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.
Patna, March 8 (IANS) Nishant Kumar, son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, formally joined the Janata Dal (United) at the party headquarters in Patna on Sunday afternoon, marking the beginning of his active political journey.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the previous AAP-led Delhi government for "halting the developmental projects" for the Delhiites and contrasted it with the Rekha Gupta administration for the introduction of several development projects for the national capital.
Kathmandu, March 8 (IANS) Nepal election results may offer a chance to reset Kathmandu’s relations with India -- which have been less than warm of late -- with a strong government now expected in the Himalayan nation that can provide the impetus needed to break the ice.
Chandigarh, March 8 (IANS) Fulfilling one of crucial poll promise of providing the financial support to every women, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Sunday announced a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 for those belonging to the general category and Rs 1,500 for Scheduled Caste (SC) under the Mukhya Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satikar Yojana, enabling 97 per cent of all adult women to avail the scheme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
