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The path to 'Viksit Bharat' goes through getting more women into paid work
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The report titled "The Missing Half: Women and India's Growth Challenge" argues that to sustain a growth of around 7 per cent over 25 years, necessary for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2050, overall worker participation in paid work must rise from about 47 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. This can only
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Israel Envoy extends Women's day wishes
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Azar said in a post on X, "Israeli women resilient both in our homes and in our defence forces."
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Only 18% of young women in India in paid work vs 79% of young men: Report
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Only 18 per cent of young women in India aged 20-29 are in paid employment compared to nearly 79 per cent of young men, despite achieving near gender parity in higher education. A new white paper by the Centre for Finance & Economics Research (CFER) at Great Lakes Institute of Management rev
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Gender parity in entrepreneurship key to democratising AI, says BRICS CCI
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Achieving gender parity through innovation and entrepreneurship has been identified as a critical driver for the democratisation of artificial intelligence. At a global panel convened by BRICS CCI WE during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, leaders argued that AI cannot be truly accessible or
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BRICS becoming global umbrella for Eurasia, Africa, Latin America: Russian
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described BRICS as an expanding global platform reflecting shifts in economic and political power. He highlighted its GDP strength, broader reach across regions, and cooperation initiatives such as the Northern Sea Route and the International North-Sout
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India-US deal to boost Indian rice exports, restores competitiveness parit
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian US announced trade deal restores parity for Indian rice exports with key competing origins such as Thailand and Pakistan, giving a clear edge to Indian exporters in the US market, stated Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) reacting positively to deal.
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Investing in women's employment key to resilient, inclusive economy: WEF's
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Investing in women's employment is the most efficient way of achieving a resilient, inclusive and future-proof economy, argues Ebru Ozdemir, Chairperson of the Board, Limak Holding, and Chair of World Economic Forum Engineering and Construction Industry Group.
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Notice to Amartya Sen issued over "logical discrepancy": CEO West Bengal
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Chief Electoral Office of West Bengal said that the notice for Amartya Sen was generated "in parity with the other discrepancy cases".
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India's safeguard duties lift steel import parity, domestic demand key for
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's extension of safeguard duties on select steel products will set a pricing floor for imports, but its effectiveness in supporting higher prices ultimately hinges on a recovery in domestic demand, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.
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Russia seeks diplomatic solutions as long as hope exists: Putin
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"Russia has been seeking diplomatic resolutions to contradictions and conflicts as long as there is the slimmest hope of success. Those who convinced themselves that Russia can be spoken to in the language of force are fully responsible for those missed opportunities," Putin said.
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Putin firm on Russia not joining G7, says relationship with European count
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In interviews with Aaj Tak and India Today, Putin replied with a simple "no" when asked whether Russia was considering joining the same. He said that he stopped attending G8 meetings, after which the group reverted to the G7.
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"There's always a pay parity...in any field": Madhuri Dixit on issue of pa
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit addressed the issue of pay disparity in the film industry, noting that the challenge extends beyond movies and is prevalent across professions. She emphasised that the fight for fair compensation is ongoing and that the struggle for equal pay continues to be a s
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