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"'Maai Behen Maan Yojana' Sounds Like Abuse": Bihar Minister Sparks Row
A Bihar minister has ignited a row with his comment that the "Maai, Behen Maan Yojana" (respect mothers and sisters scheme), announced by Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav to give eligible women Rs 2,500 per month, sounds like an abuse.
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No New Enrolment Under Ladli Behna Plan in Madhya Pradesh For 16 Months: Minister
The fresh registration of beneficiaries under the Madhya Pradesh BJP government's Ladli Behna scheme for women has not been started after August 20, 2023, minister Nirmala Bhuria said on Tuesday.
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Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: 19 BJP MLAs, Including 3 Women Leaders, Likely To Take Oath
After weeks of hectic parleys over the Chief Minister chair and then the 'who-gets-what-ministry', the new BJP-led government in Maharashtra is all set to expand its Cabinet today.
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Himachal Pradesh Announces 180-Day Maternity Leave For Home Guards
Women Home Guards would be provided 180 days of maternity leave while the daily allowance for Home Guards during deployment outside the State would be increased from Rs 60 to Rs 500, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday.
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6 Women Die Post Delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public Protest
The Karnataka Congress government is facing mounting pressure after the death of another woman post-delivery in the Ballari district. The death toll of new mothers who underwent cesarean surgery has reached six.
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Maharashtra Bus Accident Death Count Rises To 12, PM Modi Expresses Grief
The death toll from the bus accident in Gondia climbed to 12, including seven women, besides another 15 injured, some gravely, on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the tragedy.
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"You Get File Signed, I Will...": Atishi's Bus Marshal 'Deal' For BJP MLA
Reinstate bus marshals (a guard on a public bus to ensure safety of women passengers) and you can all but ensure victory for yourself in next year's Delhi Assembly election - Chief Minister Atishi's humorous 'offer' Friday to BJP MLA Vijender Gupta.
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"Step-Brothers": Eknath Shinde Slams Congress Scheme For Women
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says he is confident that the people will push the ruling alliance Mahayuthi to victory with a "thumping" majority in approval of their work over the last two-and-half years. The Congress's promises - the upgr
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Paramilitary Force CISF's 1st All Women Battalion To Secure Airports, Metros: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the soon-to-be-raised all-woman battalion of the CISF will shoulder the responsibility of protecting the nation's critical infrastructure.
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"Uterus Removal At 30": Japan Leader's Bizarre Proposal To Boost Birth Rate Sparks Backlash
The minister suggested banning women from marrying after 25 and undergoing forced hysterectomies at 30, as well as restricting women's access to university education from the age of 18.
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'Patriarchy Did Not Stop Indira Gandhi From Becoming PM': Nirmala Sitharaman
If patriarchy stopped women from achieving what they want in India, how come Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister, asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Viral Video Shows Sterilization In UP Labour Room, Strict Action Ordered
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak ordered immediate action after a video showing women's sterilization procedures being conducted in the labour room at Sitapur's Hargoan Community Health Center went viral on social media.
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Madhya Pradesh Raises Women's Quota In State Jobs From 33% To 35%
In an important decision, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday cleared a proposal to increase the reservation for women in state government services from the current 33 per cent to 35 per cent.
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Pressure From Women To Rethink Free Bus Ride Scheme: DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the government will hold discussions on the Shakthi scheme in view of many women preferring to pay for their tickets.
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Jind Top Cop Accused Of Sex Harassment, Women's Panel Wants Him Transferred
The Haryana State Commission for Women has written to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, urging him to transfer Jind police chief Sumit Kumar over allegations of sexual harassment
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"'Maai Behen Maan Yojana' Sounds Like Abuse": Bihar Minister Sparks Row
A Bihar minister has ignited a row with his comment that the "Maai, Behen Maan Yojana" (respect mothers and sisters scheme), announced by Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav to give eligible women Rs 2,500 per month, sounds like an abuse.
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No New Enrolment Under Ladli Behna Plan in Madhya Pradesh For 16 Months: Minister
The fresh registration of beneficiaries under the Madhya Pradesh BJP government's Ladli Behna scheme for women has not been started after August 20, 2023, minister Nirmala Bhuria said on Tuesday.
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Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: 19 BJP MLAs, Including 3 Women Leaders, Likely To Take Oath
After weeks of hectic parleys over the Chief Minister chair and then the 'who-gets-what-ministry', the new BJP-led government in Maharashtra is all set to expand its Cabinet today.
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Himachal Pradesh Announces 180-Day Maternity Leave For Home Guards
Women Home Guards would be provided 180 days of maternity leave while the daily allowance for Home Guards during deployment outside the State would be increased from Rs 60 to Rs 500, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday.
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6 Women Die Post Delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public Protest
The Karnataka Congress government is facing mounting pressure after the death of another woman post-delivery in the Ballari district. The death toll of new mothers who underwent cesarean surgery has reached six.
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Maharashtra Bus Accident Death Count Rises To 12, PM Modi Expresses Grief
The death toll from the bus accident in Gondia climbed to 12, including seven women, besides another 15 injured, some gravely, on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the tragedy.
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"You Get File Signed, I Will...": Atishi's Bus Marshal 'Deal' For BJP MLA
Reinstate bus marshals (a guard on a public bus to ensure safety of women passengers) and you can all but ensure victory for yourself in next year's Delhi Assembly election - Chief Minister Atishi's humorous 'offer' Friday to BJP MLA Vijender Gupta.
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"Step-Brothers": Eknath Shinde Slams Congress Scheme For Women
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says he is confident that the people will push the ruling alliance Mahayuthi to victory with a "thumping" majority in approval of their work over the last two-and-half years. The Congress's promises - the upgr
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Paramilitary Force CISF's 1st All Women Battalion To Secure Airports, Metros: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the soon-to-be-raised all-woman battalion of the CISF will shoulder the responsibility of protecting the nation's critical infrastructure.
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"Uterus Removal At 30": Japan Leader's Bizarre Proposal To Boost Birth Rate Sparks Backlash
The minister suggested banning women from marrying after 25 and undergoing forced hysterectomies at 30, as well as restricting women's access to university education from the age of 18.
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'Patriarchy Did Not Stop Indira Gandhi From Becoming PM': Nirmala Sitharaman
If patriarchy stopped women from achieving what they want in India, how come Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister, asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Viral Video Shows Sterilization In UP Labour Room, Strict Action Ordered
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak ordered immediate action after a video showing women's sterilization procedures being conducted in the labour room at Sitapur's Hargoan Community Health Center went viral on social media.
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Madhya Pradesh Raises Women's Quota In State Jobs From 33% To 35%
In an important decision, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday cleared a proposal to increase the reservation for women in state government services from the current 33 per cent to 35 per cent.
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Pressure From Women To Rethink Free Bus Ride Scheme: DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the government will hold discussions on the Shakthi scheme in view of many women preferring to pay for their tickets.
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Jind Top Cop Accused Of Sex Harassment, Women's Panel Wants Him Transferred
The Haryana State Commission for Women has written to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, urging him to transfer Jind police chief Sumit Kumar over allegations of sexual harassment
