WOMEN DRIVERS
Trump puts murdered women and girls center stage in anti-immigration drive
A narrative unfolds regarding immigration policies, criminal cases, and political strategies, emphasizing the impact on border security and public sentiment towards immigrants in the U.S.
Apple supplier Foxconn rejects married women from India iPhone jobs
A former human-resources executive at Foxconn India said the company's executives verbally convey the recruitment rules to its Indian hiring agencies, which Foxconn tasks with scouting for candidates, bringing them in for interviews and employing them.
Noida PG mates 'all-girls-trip' to hills turns into tragic accident: Six dead as tempo plunges into gorge in Rudraprayag
The tragic accident has left families devastated. Smriti Sharma's family traveled to Uttarakhand to retrieve her body, her mother expressing profound grief and regret. "At this age… I have to take my child’s body to Haridwar. What sin have I committed to have to see this? I want to hold my daughter once again," she said.
500 serial killers being tracked by the FBI; What is common between them and why is this a serious issue?
The FBI is pursuing serial killers who are truck drivers and who have been accused of committing serial murders, often in a brutal manner. The process is slow but yielding results.
Women Vande Bharat loco pilots at PM Modi's oath taking: Who are Aiswarya S Menon and Surekha Yadav?
As the new government gets ready to take office on June 9, labourers who worked on the Central Vista Project, transgender people, and sanitation workers will be among the special guests. Railway workers on Metro and Vande Bharat trains have also been invited to attend PM Narendra Modi's third oath taking ceremony. The Rashtrapati Bhavan will host the oath-taking ceremony on Sunday night. Aishwarya S.Menon and Surekha Yadav, loco pilots of the Vande Bharat Express are among the invitees.
Raveena Tandon addresses road rage scandal, advises fans to install dashcams
The ‘KGF’ star took to Instagram to advise her followers to ensure their actions are recorded whenever possible. "Thank you for the overwhelming love, belief, and support! Moral of the story? Get dash cams and CCTVs now!" she wrote jubilantly in her Instagram Story.
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So, what’s on UP’s mind?
Modi hasn’t lost much ground. Yogi’s impact is visible. What’s new is murmurs for a ‘stronger opposition’, as INDIA makes its presence felt. Nine observations and a short story from the fields of east and west UP
Raveena Tandon was not drunk, complaint filed against ‘Mohra’ actress of reckless driving was false, says police
Mumbai Police announced on Sunday that actor Raveena Tandon was falsely accused of drunk driving, reckless conduct, and assault at the Khar Police station. Subsequently, the 'Shool' star shared a screenshot from 'Viral Bhayani' on 'X', revealing that the complainant had submitted a misleading report. Upon scrutinizing the CCTV footage, it was established that her car had not been involved in any collision, and she was not intoxicated.
Moving car catches fire in Thane, 11 escape unharmed
A multi-purpose utility vehicle (MUV) carrying eleven individuals, including five children, caught fire in Thane, Maharashtra. The driver noticed the fire while and managed to bring the vehicle to a stop. All occupants escaped unharmed before the vehicle was engulfed in flames near Viviana Mall on the Eastern Expressway. Firefighters extinguished the fire within half an hour, but the MUV was destroyed.
Initiatives on track to increase women’s participation across levels, say 54% Indian employers – much above global average of 46%
Internal leadership development programmes, followed by flexible working policies, most effective in helping retain and secure diverse talent, finds ManpowerGroup Diversity Outlook Survey
From Delhi slums to the Rajya Sabha: The story of Swati Maliwal
Maliwal, a firebrand leader, created a flutter today by alleging that a member of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal staff misbehaved with her at the CM's residence during a meeting. Police officials said she went to the Civil Lines police station and also made calls to the PCR van but did not lodge a formal complaint, PTI reported.
Wanted: More women in taxi, logistics lane
Taxi and logistics companies, traditionally reliant on male drivers, are increasingly hiring women to drive cars and commercial vehicles or deliver ecommerce orders on two-wheelers. Female driver demand is rising faster than for males but there's a shortage.
Karnataka sex tapes: Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar trade charges as JDS workers hold protests
JDS supporters held demonstrations in Hassan, urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to remove Deputy CM DK Shivakumar from the Cabinet over allegations of involvement in distributing pen drives containing explicit videos. They called for the case to be transferred to the CBI for an unbiased investigation.
'25,000 pen drives distributed': Kumaraswamy sees plot in sex abuse allegations against Prajwal
Kumaraswamy accuses Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar of conspiracy involving 25,000 pen drives with videos of women sexually abused by Prajwal Revanna distributed before polls. Allegations against Revanna, demand for arrests, and probe complications highlighted.
High-powered committee to implement breaks for food, nature's call for train drivers
The Ministry of Labour has constituted a high-powered committee to work out the modalities "to provide defined time intervals for food and attending calls of the nature while on duty for the Loco Running Staff of the Indian Railway". The initiative is in line with the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Hours of Work (Industry) Convention, 1919, which has been ratified by India.
Prajwal Revanna's driver and BJP leader trade charges over leaked videos
Accusations flew between former car driver Karthik and BJP leader G Devaraje Gowda regarding the leaked alleged sleaze videos of JD(S) Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, causing embarrassment for the regional party. JD(S) suspended Revanna over the issue, and a Karnataka SIT is investigating multiple sexual harassment allegations against him.
Deadly crash in US kills three women; victims reportedly from India
The accident occurred on Friday at noon on the Staunton Bridge Road along Interstate 85 near Lakeside Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, Fox Carolina reported. The women, who were reportedly Indians, were travelling in the SUV speeding in the northbound lanes of Interstate 85, Chief Deputy Coroner Mike Ellis from the Greenville County Coroner's Office said.
Aid group says Israeli strike kills 7 of its workers in Gaza, including foreigners
Footage showed the bodies of the dead at a hospital in the central Gaza town of Deir al-Balah. Several of them wore protective gear with the charity's logo. Those killed include three from Britain, one from Australia, one from Poland, and a U.S. and Canadian dual citizen, according to hospital records.
LTIMindtree to work on enhancing women's employment in Saudi Arabia
The JV aims to create a next-generation digital and IT services company in Saudi Arabia to provide technology services for the rapid digitisation of the Saudi market and build a local talent pool over a period of time.
Nita M. Ambani commends WPL's role in women's cricket, says it is an 'example for girls in all kinds of sports'
Nita M. Ambani, owner of the Mumbai Indians team, lauded the Women's Premier League (WPL) as a pivotal platform for nurturing female athletes across India. Emphasizing its significance beyond cricket, she highlighted the league's role in inspiring girls in various sports disciplines. Ambani commended standout players like Sajeevan Sajana and credited the team's unity and support staff for Mumbai Indians' success.
Study reveals dire health risks for pregnant women in India amid climate change
A recent government-backed study in India highlights the escalating health risks faced by pregnant women due to climate change. Rising temperatures are projected to increase the incidence of preterm delivery, gestational hypertension, and pre-eclampsia among pregnant women. The study underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate these effects, including gender-sensitive measures in State Action Plans for Climate Change and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.
Lot more women take the driver's seat in SUVs now
The share of women SUV buyers has climbed 4.5 times from five years ago amid a growing preference for vehicles with high ground clearance and higher seating. Sales jumped from only 29,000 units in 2018 to 125,000 units in 2023, data from industry sources showed.
As a millennial woman, shore up your finances this Women’s Day
Your choices shape the path ahead – whether it’s straight or curvy, flat or bumpy – and the speed limit you must drive under.
Post Covid, India one of the main drivers of narrowing gender gap in labour force participation: Moody's
Olia Kuranova of Moody's discusses the impact of narrowing the gender labour force participation gap, estimating $1.5 trillion added to the global economy. India has made impressive progress, but traditional gender roles and lack of supportive policies contribute to a significant gender gap. Change in global attitudes towards remote work and hybrid arrangements has created opportunities for women in particular.
Who is Sheikh Shahjahan, arrested in Sandeshkhali case? The Trinamool leader's journey from a driver to a strongman
Amid tension in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, authorities arrested TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan on charges of sexual assault and land appropriation. He had evaded capture for over a month but was arrested in Minakhan. Protests have been ongoing in the area as women seek justice for alleged abuses.
Sajana Sajeevan: From paddy field cricket to overnight star for Mumbai Indians
Sajana's act of ultimate cricketing fantasy that turned her into an overnight protagonist had its genesis in humble surroundings of Mananthavady, a village in Wayanad, Kerala. Sajeevan, an autorickshaw driver in the village, and Sharada, panchayat councillor and accountant, had more daily worries, including loans, to address when Sajana began to take some interest in cricket.
Sheikh Shahjahan: From trekker driver to TMC strongman, the man at the center of Sandeshkhali row
Unrest in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal becomes a political row. Mamata Banerjee blames saffron camp, BJP, and TMC. NCW implicates police and TMC. Sheikh Shahjahan, influential TMC leader, accused of crimes but popular for his contributions and support among villagers.
Snap-E Cabs initiates women driver induction process
The company is set to train and engage the first batch with 30 women drivers and 50-60 in the next two batches, taking the overall count to about 100 in the next few months.
Railway Board examining demand for giving one-time option to women drivers, track maintainers to change job category
The Railway Board is considering a request from the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) to allow women track maintainers and running staff to change their job category due to harsh working conditions. The board has asked railway zones to provide data on the number of female track maintainers and assistant loco pilots (ALPs), as well as the number of pending requests for a job category change.
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