women empowerment

PM Narendra Modi to address 108th Indian Science Congress today

Tribal Science Congress will also be held, which will also be a platform for the scientific display of indigenous ancient knowledge systems, details below.

Jan 03, 2023, 08:21 AM IST

'Educated girls should...': Union Minister blames Shraddha Walkar for her murder, faces flak

Union Minister Kaushal Kishore Kumar solely blamed Shraddha Walker for her gruesome murder because of living-in with partner. He urged educated girls to learn from uneducated girls and urged to stay with someone as per parent's wishes

Nov 17, 2022, 18:49 PM IST

Brave women of BSF deployed on the border

In the last several months, the brave soldiers of the Border Security Force have seized many illegal items including cows, buffaloes and narcotics. This is the reason that BSF has posed a big challenge for the people associated with anti-social activities. From infiltration to prevention of various illegal smuggling, BSF's bravehearts have kept the enemies sleepless. Keeping in mind the Durga Puja festival, the Border Police has kept a sharp eye on the border.

Sep 30, 2022, 13:16 PM IST

‘ACTION will be taken’: Nitish Kumar warns Bihar IAS officer over ‘CONDOM’ remarks

Bihar condom row:  The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also taken cognizance of the incident in Patna where IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bhamra had publicly mocked a school girl saying if "she wanted condoms too" when she asked for affordable sanitary napkins at a workshop organized in the eastern state of Bihar.

Sep 29, 2022, 16:15 PM IST

With 44% women in local govt seats, India far ahead of developed economies

India leaves behind major developed economies such as France, UK, Germany, China and Japan in this regard.

Aug 27, 2022, 10:56 AM IST

In India, mother has the right to decide surname of child: Supreme Court

Justice Murari, who authored the judgment on behalf of the bench, said: "After the demise of her first husband, being the only natural guardian of the child, we fail to see how the mother can be lawfully restrained from including the child in her new family and deciding the surname of the child."

Jul 28, 2022, 20:50 PM IST

PM Free Silai Machine Yojana 2022: Check eligibility, how to apply, and important documents required for the scheme

This scheme will help Indian Women in becoming financially independent(Atmanirbhar). Under this scheme, more than 50,000 women in every state will be given a free sewing machine by the central government.

Jul 11, 2022, 16:09 PM IST

Over 3 crore pucca houses built under Awas Yojna, says PM Modi, calls it symbol of women empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that over three crore ‘pucca’ (concrete) housed were built by the government under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna. 

Apr 08, 2022, 08:41 AM IST

India tops the list of most number of female commercial pilots in the world

Union Civil Aviation Min Jyotiraditya Scindia said that 15 per cent of total pilot strength in the country are women, while other countries have only 5 per cent strength.

Mar 24, 2022, 16:34 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to interact with women, transfer Rs 1000 cr to 1.6 lakh SHG members in Prayagraj today

According to the PMO, this transfer is being done under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), with 80,000 SHGs receiving Community Investment Fund (CIF) of Rs 1.10 lakh per SHG and 60,000 SHGs receiving Revolving Fund of Rs 15,000 per SHG.PM Modi will visit Prayagraj on December 21.

Dec 21, 2021, 05:57 AM IST

Mission Niryatak: Rajasthan readies women entrepreneurs to boost export

 Mission Niryatak is being run by a department under woman industries minister Shakuntala Rawat and woman IAS officer Archana Singh.

Dec 19, 2021, 09:19 AM IST

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slams 'Talibani mentality' opposing women empowerment

Addressing an event here to mark "Minorities Day", Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said those who opposed making the social evil of instant triple talaq a crime or raised questions on removal of restrictions on Muslim women travelling alone for Haj are "professional protesters" of the essence of the Indian Constitution.

Dec 18, 2021, 18:06 PM IST

Women entrepreneurs rising amid challenges, says Vanitaa Rawat

In the last decade, India has experienced a surge in entrepreneurship, with many women joining the ranks of major start-ups in recent years

Dec 03, 2021, 17:27 PM IST

An exclusive chat with Dipal Patrawala, the name added to the top Women leaders

 In India, women entrepreneurship is supported by several incentives and schemes so that Indian businesswomen witness and sustain their growth.

Sep 23, 2021, 14:44 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to interact with women SHG members today, will participate in 'Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad'

Prime Minister will release a handbook on the universalisation of farm livelihoods during the event. Additionally, a compilation of success stories of women SHG members from all across the country will also be shared.

Aug 12, 2021, 06:49 AM IST

A FIRST: Saudi female officers allowed to guard Islam's holiest sites

For the first time, Saudi female soldiers stood guard in Mecca as thousands of Muslim pilgrims took part in this year's Hajj. Women dressed in military khaki uniforms were seen monitoring the security situation in the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Jul 22, 2021, 07:14 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind emphasizes on the participation of women in the field of science and tech

He said more girls need to get a higher education, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Quoting a recent survey, he said enrolment of women in engineering and technical institutions in India is abysmally low at only 20 per cent. Around 1,518 of the 7,116 students in the university are women.

Mar 21, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi moved nation to women-led development, says UN Representative TS Tirumurti

TS Tirumurti,  Permanent Representative of India to United Nations was speaking at an event organised by the Permanent Mission of India and the All India Women's Education Fund Association (AIWEFA) on the sidelines of the 65th session of the UN Commission on Status of Women.

Mar 19, 2021, 07:52 AM IST

AAP-led Delhi Government's budget puts special emphasis on empowering women

A statement from the Deputy Chief Minister's Office said that the Budget 2021-22, has put a special emphasis on empowering women, while Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has also brought several schemes for the same.

Mar 12, 2021, 09:50 AM IST

Women's Day Special: These women are the power of new India

Watch Zee News' special show on Women's Day.

Mar 08, 2021, 20:00 PM IST