Women in Politics', to discuss challenges & aspirations of women in Indian politics.

Mahua Moitra is ‘jack-in-the-box’ without a godfather. Her entire life choices are on trial

Mahua Moitra's credentials as JP Morgan's ex-VP who left the high-rises of New York and London to work at the grassroots in West Bengal have taken a back seat to the whisper network.

BRS to TMC & BJD, many parties champion women’s quota, but don’t field them in state polls

Most regional parties supported women's reservation bill in Parliament, but their track record of ticket distribution across last 2 assembly elections tells a different story.

‘I’d rather get a ticket because I’m a winnable candidate, not because I’m a woman’: Smriti Irani

Irani was speaking at the launch of Nidhi Sharma's book She, The Leader. It chronicles the lives of 17 women in politics including Indira Gandhi, Mayawati, Irani and Kanimozhi.

Only 5% women in BJP and Congress candidate lists for Karnataka polls as ‘caste & winnability take precedence’

While both parties have fielded 224 candidates each for the 10 May polls, there are only 12 and 11 women respectively in the BJP and Congress lists.

Nagaland gets its first woman MLA. NDPP’s Hekani Jakhalu is lawyer-activist, social entrepreneur

Of 183 candidates in the fray, 4 are women. Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's Salhoutuonuo Kruse & BJP's Kahuli Sema are leading, but Congress's Rosy Thompson is as yet trailing.

Maharani 2 sees Rani Bharti go from political pawn to queen bee. Watch it for Huma Qureshi

Maharani 2 is no Paatal Lok or Mirzapur, but it sure packs a punch and is better than season one.

How women have come to hold the top post in 13 out of 45 countries in Europe

European countries began electing women in top posts from the late 1970s, though the first woman to head a government in the world was Sri Lanka's PM Sirimavo Bandaranaike.

Under-representation of women in politics a narrative issue. Time to re-think the language

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

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.