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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicWomen voters

Topic: women voters

Cash transfers to women a new dimension in electoral politics. It yields better outcomes

The Eknath Shinde government launched the Ladki Bahin scheme in August 2024, providing Rs 1,500 each month to over 10 million women in the state.

How women voters ‘were mobilised’ for BJP’s win this poll season & many surprises of an Indian highway

Global media also looks at how an Eastern Himalayan community is protecting mithuns, a cattle considered sacred, and India's need for higher GDP growth to address job gap.

How BJP is ‘winning over’ women with ‘seva’ & trend of IITians joining political consultancies

Global media also analyses rising tensions and nuclear proliferation, particularly in Asia, with a 'multi-headed rocket arms race' between India and Pakistan.

Women make up just a third of new voters in Haryana. What’s behind this stark gender disparity

Of 3.43 lakh Haryana voters in this age group, 2.30 lakh are male, 1.13 lakh female & 18 are transgenders. This is in stark contrast to overall gender balance among voters in state.

Quota for women, votes for BJP? Politics behind women’s reservation bill

Bill tabled in Parliament Tuesday proposes to reserve 1/3 of seats in Lok Sabha & state assemblies for women. BJP leaders have hailed move as 'game-changer'.

2024 is near and parties can’t ignore Ladli Behnas and Gruha Lakshmis

Cut in gas prices is an unusual move for the Modi government, which has so far prided itself on effectively targeting its subsidies.

‘Role model with big bindi & clear voice’: BJP taps Sushma Swaraj legacy to woo ‘silent women voters’ in 2024

BJP is doling out Sushma Swaraj Awards to women achievers across India in hopes they will act as ‘influencers’ and help party ‘connect more aggressively with woman segment’.

‘Kitty party’ clubs in cities, chaupals in villages — how BJP plans to woo UP’s ‘silent voters’

Kamal Saheli Clubs will have 500 women in every urban constituency. It will organise activities and announce winners. Gram Sabha Chaupals will sort out women’s issues in rural areas.

Where is the opposition in Modi’s India? It is here and finally with a face

A new window has just opened for the Opposition as they corner the Modi government. And Mamata Banerjee now seems a veteran.

Focus on women voters — how BJP plans to dent Mamata’s support in West Bengal

BJP general secretary BL Santosh and other leaders held meetings with Bengal unit to get campaign for 2021 polls rolling. Booth-level activities & women voters key focus points.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.