Imphal: A 20-year-old woman from Manipur, who survived a gang-rape during ethnic violence in May 2023, passed away on January 11, 2026, at a government hospital in Churachandpur district after prolonged medical treatment. The survivor, 18 at the time of the assault, had been shifted across hospitals in Nagaland, Assam,…
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Udaipur Leela Palace Fined ₹10 Lakh Over Guest Privacy Breach
A luxury stay at Udaipur’s iconic Leela Palace turned into a distressing experience for a Chennai-based couple after hotel staff unlawfully entered their occupied room. In a strongly worded order, a Chennai consumer court has fined The Leela Palace, Udaipur, more than ₹10 lakh, holding the five-star property guilty of…
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Mission Shakti & Government Schemes Empower Women in India
The Government of India is implementing a wide array of schemes to enhance women’s safety, health, financial security, and social empowerment, targeting widows, single mothers, and women in difficult circumstances. Central to these efforts is Mission Shakti, aimed at strengthening interventions for women’s safety and empowerment. Mission Shakti comprises two…
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India’s Multi-Pronged Strategy to Address Women’s Mental Health
The Government of India has put in place a comprehensive, multi-pronged and convergent framework to prevent, mitigate and manage stress among women across sectors, integrating mental healthcare, workplace safety, legal protections and socio-economic empowerment. The details were shared in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Women and Child…
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Multi-Pronged Push for Girl Child Empowerment in India
New Delhi, Dec 11, 2025: The Government says it has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to advance the educational, social and economic empowerment of girl children linking safety, health, education and skill initiatives under flagship programmes such as Mission Shakti and nationwide welfare schemes. Mission Shakti: An umbrella for safety and…
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India’s Shift From Women’s Development to Women-Led Growth
India’s approach to empowering women is undergoing a remarkable transformation, shifting decisively from a welfare-driven model to a holistic framework of women-led development. According to information presented in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, the government has adopted a life-cycle approach that…
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IITF 2025: Dr Virendra Kumar Unveils Divyangjan Stalls
New Delhi, 17 November 2025: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the Ministry pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, unveiling more than 40 stalls showcasing products and innovations by Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs. The display underlines government efforts to…
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WCD Secretary Reviews Jaipur OSCs, Women Helplines
WCD Secretary Reviews Jaipur One Stop Centres and Women Helplines In a focused review of women’s safety and support systems, Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), Shri Anil Malik, inspected the One Stop Centre (OSC) and Women Helpline (WHL) facilities in Jaipur on 17 November 2025….
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Vice-President Radhakrishnan Urges Innovation at Pondicherry University
New Delhi, November 7, 2025: Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan called for stronger academic excellence, innovation, and enhanced student welfare while reviewing the functioning of Pondicherry University. The meeting was held at the Parliament House, where the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. P. Prakash Babu, briefed him…
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Maharashtra Doctor Suicide Case Sparks Political Outrage
Satara (Maharashtra), Oct 25: A shocking case of alleged sexual assault and harassment has rocked Maharashtra after a 29-year-old government doctor was found dead in a hotel room in Satara district. Police confirmed that she died by suicide, leaving behind a note accusing a sub-inspector and another man of prolonged…