Shillong, March 9 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday expressed strong anger over the alleged assault on two people from the Northeast near the Saket District Court Complex in the national Capital, calling the incident “sickening” and urging authorities to take stringent action.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday joined by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in extending greetings on the International Women's Day, lauding the role of "Nari Shakti" in India's progress.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Women business leaders and professionals from diverse fields on Sunday lauded the national convention of women thought leaders titled "Bharati -- Nari to Narayani", saying the platform has brought together women from across communities and sectors to deliberate on empowerment, culture and leadership.
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 7 (IANS) Recommendations emerging from discussion at the two-day national convention titled 'Bharati -- Nari se Narayani' will be shared with different Ministries to help awaken and empower women in a better way, Professor Charu Kalra, Delhi Sevika Samiti Pramukh, said on Saturday.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) On the eve of the International Women's Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that an empowered woman is the strongest foundation of a prosperous society and a developed India.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Domestic workers in Pakistan's Sindh are some of the most sought-after yet oppressed people in the region. Constantly flouted labour laws have resulted in a cemented culture of child labour practice, inhumane working hours, meagre pay that more often than not misses the minimum wage mark, as well as disputes that are resolved on the basis of power dynamics, according to an article in the Pakistani media.
Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) A minority Christian boy in Pakistan was forcibly converted to Islam, highlighting yet another case of injustice against vulnerable communities, said a leading minority rights group.
Quetta, March 1 (IANS) After suffering losses during the Baloch Liberation Army's (BLA) Operation Herof, Pakistani police in Balochistan and Sindh killed 27 forcibly disappeared individuals in Karachi, Quetta, and other places, and later termed them armed militants, according to a report.
