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NCWs Shakti Samvad Program Strengthens Coordination Among Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day ‘Shakti Samvad’ program in Srinagar over the weekend, attended by chairpersons, members, and secretaries of state women’s commissions. The initiative aimed to enhance coordination among the commissions for women’s empowerment. Representatives from 20 states participated, focusing on strengthening institutional coordination, enhancing capacity building, […]

NCWs Shakti Samvad Strengthens Coordination Among State Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day event titled ‘Shakti Samvad’ in Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing together chairpersons, members, and member secretaries of state women commissions from over 20 states. The aim of the event was to enhance institutional coordination, promote capacity building, and encourage dialogue on women’s welfare […]

Imam, 54, who claimed ‘jinn powers’ jailed for life over abuse crimes against women and girls

London Imam, 54, jailed for life over abuse crimes against women and girls / Image: File A former East London imam who used claims of “supernatural powers” to manipulate and sexually abuse women and children has been jailed for life in one of the UK’s most disturbing abuse cases in recent years.Abdul Halim Khan, 54, […]

New Bill Aims to Empower Women Economically in South Asia

Washington, May 13: U.S. Congress member Julie Johnson has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening women’s economic security in South and Central Asia. This legislation directly links the initiative to broader U.S. foreign policy goals and regional stability. The proposed bill, named the ‘EMPOWER Act,’ seeks to establish U.S. policy to promote women’s economic security […]

JK Rowling slams Starmer over Harriet Harman’s women adviser role, cites past remarks on trans women

Harry Potter author JK Rowling Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he appointed veteran Labour leader Harriet Harman as Downing Street’s adviser on women and girls, citing Harman’s past statements on trans women as part of a broader clash over gender identity politics in Britain.The appointment has reopened […]

World’s most unsafe countries for women: Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria ranked lowest in global women safety index | World News

Safety for women is often perceived as deeply divided, almost as if it exists in two different worlds at the same time. On the one hand, there are places where everyday life moves relatively peacefully. On the other hand, there are regions shaped by war, instability, and deep-rooted social challenges. Countries ranked among the most […]

Divya Dutta Highlights Impact of Chiraiya on Women

Mumbai, May 9: Actress Divya Dutta is currently receiving acclaim for her role in the web series ‘Chiraiya.’ Directed by Shashant Shah, this six-episode series addresses serious social issues such as marital rape and domestic abuse. Since its streaming on Jio Hotstar, the series has garnered praise for its compelling narrative, with all the cast […]

Australian Federal Police Terrorism Charges: Australia arrests 3 women returning from Syria over alleged IS links, slavery offences

File photo: Unidentified women move through the camp holding family members of suspected Islamic State militants in the Roj Camp in eastern Syria Australian authorities on Thursday arrested three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group after they returned from Syria with their children, with police preparing slavery and terrorism-related charges against them.According […]

Women Reservation Bill Fails in Lok Sabha, Major Setback for Modi Government | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): The proposed constitutional amendment for women’s reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha after falling short of the required two-thirds majority during voting held on Friday evening. The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, with a total of 528 Members of Parliament […]

American YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed in South Korea for kissing ‘comfort women’ statue

Seoul court sentences US YouTuber Johnny Somali to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts. American YouTuber Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in prison for his 2024 act of public nuisance when he filmed himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves. South Korean authorities indicted Somali, whose real name is […]