Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (UNI) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday sought police action against the unidentified operators of a social media account for allegedly circulating AI-generated, voice-cloned videos to defame Sujata Rout Karthikeyan and other senior women leaders of the party.
Pimpri, Oct 18 (UNI) An international Buddhist women''s conference held in Chinchwad here brought together scholars to deliberate on women''s leadership, their historical contributions to Buddhism, the global Bhikkhuni tradition, mental health and the role of Buddhist values in fostering social responsibility and promoting an inclusive society.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) Kenya’s Charles Matata broke the course record to win the men’s elite race at the Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, while Ethiopia’s Wudinesh Alemu claimed the women’s title.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (UNI) A women-led enterprise in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is turning traditional lacquer bangle-making into a profitable rural business, generating monthly earnings of over Rs 25,000 for each of its 25 members.
Hamirpur, Oct 18 (UNI) Millions of women in India continue to navigate menopause without adequate medical guidance, awareness or institutional support, leaving many to endure its physical, emotional and psychological challenges in silence.
Lucknow, Oct 18 (UNI) On the occasion of Maha Ashtami during Sharadiya Navratri on Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers to Maa Mahagauri and highlighted his government''s initiatives for women''s safety, nutrition, education and economic empowerment, invoking the goddess''s blessings for peace, prosperity and the well-being of all.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 18 (UNI) Kerala will introduce a comprehensive women’s policy prioritising social security, workplace safety and mental well-being, Labour and Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna has said.
Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday called for preserving the State''s cultural heritage while embracing modernity and urged people to conserve water in view of the low rainfall recorded this year.
Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday extended greetings to the people of the state, particularly women, on the occasion of Saddula Bathukamma, describing the festival as a reflection of Telangana’s rich cultural traditions and reverence for nature.
Nagpur, Oct 17 (UNI) union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said the Dhapewada Textile project was aimed at reviving the traditional handloom industry of the Halba tribal community and creating new employment opportunities for women, with a target of providing jobs to 5,000 women in the future.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has accused the Delhi Police of subjecting women and female students participating in protests to sexual harassment, physical assault and humiliation, alleging that such actions were intended to intimidate protesters and silence dissent.
Chandigarh, Oct 16 (UNI) The Haryana Congress has issued show-cause notices to two women leaders, including a former assembly election candidate, over an alleged physical altercation during a party protest in Faridabad on October 8, seeking written explanations within seven days and warning of disciplinary action.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (UNI) Odisha will roll out a Women’s Economic Empowerment Framework across all 30 districts, with district-specific targets and data-driven monitoring to track women’s workforce participation, earnings, entrepreneurship and economic independence, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams will feature in the 2026-27 FIH Pro League, with both sides scheduled to play 16 matches each across home and away legs.
Hyderabad, Oct 16 (UNI) BJP Telangana President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday said welfare programmes launched by the Narendra Modi-led NDA government had benefited crores of women across the country, while accusing the Congress government in Telangana of failing to ensure women’s safety.
Anantapur, Oct 16 (UNI) In a tragic incident, five women were drowned in the Gollapalli reservoir near Penukonda in Sri Sathya Sai district on Friday.
Lucknow, Oct 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is blending the spirit of Navratri with women’s empowerment and cultural preservation, offering 78 local artists a platform to perform at 26 Devi temples across 24 districts from October 17 to 19.
Agartala, Oct 16 (UNI) The BJP-led government in Tripura faced a serious embarrassment after Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma of TIPRA Motha, an ally of the ruling alliance, confronted protests and “Go Back” chants from a group of women at Bachaibari in Asharambari in Khowai district on Thursday.
Patna, Oct 15 (UNI) Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said on Thursday that ensuring respect, equal opportunities and appropriate participation for women farmers in agricultural development is a priority for the state government.
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (UNI) Twenty-five rural women completed the first cohort of FlySakhi – Drone Queens of Bharat and received certificates at a valedictory session held at TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad, on Thursday.
Dimapur, Oct 15 (UNI) The three-day annual Women Entrepreneurs Network Nagaland (WENN) Bazaar commenced at the Agri Expo site in Chumoukedima district, under the theme “One Nagaland, One Marketplace”, on Thursday, aiming to empower women entrepreneurs of Nagaland and foster a strong community where they can connect, collaborate and thrive through networking, mentorship, capacity-building and advocacy.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (UNI) With a focus on improving rural women’s earnings, ICAR-CIFA has showcased modern aquaculture technologies and backyard poultry farming on Thursday as potential livelihood options in a programme organised by ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bhubaneswar, to mark Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas.
Dimapur, Oct 15 (UNI) Jakhama village in Nagaland''s Kohima district has been adopted as the myki village (women’s village) for the financial year 2026-27. A formal programme for adoption of the village as the myki village was held at the Kohima village panchayat hall on Thursday.
Chandigarh, Oct 15 (UNI) The Haryana government will honour women who have made outstanding contributions in fields ranging from social service and women’s empowerment to administration, entrepreneurship, sports and grassroots governance, with cash awards of up to Rs 5 lakh under the State-Level Women’s Awards for 2026-27.
Siliguri, Oct 15 (UNI) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has intensified measures to strengthen passenger security, with special focus on women, children and other vulnerable passengers.
Lucknow, Oct 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described Maa Bhagwati in her Skandamata form as the presiding deity of affection, motherly love and nourishment.
Cairo, Oct 14 (UNI) Norway''s Jeanette Hegg Duestad won the women''s 50m rifle three positions gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol here, returning to the city where she claimed the world title last year.
Raipur, Oct 14 (UNI) Chhattisgarh is set to add a new chapter to its sporting history as it prepares to host its first international women''s cricket match.
Washim, Oct 14 (UNI) Four women were arrested for allegedly robbing a 70-year-old woman of gold jewellery worth Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 28,000 in cash while travelling on a Maharashtra State Transport (ST) bus in Washim district, police said on Wednesday.
Raipur, Oct 14 (UNI) India women''s cricket captain Smriti Mandhana has acknowledged that the team still has areas to address in the T20I format, saying the upcoming series against Zimbabwe will be crucial in fine-tuning its approach ahead of the inaugural Women''s Champions Trophy in February 2027.
Brisbane, Oct 14 (UNI) Australia wrapped up a dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep over Bangladesh .
Hyderabad, Oct 14 (UNI) Grand Bathukamma celebrations were held at Gandhi Bhavan, with TPCC president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud participating in the festivities along with his wife.
Kolkata, Oct 14 (UNI) Former West Bengal minister and Sujapur MLA Sabina Yasmin has resigned as the president of the state women''s wing of the Democratic Trinamool Congress (DTC), led by Ritabrata Bandyopadhyay.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UNI) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP government in Odisha, alleging that farmers, women, the elderly, poor and middle-class people were suffering under the double-engine government, while the future of Generation Z remained uncertain.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) BJP Mahila Morcha workers submitted a formal complaint against some Congress workers, alleging that they were subjected to alleged indecent behavior by them during a protest staged near grand old party''s headquarters on Tuesday.
Dubai, Oct 13 (UNI) Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield has moved within four rating points of the top three in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after a strong series against Bangladesh, while historic performances from Sobhana Mostary and captain Nigar Sultana Joty have also been rewarded in the latest update.
Panchkula, Oct 13 (UNI) Panchkula Police have arrested two more women in connection with the theft of a gold bangle from a female devotee at Patiala Temple, located within the Mata Mansa Devi shrine complex, during Navratri in March 2026.
Parmod KumarNew Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked a senior Delhi Police officer to remain present before it on October 15 to assist the court and explain allegations of sexual harassment, assault and intimidation of women journalists covering the October 10 protest in the national capital demanding the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) A day after BJP staged an agitation outside the Congress headquarters over alleged sexual harassment that led to the dismissal of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from Jawaharlal Nehru University, a delegation of party''s women lawmakers on Tuesday called on President Droupadi Murmu to seek his dismissal from the Lok Sabha.
Lucknow, Oct 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers to Maa Chandraghanta on the third day of Sharadiya Navratri on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) The BJP Mahila Morcha on Monday staged a massive protest near the Congress headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, demanding the expulsion of MP, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from the party, who has been accused of sexual harassment at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Mumbai, Oct 12 (UNI) Marathi television actress Abhidnya Bhave says Navratri’s celebration of feminine power should extend beyond goddess worship to women’s everyday lives.
Hyderabad, Oct 12 (UNI) Telangana Rakshana Sena chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Monday announced that her party would allocate 50 per cent of its seats to women, irrespective of the position taken by other political parties or the implementation of official reservation policies.
Selayang (Malaysia), Oct 12 (UNI) With a brilliant attacking display, the India U17 women’s team trounced Malaysia 4-0 to top Group E and qualify for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 at the MP Selayang Stadium here.
Chennai, Oct 12 (UNI) Two TVK women MLAs K.Maragatham Kumaravel and P.Sathyabama, who won the October six Assembly bypolls from Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies respectively, were sworn in as Members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday.
Patna, October 12 (UNI) The Bihar government has initiated a programme to promote entrepreneurship among female students and young women, with the Bihar Beti Startup Challenge Yojana envisaging support for 2,100 beneficiaries to help them turn innovative ideas into viable business ventures.
Balrampur, Oct 11 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today said that ensuring women''s dignity, safety and self-reliance was essential to establishing Ram Rajya, noting that the worship of Maa Bhagwati must be reflected in society''s commitment to respecting and protecting women.
New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) on Sunday alleged that Delhi Police detained 22 of its women activists after sunset during a Tiranga rally at Connaught Place, claiming they were manhandled and slapped by male police personnel. .
Hyderabad, Oct 11 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj, Women and Child Welfare Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) on Sunday inaugurated the Saras rural products exhibition and sales fair at HMDA Grounds here, calling for wider market opportunities to help women from self-help groups become successful entrepreneurs.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (UNI) Traditional textile-making is emerging as a source of livelihood for tribal women in Odisha’s Koraput region, where an initiative is training artisans and targeting a network of 1,000 people by linking indigenous weaving skills with sustainable livelihoods and wider markets.
Chandigarh, Oct 11 (UNI) The Punjab BJP Mahila Morcha staged a protest against the Congress in Chandigarh on Sunday, accusing its leadership of failing to uphold women''s dignity and demanding accountability over allegations of inappropriate conduct towards female police personnel during opposition demonstrations in New Delhi.
Itanagar, Oct 11 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved a series of measures to strengthen technical education, improve public healthcare and expand assistance for women in distress, including the creation of 25 posts for the Women Helpline-181 scheme and food-safety enforcement.
Bhiwani, Oct 10 (UNI) In a decisive move that placed women''s dignity and health rights at the centre of public healthcare accountability, Meena Parmar, Vice Chairperson of the Haryana State Women''s Commission, conducted a surprise inspection at Pandit Nekiram Sharma Medical College here today.
Jammu, Oct 10 (UNI) Declaring that India will not tolerate the insult or humiliation of women, J&K BJP president Sat Sharma today said that Rahul Gandhi should resign, take responsibility for the conduct of his party, and stop preaching about women''s empowerment while serious questions are being raised about the behaviour of Congress leaders towards women.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the safety, dignity, assistance and welfare of women and children are among the Delhi government’s key priorities, and the aim is to ensure that no woman or child has to struggle to find help in a crisis, adding that timely access to protection, counselling, shelter, legal assistance and rehabilitation is available. .
Lucknow, Oct 10 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh will use the Sharadiya Navratri celebration of Shakti to take the message of women’s safety and dignity directly to people, with cultural programmes planned at 26 selected temples and sacred sites bringing Mission Shakti into festival gatherings.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) The Delhi BJP women''s wing on Saturday staged a protest demanding the arrest and expulsion from the Congress of party MP Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who is accused of sexual harassment of female students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for transforming Anganwadi Centres into hubs of community participation, urging universities to adopt the centres in their neighbourhoods and conduct social-impact studies, while stressing preventive measures to strengthen women’s safety and greater attention to the health, nutrition and overall development of adolescent girls.
Beijing, Oct 9 (UNI) Mirra Andreeva claimed victory in an all-Russian clash against Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), while the Czech Republic''s Nikola Bartunkova upset her compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 in the women''s singles quarterfinals of the China Open. .
Lucknow, Oct 9 (UNI) Mission Shakti campaign, implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to strengthen women''s safety, dignity, and self-reliance in the state, has delivered effective results. While the Mission Shakti campaign has made women self-reliant, it has also empowered them by providing a safe environment.