Pune, Oct 5 (IANS) Women empowerment and safety topped discussions of NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar during a two-visit to Pune and Nashik as she called for developing a culture of gender equality at homes, an official said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Pakistani authorities are monitoring more than 4 million citizens using advanced digital tools purchased from foreign private companies, such as China’s Geedge Network, according to a recent report by Amnesty International, titled "Shadow of Control: Censorship and Mass Surveillance in Pakistan".
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) NAVYA, an initiative aimed at empowering adolescent girls through vocational training in emerging sectors, is currently being piloted in 9 districts across 9 states, the government said on Sunday.
Kathmandu, Sep 28 (IANS) An inquiry commission formed to investigate the physical and human losses during the recent GenZ protests has barred former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak from leaving the country.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (KIP) Chairman Khalid Hussain Bathh, on Sunday, condemned filing of FIRs against protesting farmers in Balochistan province of Nasirabad, who, according to him, were holding peaceful protests for their demands, media reported on Sunday.
Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin on Monday hailed the Supreme Court's interim order staying key provisions of the Union government's amended Waqf Act.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday directed the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure the proper and timely distribution of fertilisers like urea and DAP to farmers across the country.
Diu, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday inaugurated its three-day capacity-building program “Catalysts for Change: Gender Inclusive Governance” in Diu.
Beed (Maharashtra), Sep 9 (IANS) The Central government continues to roll out several welfare schemes aimed at empowering the general public. Among these is the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, which has notably benefitted the residents of Beed district in Maharashtra.
Quetta, Sep 7 (IANS) A Baloch family protesting the enforced disappearance of their son by Pakistani forces continued their sit-in at Karachi Press Club for the 34th consecutive day, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said on Sunday.
