India gave women voting rights at Independence, unlike some oldest democracies: PM Modi’s 2003 speech highlights

IANS | March 8, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) India granted women universal suffrage at the time of Independence in 1947, a step that came much earlier compared to many of the world’s oldest democracies, where women had to struggle for decades to secure voting rights. The historical milestone was highlighted in a video shared by the social media handle ‘Modi Archive’ on International Women’s Day.

MHA seeks report from Mamata govt over protocol violations during Prez Murmu's visit

IANS | March 8, 2026 12:39 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government seeking details of the protocol violations during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state.

PM Modi hands over GPRA Type-5 quarter keys to women allottees in Delhi's Sarojini Nagar

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Redevelopment Plan in New Delhi's Sarojini Nagar on Sunday and handed over the keys of the Type-5 quarters to the female allottees.

Anbumani Ramadoss criticises Mamata Banerjee over protocol lapse row during Prez visit

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:26 AM

Chennai, March 8 (IANS) PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has strongly criticised the West Bengal government, alleging that President Droupadi Murmu was “deliberately disrespected” during her recent visit to the state to attend a programme organised for members of the Santali tribal community.

Pawan Kalyan expresses deep concern over President Murmu's 'painful' remarks

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:22 AM

Amaravati, March 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said on Sunday that he was "deeply concerned by the painful and sad remarks" of President Droupadi Murmu regarding the conduct of the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, West Bengal.

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of trying to ‘replace’ Ambedkar’s Constitution with its manifesto

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:06 AM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to replace the “Indian Constitution: with their own party manifesto".

On International Women's Day, PM Modi shares how 'she is breaking stereotypes'

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:02 AM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as India progresses further, the aspirations and contributions of women will continue to guide India's collective journey towards a strong and prosperous nation.

Extremely unfortunate; essential for everyone to respect the post of President: Mayawati

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:56 AM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the security lapse during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to West Bengal, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday described the incident as extremely unfortunate, stressing the importance of respecting the post of the President.

Nepal’s only billionaire suffers defeat in parliamentary elections

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:43 AM

Kathmandu, March 8 (IANS) Nepal’s only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, a candidate from the Nepali Congress, suffered a humiliating defeat in the country's parliamentary elections at the hands of Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Bikram Khanal in the Nawalparasi West-1 constituency.

Nari Shakti's achievements inspire nation, strengthen Viksit Bharat resolve: PM Modi

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings for International Women's Day to all "Nari Shaktis", hailing their achievements, stating that they shape India's progress with "determination, creativity, and unmatched zeal", thereby strengthening the resolve for a Viksit Bharat.

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India gave women voting rights at Independence, unlike some oldest democracies: PM Modi’s 2003 speech highlights

MHA seeks report from Mamata govt over protocol violations during Prez Murmu's visit

PM Modi hands over GPRA Type-5 quarter keys to women allottees in Delhi's Sarojini Nagar

Anbumani Ramadoss criticises Mamata Banerjee over protocol lapse row during Prez visit

Pawan Kalyan expresses deep concern over President Murmu's 'painful' remarks

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of trying to ‘replace’ Ambedkar’s Constitution with its manifesto

On International Women's Day, PM Modi shares how 'she is breaking stereotypes'

Extremely unfortunate; essential for everyone to respect the post of President: Mayawati

Nepal’s only billionaire suffers defeat in parliamentary elections

Nari Shakti's achievements inspire nation, strengthen Viksit Bharat resolve: PM Modi

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