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Tarique Rahman Slams Jamaat-e-Islami Over Anti-Women Remarks Ahead of Bangladesh Elections

February 3, 2026 1:55 PM

Dhaka: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has sharply criticised Jamaat-e-Islami for alleged derogatory comments about women, warning that such rhetoric threatens women’s rights and safety as Bangladesh heads toward its February 12 elections. The remarks came after Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman, in a recent post on his social media platform X, claimed that women pushed out

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Rules Out Women as Party Leader, Cites Islamic Principles

February 2, 2026 12:52 PM

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami has stated that women cannot hold the party’s highest leadership position, citing adherence to Islamic principles. The party clarified that its constitution does not allow a female “ameer,” reinforcing its traditionalist stance on leadership roles. This comes as Bangladesh goes to the polls on February 12. Speaking to reporters at the Election

Sunetra Pawar Sworn In as Maharashtra’s First Woman Deputy Chief Minister After Husband’s Tragic Death

January 31, 2026 7:16 PM

Mumbai: Sunetra Pawar, wife of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, was sworn in on Saturday as the state’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister. Her appointment comes just days after Ajit Pawar’s tragic death in a plane crash, marking a historic and emotional moment in Maharashtra politics. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of

Bihar Government Seeks CBI Probe into Death of NEET Aspirant at Patna Women’s Hostel

January 31, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi: The Bihar government has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the death of a NEET aspirant at a women’s hostel in Patna, calling for a transparent and impartial investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the case. Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, took to his social media ‘X’ and

Maharashtra Set to Appoint Sunetra Pawar as First Woman Deputy Chief Minister

January 30, 2026 8:53 PM

Mumbai: Maharashtra is poised to appoint its first woman Deputy Chief Minister, as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has scheduled a legislature party meeting on Saturday at 2 pm to elect Sunetra Pawar as its new legislative party leader and Deputy Chief Minister. This comes days after the sudden and untimely death of former Deputy

Twinkle Khanna Credits Hormone Replacement Therapy for Easing Her Menopause Journey

January 27, 2026 2:15 AM

Mumbai: Author and columnist Twinkle Khanna has spoken candidly about her experience with menopause, revealing that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) played a key role in helping her manage symptoms and regain balance. She highlighted the importance of awareness and informed health choices for women navigating this life stage. Twinkle is the wife of Bollywood superstar

Telangana Woman Excise Constable Critically Injured After Smuggling Car Hits Her in Nizamabad

January 25, 2026 1:12 PM

Hyderabad: A woman constable of Telangana’s excise department remains in critical condition after being run over by a car linked to a ganja smuggling gang in Nizamabad district, authorities said on Sunday. Gajula Soumya has been shifted to Hyderabad and admitted to a hospital for advanced treatment, officials said. The 23-year-old was severely injured while

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Eknath Shinde Announces Hike in ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ Aid for Women

January 10, 2026 8:20 PM

Mumbai: Amid rising campaign momentum for Maharashtra’s Municipal Corporation elections, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday announced that the monthly assistance under the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ will be increased from the current Rs 1,500, assuring greater support for women beneficiaries. Addressing a rally, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasised that the welfare scheme

Women’s Rights Activist Condemns Alleged Assault of BJP Woman Worker in Hubballi

January 7, 2026 1:16 PM

Bengaluru: Women’s rights activist Brinda Adige on Wednesday called the alleged assault and stripping of a BJP woman worker by police in Hubballi, Karnataka, “absolutely unacceptable and atrocious,” drawing attention to the controversial incident. She said that it does not matter which political party the woman belongs to, as what is important is that she

Karnataka Police Deny BJP Woman Worker’s Assault Claims in Hubballi Voter Row

January 7, 2026 1:05 PM

Hubballi (Karnataka): Karnataka Police on Wednesday rejected claims by a female BJP worker that she was assaulted and stripped by officers during a dispute over the voter revision exercise in Hubballi, amid widespread public attention and circulating video footage. Responding to the assault and stripping of a BJP worker by male and female police personnel,

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Tarique Rahman Slams Jamaat-e-Islami Over Anti-Women Remarks Ahead of Bangladesh Elections

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Rules Out Women as Party Leader, Cites Islamic Principles

Sunetra Pawar Sworn In as Maharashtra’s First Woman Deputy Chief Minister After Husband’s Tragic Death

Bihar Government Seeks CBI Probe into Death of NEET Aspirant at Patna Women’s Hostel

Maharashtra Set to Appoint Sunetra Pawar as First Woman Deputy Chief Minister

Twinkle Khanna Credits Hormone Replacement Therapy for Easing Her Menopause Journey

Telangana Woman Excise Constable Critically Injured After Smuggling Car Hits Her in Nizamabad

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Eknath Shinde Announces Hike in ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ Aid for Women

Women’s Rights Activist Condemns Alleged Assault of BJP Woman Worker in Hubballi

Karnataka Police Deny BJP Woman Worker’s Assault Claims in Hubballi Voter Row

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