India that embraces all its daughters is an India poised to lead the world: Gautam Adani

IANS | March 8, 2025 1:58 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) It is time to accelerate action -- rightfully chosen as the theme for the 2025 International Women’s Day -- not because it's the right corporate strategy or a popular social cause, but because wives, daughters and granddaughters deserve a future limited only by the expanse of their dreams, Gautam Adani, the Chairperson of the Adani Group, said on Saturday.

PM Modi interacts with 'Lakhpati Didis', says he is richest man with blessings from mothers

IANS | March 8, 2025 1:57 PM

Navsari (Gujarat), March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the second day of his Gujarat visit on Saturday, following a series of events in Surat and Silvassa on Friday. On the occasion of International Women's Day, PM Modi arrived in Navsari to participate in the'Lakhpati Didis' programme. The event witnessed the recognition of 41,000 Lakhpati Didis and a total of 1.5 lakh women for their contributions to economic empowerment.

JU crisis: Former SFI state secretary in Bengal summoned for interrogation

IANS | March 8, 2025 12:25 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) The Kolkata Police have summoned CPI(M)'s youth leader and former state secretary of the Students' Federation of India (SFI), Srijan Bhattacharya, for interrogation regarding the March 1 ruckus at Jadavpur University.

Assam’s ‘Elephant Girl’ Parbati Barua shatters gender stereotypes in wildlife conservation

IANS | March 8, 2025 11:32 AM

Guwahati, March 8 (IANS) Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India’s first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men.

Chairperson of Adani Foundation Priti Adani extends wishes on International Women's Day

IANS | March 8, 2025 10:55 AM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, extended her wishes on the occasion of International Women's Day on Saturday.

We celebrate achievements, contributions of women: Prez Murmu on International Women's Day

IANS | March 8, 2025 10:39 AM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday extended their best wishes on the occasion of International Women's Day, praising the achievements and contributions of women across various sectors.

1.5 lakh women in Gujarat achieve financial independence under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative

IANS | March 7, 2025 11:33 PM

Gandhinagar, March 7 (IANS) Over 1.5 lakh women in Gujarat have increased their incomes beyond Rs 1 lakh per year under the Central government's ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, marking a major milestone in women's economic empowerment.

Maharashtra CS Sujata Saunik urges society to change perception and view women equally

IANS | March 7, 2025 9:37 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, in an exclusive interaction with IANS on Friday, extended her wishes to women on International Women's Day. In her message, she said that people's perspectives towards women should change, urging everyone to view women equally.

CDS' Australia visit strengthens defence collaboration between two countries: Official

IANS | March 7, 2025 9:30 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan, during his visit to Australia, toured the historic Victoria Barracks, a landmark military facility known for its rich heritage and role in shaping strategic military planning and defence administration.

Prayagraj residents buying cheaper medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras

IANS | March 7, 2025 8:09 PM

Prayagraj, March 7 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, launched in the city under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya JanAushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) are benefiting thousands of people as they have got access to affordable and quality medicines.

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India that embraces all its daughters is an India poised to lead the world: Gautam Adani

PM Modi interacts with 'Lakhpati Didis', says he is richest man with blessings from mothers

JU crisis: Former SFI state secretary in Bengal summoned for interrogation

Assam’s ‘Elephant Girl’ Parbati Barua shatters gender stereotypes in wildlife conservation

Chairperson of Adani Foundation Priti Adani extends wishes on International Women's Day

We celebrate achievements, contributions of women: Prez Murmu on International Women's Day

1.5 lakh women in Gujarat achieve financial independence under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative

Maharashtra CS Sujata Saunik urges society to change perception and view women equally

CDS' Australia visit strengthens defence collaboration between two countries: Official

Prayagraj residents buying cheaper medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras

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