International Women’s Day
- India
RG Kar case: Mother of murdered doctor seeks meeting with PM Modi for justice
Kolkata: Mother of the RG Kar hospital medic who was raped and murdered on Saturday said she and her husband would like to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for…
- Afghanistan
Rights of Afghan women & girls in focus as world celebrates International Women’s Day
Kabul: As the world celebrates the International Women’s Day under the theme of ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment’, international organisations on Saturday emphasised the need to support Afghan women…
- Hyderabad
Telangana CM inaugurates Chakali Ilamma University on Women’s Day
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy laid the foundation-stone for the Chakali Ilamma University in Hyderabad on Saturday, March 8. The university’s infrastructure development is being carried out at a cost of…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad police hosts ‘Run for Action’ on International Women’s Day
Hyderabad: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Hyderabad city police organised ‘Run for Action-2025’ on Saturday, March 8, a 5K and 2K run with around 5,000 participants near the People’s…
- India
Women are backbone of our society: LoP Rahul Gandhi on International Women’s Day
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended his wishes to women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, acknowledging their vital role in shaping society. Taking…
- Hyderabad
Traffic adviory issued in view of Indira Mahila Shakthi event
Hyderabad: In connection with the Indira Mahila Shakthi event, celebrating International Women’s Day, the Hyderabad police on Friday, March 7, have announced a traffic advisory to manage expected congestion. The event is…
- Featured News
International Women’s Day: Man in Bihar educates 7 daughters, all serving the nation
Patna: At a time when daughters are still considered a burden in many parts of the country, Rajkumar Singh alias Kamal Singh of Bihar has set a shining example of resilience and…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad police to host 2K, 5K run for Women’s Day
Hyderabad: As part of the preparations for International Women’s Day, Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand announced the 2K, 5K run event on March 8. The event, themed ‘Run for Action’, will feature…
- Andhra Pradesh
TDP-JSP promises scheme to help women pursue professional courses
Amaravati: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party (JSP), on International Women’s Day, promised that if voted to power, they will implement the ‘Kalalaku Rekkalu’ scheme aimed at opening avenues…
- News
International Women’s Day: Celebrating the triumph of Muslim women
Hyderabad: The Western narrative may paint them with broad strokes of misconception and stereotype. It may use words like “oppressed,” “submissive,” “veiled,” “uneducated,” and “deprived of rights” to define Muslim women. But…
- Middle East
240 Palestinian women arrested by Israeli forces since Oct 7
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have arrested 240 Palestinian women in the West Bank and the territories occupied in 1948 since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, 2023. On the…
- Bollywood
Arbaaz Khan’s son Arhaan distributes Biryani on Women’s Day
Mumbai: In a touching celebration of International Women’s Day, Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora’s son, Arhaan Khan, took a thoughtful initiative by distributing biryani to women. A heartwarming video of the star…
- Telangana
Telangana CM greets people on Shivaratri, International Women’s Day
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of International Women’s Day and Maha Shivaratri. An official release issued by the CMO said…
- Opinions
As world celebrates Int’l Women’s Day, female feticide remains a cause of concern in India
Mumbai: Despite stringent measures by the health authorities, over 6.30 crore (63 million) girls are “missing” from the Indian population since Census 2011 owing to female feticide and infanticides, sparking concerns on…
- Pakistan
Video of Pakistani dad schooling reporter on ‘purpose’ of Aurat march goes viral
The Aurat March is an annual event held by women across Pakistan on International Women’s Day to express their concerns and celebrate womanhood. A video of a Pakistani father educating a reporter…
