Amritsar, March 8 (IANS) As International Women's Day celebrates the accomplishments and progress of women and girls across multiple realms and segments, there are multiple stories of celebration and transformation from the agrarian belts that pass off without much attention.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Women parliamentarians and leaders participating in the two-day national convention of women thought leaders, ‘Bharati–Nari to Narayani’, highlighted the role of women’s empowerment rooted in Indian traditions while addressing the gathering in the national capital on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) India’s energy policy is determined in New Delhi and not in Washington, data has showed.
Imphal, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women's Day, the North-Eastern regional centre of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) organised the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' at the city's Khuman Lampak Sports Complex on Sunday.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) It is easy to criticise. It is even easier to find faults and raise one's voice in protest. Opposition parties in India have always been good at doing so -- and in many ways, that is essential for a healthy democracy. But there are moments when history is unfolding, when decisions are tactical and strategic, and when the nation's security and long-term interests are at stake. In such moments, perhaps the instinct to immediately point fingers can wait.
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained two more individuals for questioning in connection with its investigation into a 21-year-old engineering student arrested for alleged links to extremist organisations, officials said on Sunday.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday welcomed demolition by civic agencies against the illegally built house of a family allegedly involved in the murder of a youth in Uttam Nagar on Holi.
Lucknow, March 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that empowering women is essential for building a self-reliant society.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government for "gravely insulting" President Droupadi Murmu, calling it a "disrespect to the Constitution" and an act that "undermines the rich tradition of democracy".
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The International Women's Day (IWD) is being observed worldwide on Sunday to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
