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Kerala’s Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women, Transgender Persons Sees Strong Start: Minister

July 17, 2026 11:24 AM

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John has hailed the initial success of the Priyadarshini scheme, which offers free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC ordinary bus services, citing an encouraging public response since its launch. John said on Thursday that the scheme has led to a significant increase in the number of passengers

Book Review: Why Women’s Agency Is Central To Human Progress

July 14, 2026 11:17 AM

New Delhi: The feminine is more than a social construct or a religious symbol—it is a foundational force of creation, embodying nurturing, resilience, and continuity of life. Yet, despite its central role, patriarchal structures have historically denied women equal status and agency. The discussion explores the contrast between the reverence accorded to the feminine in

India Cricket Fraternity Hails Historic Women’s Test Win At Lord’s Over England

July 13, 2026 10:16 PM

New Delhi: India’s cricketing community celebrated the women’s team’s landmark Test victory at Lord’s Cricket Ground after Harmanpreet Kaur’s side defeated England by 270 runs in the first-ever women’s Test at the iconic venue. Former captain Ajinkya Rahane, ex-all-rounder Irfan Pathan and former women’s captain Mithali Raj were among those who praised the team’s commanding

Former TCS Employee Nida Khan Gets Bail; Court Cites Childbirth in Jail, Refers to Lord Krishna

July 10, 2026 10:22 AM

New Delhi: A Nashik court granted bail to former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee Nida Khan in alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion cases, observing that no woman should have to give birth in prison and drawing a comparison with the birth of Lord Krishna. Khan, who is around five months pregnant, was arrested on

Civil Services Aspirant Alleges Three-Year Sexual Assault by Relative After Fake Temple Marriage

July 3, 2026 3:39 PM

Gwalior: A 21-year-old civil services aspirant has accused a relative of sexually assaulting her over nearly three years, alleging he staged a fake temple marriage to gain her trust, police said on Thursday. The woman, a native of Bhander in Datia district, had been living in a rented room in Gwalior’s Amkho locality since 2023

West Bengal Woman Abandoned As Husband, In-Laws Refuse To Take Her Back After Mental Struggles

July 2, 2026 12:30 PM

Kolkata: Amateur Radio Operators (HAM) are facing challenges in reuniting a mentally challenged woman from West Bengal with her family after successfully tracing her to Mumbai. The woman, mother of a 20-year-old son and a 16-year-old daughter, allegedly lost her mental balance after facing torture from her husband, relatives said. Thereafter, she started straying from

Maternal Health Alert: Eight Women Fall Ill After Caesarean Deliveries At Paota District Hospital, Two In ICU

June 22, 2026 2:25 PM

Jaipur: Eight women have reportedly fallen ill following caesarean deliveries at a district hospital in Paota, with two patients admitted to the ICU, amid rising concerns over maternal health complications in the region. On June 20, eight pregnant women underwent caesarean sections at the hospital. Subsequently, their health deteriorated. Two women are in critical condition

Kerala Launches Free Bus Travel for Women as CM Satheesan Rolls Out UDF Poll Promise

June 15, 2026 11:06 AM

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the state’s free bus travel scheme for women on Monday, fulfilling a major Congress-led UDF manifesto commitment aimed at improving mobility and financial empowerment. The launch event at Thampanoor Central Bus Terminal drew a large crowd, with senior ministers, top officials, and transport department leadership in attendance. The

From Kota to Bikaner What Is Behind Rajasthan’s Twin Hospital Crises, Authorities Yet to Find Answers

June 14, 2026 10:06 AM

Jaipur: More than a month after five women died following pregnancy-related surgeries in Kota, Rajasthan, is grappling with another health crisis in Bikaner involving acute kidney injury, multi-organ failure, and blindness among new mothers, with investigators still searching for answers. The questions have a mystery for investigators, doctors and policymakers alike. In Kota, five women

Supreme Court Calls Homemakers ‘Nation Builders’, Orders Separate Compensation in Accident Death Cases

June 11, 2026 5:51 PM

New Delhi: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court recognised the immense economic and social value of unpaid domestic work, calling homemakers “nation builders” and directing tribunals to award a separate compensation component for the “loss of domestic care” in motor accident cases involving their death. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar

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Kerala’s Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women, Transgender Persons Sees Strong Start: Minister

Book Review: Why Women’s Agency Is Central To Human Progress

India Cricket Fraternity Hails Historic Women’s Test Win At Lord’s Over England

Former TCS Employee Nida Khan Gets Bail; Court Cites Childbirth in Jail, Refers to Lord Krishna

Civil Services Aspirant Alleges Three-Year Sexual Assault by Relative After Fake Temple Marriage

West Bengal Woman Abandoned As Husband, In-Laws Refuse To Take Her Back After Mental Struggles

Maternal Health Alert: Eight Women Fall Ill After Caesarean Deliveries At Paota District Hospital, Two In ICU

Kerala Launches Free Bus Travel for Women as CM Satheesan Rolls Out UDF Poll Promise

From Kota to Bikaner What Is Behind Rajasthan’s Twin Hospital Crises, Authorities Yet to Find Answers

Supreme Court Calls Homemakers ‘Nation Builders’, Orders Separate Compensation in Accident Death Cases

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