Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) Javed Beigh, a prominent human rights defender and Kashmiri activist from Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, highlighted multiple terror incidents and grave human rights violations during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.
Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) Darakshan Hassan Bhat, Speaker at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and President of the Kashmir Women's Organisation (KWO), on Tuesday, highlighted the evolving landscape of women's empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising both progress and persistent challenges during her recent address at the world body in Geneva.
Gandhinagar, March 24 (IANS) The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, was formally tabled in the State Assembly on Tuesday by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Hazaribagh, March 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Guwahati recently, effecting the transfer of Rs 18,640 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank accounts of around Rs 9.32 crore farmers.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The emancipation and empowerment of women, powered by their active participation in the labour force has turned out to 'key contributor' in the changing social landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Rashtriya Sewa Kendra Sangh (RSKS) activist Darakshan Hassan Bhat told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) The Judicial Officers involved in the process of judicial adjudication of the voters classified under the “logical discrepancy” category have been able to complete the process for 25 per cent of the voters referred for judicial arbitration till Friday night.
Patna, March 12 (IANS) In Bihar's Saharsa district, the 'sewing house' powered by Jeevika Didis has become a major talking point because of the numerous benefits that it has unlocked for the women of the district and adjoining regions.
Jammu, March 12 (IANS) Marking a beginning towards 'Atmanirbharta' or self-reliance, the women in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly taking up entrepreneurial ventures to stand up on their own feet and bolster their financial independence.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 (IANS) Monalisa Bhosle, who recently went viral during the Kumbh Mela, on Thursday dismissed allegations that her interfaith marriage amounted to 'love jihad', calling out such claims as false and misleading.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) A group of parents representing Divyang (specially-abled) learners has appealed to National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) authorities to implement key policy reforms to make the education system more inclusive and accessible for students with disabilities.
