WOMEN IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Pakistan's gender gap index hits rock bottom, second worst globally
Women's rights activists have issued impassioned pleas for both state and societal commitment to address gender disparities effectively.society and the government.
NITI Aayog launches Sampoornata Abhiyan for development of aspirational districts and blocks
As part of the Abhiyan, which is a three-month campaign starting from tomorrow till September 30, the Aayog will coordinate with states to achieve saturation of six key indicators in 112 aspirational districts and 500 aspirational blocks across the country.
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Opposition's 'selective politics' on women atrocities
Referring to the viral video showing a woman being brutally flogged in West Bengal, with no intervention from bystanders, PM Modi remarked, "The opposition's selective attitude over the issue of atrocity on women is very worrying."
Zika virus cases in Maharashtra: Govt urges vigilance, focus on pregnant women screening
Zika is an Aedes mosquito-borne viral disease like dengue and chikungunya. Though non-fatal, Zika is associated with microcephaly (a condition where the head is much smaller than expected) in babies born to affected pregnant women which makes it a cause of major concern.
Women in India face a jobs crisis. Are factories the solution?
As international brands limit their dependence on China by shifting some manufacturing to India, the trend holds the potential to generate significant numbers of manufacturing jobs - especially for women, who have largely been excluded from the ranks of formal Indian employment.
Over 13000 Afghani migrants return from Pakistan, Iraq
Some deported migrants alleged that despite possessing valid residency documents, they were detained by police and were forcibly returned to Afghanistan. Many Afghan migrants have documented instances of mistreatment by Iranian police in their camps.
"President's address is actually the speech of the government," says Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded to the President's Address to the joint session of Parliament, noting it as a traditional representation of the government's views. He emphasized the significance of the speech as reflecting the government's stance. Meanwhile, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari criticized the government, describing it as tired and lacking willpower, with nothing new to offer for the nation's benefit. Congress leader Imran Masood echoed similar sentiments, alleging that the address was predetermined amidst what he termed as a situation akin to an emergency.
MSME Day 2024: Participation of women in MSMEs increases but challenges remain
MSME Day 2024: While the role of women has increased significantly in India’s MSME set-up, certain challenges remain which need to be soon addressed. Notably, the women-led MSMEs play a critical role in this set up. They contribute significantly to employment and investment.
PepsiCo launches project to enhance livelihood prospects of women
The programme will help women unlock direct and indirect opportunities to improve livelihood prospects in unconventional roles like sales, manufacturing and agriculture within the FMCG sector, said PepsiCo India and South Asia chief HR officer Pavitra Singh. “Through a carefully crafted three-year strategy, we aim to enhance livelihood prospects for women in non-traditional roles across India, advancing progress through partnership with like-minded organisations to drive sustainable development and gender equality in the workforce,” Jagrut Kotecha, chief executive of PepsiCo India and South Asia, said in a statement.
Helen Mary Roberts becomes first woman brigadier in Pakistan Army from minority community
Dr. Helen Mary Roberts, from the Christian and minority community, made history in the Pakistan Army by becoming the first woman brigadier.
Diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu navigates tricky political ground
Diplomat-turned-politician Taranjit Singh Sandhu has rekindled his relationship with Sikh holy town Amritsar, a constituency that has not won the Amritsar Lok Sabha since 2014. Sandhu, a 1998 batch IFS officer, is the grandson of Teja Singh Samundri, the founding member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). He has managed Indo-US ties and is the grandson of Teja Singh Samundri, the founding member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).
Rationalisation of govt bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board
The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry has officially dissolved the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), a technical wing of the ministry responsible for providing technical and logistical support for community nutrition programmes. The FNB had a network of offices and quality control laboratories in Delhi, Faridabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The decision came after a Cabinet meeting in April last year, following recommendations from the Principal Economic Adviser's report on the rationalisation of government bodies.
No more elections in country if BJP comes to power, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes BJP for NRC plans post-election win, alleges CAA is a staged drama. Accuses PM of lying in Bengal, vows to protect Lakshmir Bhandar for women voters. Warns of no democracy if Modi remains in power, urges votes to increase seats
BJD promises to spend Rs 1 lakh-crore for youths, free electricity up to 100 units
Additionally, the party pledged to increase scholarships for girls and boys and create two lakh government jobs in the next five years. Patnaik also announced plans for a new skill and entrepreneurship university, state institute of fashion technology, and AI university in Odisha.
UPSIDA revenue hits record Rs 1,359 cr in FY'24
Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) recorded its highest operating revenue of Rs 1,359 crore in the 2023-24 financial year, marking a doubling of revenue compared to 2018-19. The authority has made significant strides in realizing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of transforming Uttar Pradesh into an industrial powerhouse.
More and more Indian companies focus on enhancing women's professional development
As companies try to deal with changing technology and talent scenarios, they are making it a point to prioritise investments in leadership development and foster diversity and inclusion to drive resilience and innovation.
India ranked 134 out of 193 countries on United Nations Human Development Index for 2022
India's ranking on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) climbed one spot in 2022 to 134 out of 193 countries, with a slight increase in its HDI value to 0.644. Despite progress, there's a need for enhanced focus on women-led development, as highlighted by the UNDP.
"Deliberate, malicious attempt...": India refutes study claiming 6.7 million children without food in country
"Zero-food children" are children between 6 and 23 months old who did not consume any milk, formula, or food in the last 24 hours. A Harvard study, published last month in the JAMA Network Open, a peer-reviewed journal, found that the prevalence of "zero-food children" is as high as 21 per cent in some countries. India had by far the largest number of zero-food children (6.7 million), which is almost half of all zero-food children in the 92 countries included in this study.
Shattering the Silence: Paving the path for cardiovascular wellness and diabetes care through the lens of Indian women
Dr. Sarita Rao, Dr. Shehla Shaikh, and Dr. Anupama Dubey dive into the spectrum of heart health and diabetes in the latest drop of the USV health awareness multimedia series—‘Winning the Battle Against Diabetes and Heart Disease in Women—in collaboration with The Economic Times. Together, they unravel and demystify various facets of cardiovascular health and diabetes in women, from subtle signs to potentially high-risk factors and the correlation of stress, hormonal imbalance, and bone health, while mapping the route to seek medical interventions at the right time.
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