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CRPF Launches 10,000 km Cross-Country Women’s Bike Expedition Across 15 States & 2 UTs

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to launch a remarkable all-women cross-country bike rally spanning 10,000 km, traversing 15 states and two Union Territories. In collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, this cross-country bike expedition, led by the "Yashaswini" group of CRPF women bikers, aims...

Indian Women’s Squash Team Secures Bronze at 19th Asian Games

In a thrilling semifinal showdown at the 19th Asian Games, the Indian women's squash team, featuring Joshna Chinappa, Tanvi Khanna, and Anahat Singh, secured a well-deserved bronze medal despite a challenging defeat to Hong Kong, China, with a final score of 1-2. The early setback for India came as Tanvi...

Gujarat: Women Take Lead in PM Modi’s Convoy During Vadodara Roadshow

A large crowd of supporters, predominantly women, lined the streets and held up placards welcoming PM Modi as the open-topped vehicle bedecked with flowers, made its way. Significantly, a sizeable contingent of women-led PM Modi's convoy as it made its way past cheering and chanting locals. Earlier, on Wednesday, Prime...

Women MLAs to lead discussions in Maha Assembly

On the occasion of International Women's Day on Wednesday, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar has listed in the business schedule the calling attention motions sought to be moved by women MLAs from all parties. Getting People's Attention A motion is a procedure for bringing a minister's attention to a matter...

“Going to be a starting point for something massive”: Women cricketers after WPL auction

Women's cricketers around the world have expressed their excitement for the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, with India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur calling it a "game-changer" and batter Jemimah Rodrigues saying the national team will gain a lot of confidence and go to the next level after playing WPL. The auction...

Unending woes of Afghan women

Afghanistan's population has experienced innumerable challenges since the Taliban took control on August 15, 2021. The hardline Islamic regime's harsh tactics have resulted in food poverty, recurrent abuses against women, and mounting insecurity. Following the Taliban administration's recent order prohibiting female employees from working, four international aid organisations - Save...