WOMEN

Govt allows induction of women into National Defence Academy

AMNThe Central government today informed the Supreme Court that it has taken decision to allow induction of women into National Defence Academy (NDA). The Government said the decision was taken in consultation with Armed Forces. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati informed the Apex Court of the decision. The Court proceeded to record the same and … Continue reading Govt allows induction of women into National Defence Academy →

India reaffirms commitment towards addressing gender & women centric issues at G20 Conference

AMN / NEW DELHI Minister of Women & Child Development Smriti Irani has reaffirmed India’s commitment towards addressing gender and women centric issues through mutual cooperation. She conveyed India’s solidarity with G20 for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment amongst partner countries. She was addressing the First ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment which … Continue reading India reaffirms commitment towards addressing gender & women centric issues at G20 Conference →

147 ADDITIONAL INDIAN ARMY WOMEN OFFICERS GRANTED PERMANENT COMMISSION

WEB DESK Consequent to the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in Indian Army, a Special Number 5 Selection Board for screening Women Officers for grant of PC was constituted in September 2020 and results were declared in November 2020. Further, in March 2021, the Supreme … Continue reading 147 ADDITIONAL INDIAN ARMY WOMEN OFFICERS GRANTED PERMANENT COMMISSION →

FM hosts Tea party for women Ministers

AMN / NEW DELHI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hosted women members of the Union Council of Ministers, at high-tea at her residence in New Delhi. Union Ministers Smriti Irani, Meenakshi Lekhi, Anupriya Patel, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Renuka Singh and others attended the event. In the recent expansion, the number of women Ministers in … Continue reading FM hosts Tea party for women Ministers →

Women are vital part of development of UAE: Dr Al Banna

By Andalib Akhter The status of women in the UAE has been flourishing with the passage of time and now they are vital part of society and actively contributing to the growth and development of the country, said UAE ambassador to India Dr Ahmed Al Banna. Interacting in a virtual program organised by the women’s … Continue reading Women are vital part of development of UAE: Dr Al Banna →

Former sex workers share their stories at an event to celebrate Women’s Week

AMN / Thane Several former sex workers, who were forced into sex trade but have now managed to break free and work towards a free life of their choice shared their stories at an event “Ek Meri Bhi Kahani” here. The event was organised by an NGO Shree Sai Seva Sanstha in Bhiwandi to Observe … Continue reading Former sex workers share their stories at an event to celebrate Women’s Week →

Prez, VP, PM greet women on International Women’s Day

WEB DESK President Ram Nath Kovind has called upon everyone to dedicate the occasion of International Women’s Day to the honour, safety and empowerment of women and resolve that we will support them in changing every tradition and policy that hinders their progress. In his message on the International Women’s Day, Mr Kovind said, Women … Continue reading Prez, VP, PM greet women on International Women’s Day →

Indian-origin Preeti Sinha to lead UN Capital Development Fund

WEB DESK The UN Capital Development Fund has appointed Indian-origin investment and development banker Preeti Sinha as its Executive Secretary, whose focus will be on providing micro-finance assistance to women, youth, small and medium-sized enterprises in under-served communities. Sinha commenced her tenure as UNCDF Executive Secretary, the highest leadership rank in the institution, on Monday. … Continue reading Indian-origin Preeti Sinha to lead UN Capital Development Fund →

National Girl Child Day being observed

AMN / WEB DESK The National Girl Child Day is being observed today. The day is observed for focusing attention on ensuring equal opportunities to the girl child. Government has given a lot of emphasis on the issue of girl child’s education of and declining Child Sex Ratio. In January 2015, Narendra Modi government had … Continue reading National Girl Child Day being observed →

Sanskrit scholar Dr. Jahan Ara to share her ‘Sanskrit journey’ on All India Radio

Staff Reporter / NEW DELHI Young and dynamic Sanskrit scholar Dr. Jahan Ara will share her Sanskrit journey with the audience in an interview dialogue sequence at weekly magazine ‘Sanskrit Saptahiki’ on All India Radio (AIR) on Saturday December 20. All India Radio’s weekly magazine ‘Sanskrit Saptahiki’ will complete 25 episodes of its telecast on … Continue reading Sanskrit scholar Dr. Jahan Ara to share her ‘Sanskrit journey’ on All India Radio →