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UN Women warns of urgent aid for Afghan women, girls returning from Iran a
Updated : 11 months ago IST
UN Women has warned that Afghan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan face urgent humanitarian needs, including shelter, healthcare, and education. Khaama Press reported that aid cuts are worsening poverty, violence, and restrictions, with officials calling for greater internation
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"Not just a protective thread but a symbol of India's cultural unity": Utt
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his wishes to the people of the state on the festival of Raksha Bandhan on Saturday. He urged them to pledge to honour and protect women on the occasion.
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YSRCP demands unconditional free bus travel for women, cancellation of lic
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Tirupati Mayor Dr. Shireesha, speaking at the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) office on Friday, issued a stern demand to the coalition government to implement the promised free bus travel scheme for women without restrictions, including in AC buses, and to cancel licenses for l
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Free bus travel for women and children in Haryana on Raksha Bandhan: Gener
Updated : 11 months ago IST
On the free travel for women in Haryana buses amid the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival, General Manager of State Transport Rahul Jain on Friday said that the special arrangements have been made at the three bus stands, and officers have been assigned to ensure smooth operations.
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Over 4.05 cr beneficiaries provided maternity benefits under Pradhan Mantr
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), maternity benefits have been provided to more than 4.05 crore beneficiaries since the inception of the scheme on January 1 2017, to July 31 2025.
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U19 Asian Boxing Championships: Ten Indian boxers book final berth
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Women boxers Nisha (54kg), Muskan (57kg), Vini (60kg), Nisha (65kg), Aarti Kumari (75kg), Parchi Tokas (80+kg) along with Mausam Suhag (65kg), Rahul Kundu (75kg) and Hemant Sangwan (90kg) in the men's event have reached the final. Kritika (80kg) has a direct entry in the final, as per a pres
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Special Development Packages for Assam, Tripura will ensure new opportunit
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the cabinet's decision to approve four new components under the existing Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura with a total outlay of Rs 4,250 crore will boost development in the region and ensur
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Face capturing, e-KYC completed for 75.12 per cent of eligible beneficiari
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Under the 15th Finance Commission, various components like Anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyaan and Scheme for Adolescent girls (of 14-18 years in Aspirational Districts and North-Eastern region) have been subsumed under the umbrella Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (Mission Poshan
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Canada Super 60 to illuminate BC Place in Vancouver from October 8
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The tournament will showcase men's and women's competition as part of its debut season, making it one of the most inclusive and ambitious cricket initiatives in Canadian history
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Raksha Bandhan: Uttarakhand CM announces free travel facilities for women
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The CM also extended greetings on Raksha Bandhan and stated that the festival was a symbol of mutual affection, trust, further stating that the festival was associated to rich, cultural traditions and had a historical significance.
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Indian quartet Diksha, Pranavi, Aditi, Avani set for PIF London 2025
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The PIF London Championship will witness a strong Indian presence with the participation of Diksha Dagar, Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok, and Avani Prashanth. The 1.5 USD million event holds special significance for Diksha Dagar, who was part of the winning team at the 2021 Aramco Team Series in L
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Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma distributes motorised tricycles to specially
Updated : 11 months ago IST
According to an official statement, the specially abled women also tied a rakhi to the CM, ahead of Rakshabandhan celebrations on August 8. "The protective shield of disabled sisters is a blessing for me," CM Sharma said.
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