WOMEN

Women empowerment must to make India a developed nation: President Murmu

AMN / BHOPAL President Droupadi Murmu today said that women empowerment was essential to make India self-reliant and developed nation. Addressing a conference of Women’s Self Help Groups here, the President stressed the need to create such an environment in which women feel free and fearless and can make full use of their potential. She … Continue reading Women empowerment must to make India a developed nation: President Murmu →

For the First time CRPF promotes 2 women officers to the rank of IG

Staff Reporter CRPF has promoted tow of its women officers to the rank of Inspector General for the first time. IG Seema Dhundiya will head the Bihar Sector of CRPF and IG Annie Abhram will head Rapid Action Force (RAF). There have been women Indian Police Service (IPS) officers heading CRPF formations and at present … Continue reading For the First time CRPF promotes 2 women officers to the rank of IG →

SC Forbids ‘Two Finger Test’ in Rape Cases, Terms It ‘Unscientific Invasive’

Procedure a violation of a woman’s dignity and privacy, rules bench of justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Hima Kohli while overturning Jharkhand High Court’s acquittal of a convict AMN / WEB DESK In a major ruling that could change the historical trajectory of understanding rape convictions in the country, the Supreme Court of India today prohibited … Continue reading SC Forbids ‘Two Finger Test’ in Rape Cases, Terms It ‘Unscientific Invasive’ →

Govt to create new possibilities for women entrepreneurs in village economy: PM

Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government is working continuously to create new possibilities for women entrepreneurs in the village economy. He said that it is the result of these efforts of the government that in today’s new India, from the Panchayat Bhawan to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the flag of women … Continue reading Govt to create new possibilities for women entrepreneurs in village economy: PM →

Sitaraman expresses need to widen the pool of woman directors

AMN Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitaraman said, like Engineers and Doctors India should provide more and more women for board level and leadership positions to the world. Smt. Sitaraman was addressing Women Director Conclave at Bombay Stock Exchange today. Citing studies, she said, many companies often prefer to appoint same woman as … Continue reading Sitaraman expresses need to widen the pool of woman directors →

Govt directs agencies to strictly follow guidelines on surrogate advertisements

Staff Reporter India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance with guidelines issued on surrogate advertisements The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has issued strict guidelines for the prevention of misleading advertisement and endorsement, especially in cases related to the surrogate or indirect … Continue reading Govt directs agencies to strictly follow guidelines on surrogate advertisements →

Women Participation in police increasing across India: Nityanand Rai

AMN / WEB DESK Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has said that the participation of women in police is increasing across the country and women are performing better in every field. Addressing the inaugural session of National Conference of Women Police (NCWP) at Raj Bhavan in Shimla, Mr. Rai said that the … Continue reading Women Participation in police increasing across India: Nityanand Rai →

Negative social interactions may cause higher risk of depression in women

HEALTH DESK A new study suggests that women experience depression differently than men, mainly due to negative social interactions. Although it is known that women experience depression more than men, women are still understudied in this field. Although treatments for depression exist, sometimes these treatments don’t work for many who use them. Furthermore, women experience … Continue reading Negative social interactions may cause higher risk of depression in women →

Captain Abhilasha Barak becomes first woman combat pilot in Army

AMN Captain Abhilasha Barak has become the first woman officer to join the Army Aviation Corps as a combat aviator after successful completion of training. She was awarded the coveted wings along with 36 other army pilots by the Director-General and Colonel Commandant of Army Aviation during a valedictory ceremony in Nashik yesterday. Abhilasha Barak … Continue reading Captain Abhilasha Barak becomes first woman combat pilot in Army →

Armed forces will see larger participation of women in coming years: Defence Minister

AMN / WEB DESK Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that armed forces will see a larger participation of women in the coming years due to the recent steps taken by the Government. Speaking at an event organised by FICCI Ladies Organisation, FLO in New Delhi today, the minister said that about two lakh women … Continue reading Armed forces will see larger participation of women in coming years: Defence Minister →