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Govt Extends Maternity Benefits to Women with Surrogacy-Born Children
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New Delhi, 24th June. The Central Government has revised the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, to grant maternity benefits to women government employees who have children through surrogacy. The amendments,…
Tajikistan Enforces Hijab Ban with Severe Penalties to Curb Islamic Influence
Paromita Das
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 24 June. Tajikistan, a country of around 9 million people, has a rich Islamic heritage, with over 90% of its population identifying as Muslim. Despite this, the government has maintained a secular…
Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship: Kalpana Chaudhari’s Inspiring Journey
GG News Bureau
Tiroda, 22nd June. Kalpana Chaudhari, once a common resident of Maharashtra's Gondia district, has become a celebrated figure today, thanks to her flourishing business venture in lac bangles. Her entrepreneurial success is…
74 Women Elected to Lok Sabha, West Bengal Leads with 11 Female MPs
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 6th June. The recently concluded Lok Sabha elections saw a total of 74 women emerging victorious, marking a slight dip from the 78 elected in 2019. Among these women MPs, West Bengal led the tally with 11 female…
Women Shine in Indian Politics: Victories of Leading Female Candidates in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 5th June. In the recently concluded general elections, women candidates across various political parties showcased their strength by securing victories in their respective constituencies, contributing to the…
Each Year, Over a Thousand Christian, Sikh, and Hindu Girls Convert to Islam in Pakistan
Paromita Das
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 31st May. Pakistan ranks in the top three nations in the world if it is true that being a minority in any nation might be illegal. Targets of the false narrative that "Islam is in danger" include…
Supreme Court Directs AIIMS to Assess 25-Week Pregnancy for Termination
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New Delhi, 22nd May. The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to form a medical board to evaluate the physical condition of a woman and her 25-week foetus. The woman, citing…
Breaking Barriers: Women Shine at IndiaSkills 2024
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 18th May. The IndiaSkills Competition 2024, being held from May 15 to 19 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, has seen a groundbreaking increase in the participation of women in traditionally male-dominated trades. Female…
SC Calls for Legislative Review to Prevent Misuse of ‘Cruelty Against Women’ Clauses
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New Delhi, 4th May. The Supreme Court of India, on Friday, issued a directive urging the Central Government to consider amendments to sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to prevent the misuse of provisions…
IMWA Awards 2024 Dedicated to Women Empowerment
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 22nd April. The Indian Media Welfare Association (IMWA), always active for the welfare of journalists, organized an event this year with a focus on women empowerment! In the 11th IMWA Awards, women luminaries who…