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AAP, BJP, Congress Offer Cash Transfers, Chase 'Women Power' In Delhi Poll
As the clock ticks down to February 5 - date of voting for the Delhi Assembly election - the AAP, Congress, and BJP are scrambling for favour among women, a section of voters the country's political parties seems to have woken up to in recent polls.
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Trump's Presidency Crushes Hopes Of First Female President, Again
The glass ceiling for women in politics just got even more daunting, as the prospect of a female US president has been shattered once again by Donald Trump.
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Japan Makes Tepid Push On Gender Gap In Politics As Election Nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the October 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking into the country's male dominated politics.
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Why The Vance-Walz Debate Boils Down To Contrasting Versions Of Masculinity
Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance and Kamala Harris's vice-presidential pick Tim Walz -- set to debate each other Tuesday -- embody different versions of masculinity in an election that is dividing American men and women like never before.
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High-Profile Resignations, Political Fallout: What's Going On In Mollywood
The Malayalam film industry is grappling with allegations of harassment and sexual abuse, particularly against women professionals.
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Vinesh vs Cousin Babita Phogat In Haryana Polls? Buzz Is Olympian May Join Politics
Vinesh missed the opportunity to win a gold medal in women's freestyle 50kg category in the Paris Olympics after getting disqualified from the final for being 100gm overweight
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"Offer Unconditional Apology": KTR Says Sorry For Remarks On Women
BRS leader KT Rama Rao (KTR), speaking exclusively with NDTV, offered an "unconditional apology" for his recent remarks on women which have triggered a political firestorm in Telangana.
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Trinamool Vs Ex Women's Panel Chief Over Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder
The rape-murder of the young doctor in Kolkata that has unleashed a storm across the nation, is now a full-blown political controversy, with Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress going toe-to-toe with the former chief of the National Women's Commission.
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BCB Seeks Bangladesh Army's Assurance For Hosting Women's T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought security assurance from the country's army chief for conducting the women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October 3-20 amid political unrest in the country
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How The "Vampire" Serial Killer Murdered 42 Women, Packed Them In Sacks
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, has been described as a "psychopathic serial killer who has no respect for human life." Khalusha's horrific acts have come to light amidst political turmoil and a rising wave of gender-based violence in the country.
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"Selective": PM Slams Opposition's Silence Over Bengal Flogging Cases
Prime Minister Narendra Modi - speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday - targeted the opposition over "selective politics" with regard to atrocities against women, with reference to cases of flogging from Bengal.
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Nagaland's Historic Local Body Polls With 33% Women's Quota Today
Today's a big day in Nagaland's political history. The first-ever urban local body elections with 33 per cent reservation for women will be held today. There is however no election in eastern Nagaland region due to a poll boycott called by the ENPO.
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Will Take 5 Generations To Achieve Gender Parity, Says New Economic Report
However, there is a glimmer of hope in this year's election cycle, which could foster significant improvements in women's political representation.
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Annapurna Devi Gets Women And Child Ministry, Earlier Held By Smriti Irani
Annapurna Devi, who was forced to enter the field of politics after her husband died in 1998, has steadily risen through the ranks and is now the new Minister of Women and Child Development in the Modi 3.0 cabinet.
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"Women's Participation Important": Swati Maliwal's Message To Voters
Stating women's participation in politics is very important, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Saturday appealed to them to come out and cast their votes as the polling is underway for all the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi
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AAP, BJP, Congress Offer Cash Transfers, Chase 'Women Power' In Delhi Poll
As the clock ticks down to February 5 - date of voting for the Delhi Assembly election - the AAP, Congress, and BJP are scrambling for favour among women, a section of voters the country's political parties seems to have woken up to in recent polls.
-
Trump's Presidency Crushes Hopes Of First Female President, Again
The glass ceiling for women in politics just got even more daunting, as the prospect of a female US president has been shattered once again by Donald Trump.
-
Japan Makes Tepid Push On Gender Gap In Politics As Election Nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the October 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking into the country's male dominated politics.
-
Why The Vance-Walz Debate Boils Down To Contrasting Versions Of Masculinity
Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance and Kamala Harris's vice-presidential pick Tim Walz -- set to debate each other Tuesday -- embody different versions of masculinity in an election that is dividing American men and women like never before.
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High-Profile Resignations, Political Fallout: What's Going On In Mollywood
The Malayalam film industry is grappling with allegations of harassment and sexual abuse, particularly against women professionals.
-
Vinesh vs Cousin Babita Phogat In Haryana Polls? Buzz Is Olympian May Join Politics
Vinesh missed the opportunity to win a gold medal in women's freestyle 50kg category in the Paris Olympics after getting disqualified from the final for being 100gm overweight
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"Offer Unconditional Apology": KTR Says Sorry For Remarks On Women
BRS leader KT Rama Rao (KTR), speaking exclusively with NDTV, offered an "unconditional apology" for his recent remarks on women which have triggered a political firestorm in Telangana.
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Trinamool Vs Ex Women's Panel Chief Over Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder
The rape-murder of the young doctor in Kolkata that has unleashed a storm across the nation, is now a full-blown political controversy, with Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress going toe-to-toe with the former chief of the National Women's Commission.
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BCB Seeks Bangladesh Army's Assurance For Hosting Women's T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought security assurance from the country's army chief for conducting the women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October 3-20 amid political unrest in the country
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How The "Vampire" Serial Killer Murdered 42 Women, Packed Them In Sacks
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, has been described as a "psychopathic serial killer who has no respect for human life." Khalusha's horrific acts have come to light amidst political turmoil and a rising wave of gender-based violence in the country.
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"Selective": PM Slams Opposition's Silence Over Bengal Flogging Cases
Prime Minister Narendra Modi - speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday - targeted the opposition over "selective politics" with regard to atrocities against women, with reference to cases of flogging from Bengal.
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Nagaland's Historic Local Body Polls With 33% Women's Quota Today
Today's a big day in Nagaland's political history. The first-ever urban local body elections with 33 per cent reservation for women will be held today. There is however no election in eastern Nagaland region due to a poll boycott called by the ENPO.
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Will Take 5 Generations To Achieve Gender Parity, Says New Economic Report
However, there is a glimmer of hope in this year's election cycle, which could foster significant improvements in women's political representation.
-
Annapurna Devi Gets Women And Child Ministry, Earlier Held By Smriti Irani
Annapurna Devi, who was forced to enter the field of politics after her husband died in 1998, has steadily risen through the ranks and is now the new Minister of Women and Child Development in the Modi 3.0 cabinet.
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"Women's Participation Important": Swati Maliwal's Message To Voters
Stating women's participation in politics is very important, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Saturday appealed to them to come out and cast their votes as the polling is underway for all the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi
