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Rights Groups Urge Action Over Police Torture of Women Activists in Punjab

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Chandigarh | April 22, 2025   A growing chorus of academics, human rights activists, and civil society leaders has urged the Punjab Chief Minister to take immediate action against police personnel accused of torturing women farm activists and teachers. The women, affiliated with the BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) farmers’ union, were reportedly targeted during their support […]

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Shakti Dubey Tops UPSC 2024: A Historic Moment for Women in Civil Services

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In a proud and inspiring moment for India, Shakti Dubey, a young woman from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has secured All India Rank 1 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024, one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in the country. What makes her achievement even more remarkable is that it

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Maharashtra Lokayukta Orders Upgraded Women’s Facilities at Mumbai’s Oval and Cross Maidans

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In a significant move to enhance public amenities for women, the Maharashtra Lokayukta, Justice (Retired) V. M. Kanade, has directed the demolition of outdated toilet facilities and the construction of modern, inclusive amenities at Mumbai’s Oval and Cross Maidans. This decision follows a suo motu cognizance taken in September 2024, prompted by reports highlighting the

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Poonam Gupta Appointed as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

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The Government of India has appointed Poonam Gupta, Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term. This appointment fills the vacancy left by Michael Patra, who completed his tenure in January 2025. Gupta brings extensive experience from

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India Launches Nationwide Campaign to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Through HPV Vaccination

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India has initiated an ambitious campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by training tens of thousands of doctors to promote and administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This initiative addresses the significant burden of cervical cancer in the country, which accounts for one in five cases globally, with a woman dying from the disease every eight

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‘Alpha Male’ Corporate Culture Sparks Backlash from Women in Business

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March 24, 2025   A growing trend of aggressive corporate leadership, led by figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, is drawing criticism from women in the workforce. As large companies cut diversity programs, enforce return-to-office policies, and push a more ruthless work culture, many women in business see this as a

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Business Leaders Take on Endurance Challenges to Support Women’s Causes

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March 24, 2025   Several business executives are stepping out of their corporate comfort zones to engage in extreme endurance challenges, raising funds for women’s health and education initiatives. Pauline Paterson, the owner of Dr Paw Paw lip balms, recently participated in a grueling six-day, 1,000-kilometer rickshaw rally across India. Her goal? To raise £350,000

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Gang-Rape Survivor Becomes Advocate for Sexual Violence Awareness in India

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March 24, 2025   A young survivor of gang rape in India has transformed her trauma into a mission for justice and awareness, challenging the stigma surrounding sexual violence in her community. Kiran, now 21, was just 13 when she was brutally assaulted by three men in her village in northeast India. Despite initial backlash

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Tragic Loss: Hemali Patel’s Life Cut Short in Vadodara Car Crash

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In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the community in mourning, 35-year-old Hemali Patel lost her life in a tragic car accident late Wednesday night. Hemali, a devoted wife and mother, had stepped out with her husband, Purav Patel, and their young daughter to purchase colors for the upcoming Holi festival—a celebration they had been

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59-Year-Old Indian Woman, Vasanthi Cheruveettil, Reaches Everest Base Camp, Defying Age Barriers

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Kathmandu, March 23, 2025 In an inspiring feat of endurance and determination, 59-year-old Vasanthi Cheruveettil from India has successfully reached the Everest Base Camp (EBC), proving that age is no barrier to adventure. Vasanthi, a passionate trekker and fitness enthusiast, embarked on the grueling journey to the base of the world’s highest peak, which sits

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