women empowerment
Nitish Kumar Criticizes RJD Alliance: "Joined Due to Circumstances" While Highlighting Women's Empowerment Initiatives in Bihar
Oct 22, 2025 09:21 am CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has publicly distanced himself from his former RJD alliance, stating it was formed only due to circumstances while highlighting his government's achievements in women's empowerment. During an election rally in Muzaffarpur, Kumar criticized Lalu Prasad's record on women's issues and affirmed his permanent commitment to the NDA coalition while showcasing his administration's infrastructure and security improvements across Bihar.
Rivaba Jadeja: From Karni Sena Activist to Gujarat Cabinet Minister - Profile of Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's Wife
Oct 17, 2025 07:47 pm CST
Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, has been sworn in as Gujarat Cabinet Minister following her successful political journey from Karni Sena activist to BJP MLA. Learn about her background, education in Mechanical Engineering, founding of a women's welfare NGO, and her impressive electoral victory in Jamnagar North with over 50,000 vote margin during the 2022 Gujarat Assembly elections.
Women Voters: The Decisive Force Behind NDA's Electoral Success in Bihar
Oct 16, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Analysis reveals how women voters have become the cornerstone of NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar, with data showing the alliance wins 60.5% of seats in female-majority constituencies. As the 2025 elections approach, both BJP and JD(U) are strengthening their appeal to women through welfare schemes, reservations, and economic incentives, creating a new political identity that transcends traditional caste boundaries.
PM Modi Asks Bihar Women to Call Him 'Brother', Emphasizes Their Role in Upcoming Election Victory
Oct 15, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with BJP booth workers in Bihar, asking women to address him as 'brother' while emphasizing female voters' crucial role in the upcoming assembly elections. Modi predicted a "double Diwali" with NDA's victory on November 14, urged outreach about government schemes, and warned against returning to "jungle raj." Elections for Bihar's 243-member Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Supreme Court Justice Advocates for Girls' Right to Thrive Amidst Concerning Sex Ratio Statistics in India
Oct 12, 2025 09:36 am CST
Justice BV Nagarathna highlights critical challenges facing India's girl children, from birth discrimination to educational barriers, emphasizing that true gender equality requires girls to thrive rather than merely survive. The Supreme Court judge calls for comprehensive interventions addressing nutritional care, education access, and elimination of child marriage to create an enabling environment for girls across India.
PM Modi Celebrates Nari Shakti in Foreword to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's Autobiography
Sep 29, 2025 03:38 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written the foreword to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's autobiography "I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles," highlighting their strong personal friendship and shared values. Modi connects Meloni's leadership journey with the Indian concept of Nari Shakti (feminine power), praising her courage and commitment to preserving cultural heritage while engaging globally. Their relationship has strengthened India-Italy ties across multiple sectors, with Modi describing the autobiography as Meloni's "Mann Ki Baat" to the world.
Bihar's Women Voters: The Decisive Force in Assembly Elections Between NDA's Cash Transfers and Opposition's Land Rights
Sep 27, 2025 11:52 pm CST
In Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections, women voters have become the central focus of competing political strategies. While the NDA alliance led by PM Modi and Nitish Kumar offers immediate financial empowerment through the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana with Rs 10,000 cash transfers to 75 lakh women, Priyanka Gandhi and the opposition Mahagathbandhan propose structural change through land ownership rights. This electoral battle highlights differing philosophies of women's empowerment in a traditionally patriarchal state, where female voters increasingly hold the key to political power.
Tamil Nadu Minister Highlights Economic Disparity and Women's Empowerment Gap Between North and South India
Sep 26, 2025 11:58 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa claims Uttar Pradesh depends on Tamil Nadu's tax contributions while highlighting the southern state's superior economic growth rate of 11.19% compared to the national average. He also emphasizes Tamil Nadu's progressive stance on women's education and employment, noting that 43% of women factory workers in India's organized sector come from Tamil Nadu, reflecting century-long social reforms driven by the Dravidian movement.
BJP vs Congress: Battle for Women Voters in Bihar Elections with Competing Women Empowerment Schemes
Sep 26, 2025 06:55 pm CST
As Bihar assembly elections approach, Prime Minister Modi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have unveiled rival women empowerment initiatives to capture female voters. Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, transferring Rs 10,000 to 75 lakh women, while Gandhi promised land ownership rights to women from landless families, highlighting a fierce political competition for a crucial voting demographic.
Haryana Launches Rs 5,000 Crore Lado Lakshmi Yojana: Monthly Financial Aid for 20 Lakh Women
Sep 26, 2025 05:28 pm CST
Haryana's government has introduced the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, providing Rs 2,100 monthly payments to approximately 20 lakh eligible women aged 23-60 years from low-income families. With a Rs 5,000 crore annual budget, this digital-first initiative features mobile application registration and aims to strengthen women's economic independence across the state.