"gender-equality"

The Supreme Court said it will wait for a nine-judge Constitution Bench ruling on gender discrimination in religious practices before deciding a Parsi woman's plea challenging a rule that bars women marrying outside the community from accessing religious institutions

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a qualified woman pursuing her career and ensuring a stable environment for her child cannot be termed “cruelty” or “desertion.” The court criticised patriarchal assumptions and upheld women’s autonomy, dignity, and professional identity within marriage

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law is eligible for compassionate appointment on par with a daughter, directing immediate appointment of a petitioner in a PWD case and warning officials against delay or contempt action

High female STEM enrolment contrasts with low career entry, reflecting persistent cultural and systemic barriers that push women out of India’s technology workforce

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the state government will appoint separate nodal officers in all districts and consider strengthening legislation to curb female foeticides. Intelligence gathering, decoy operations, and stricter enforcement of PC & PNDT Act are underway

The Jubilee Hills by-election has drawn criticism from gender equality advocates due to the low number of women candidates. Maganti Sunitha of BRS is joined by three independent women contenders, each bringing unique personal and professional backgrounds.

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to appoint a woman candidate against one of its 20 unfilled flying branch vacancies, ruling that vacancies not earmarked for women must be open to both genders, reinforcing gender neutrality in recruitment

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed the importance of women’s empowerment for national progress, urging society to free them from regressive traditions. He said women possess all the capabilities of men, and uplifting women leads to the upliftment of society

The passing out of 17 female cadets marks a historic leap towards true gender parity in the Indian military

The Supreme Court verdict in Sarita Choudhary Vs HC of Madhya Pradesh & Another is a significant step towards gender equality

We must move beyond outdated notions of gendered power and recognise that feminism’s success lies in its inclusivity

The SCCL management has initiated the recruitment of 599 vacant posts through external methods. So far, 300 candidates have been appointed, including 180 women. Among them, 34 have been selected as management trainees in the mining category for Mining and Electrical and Mechanical roles. These women will work in underground coal mines alongside their male counterparts, performing duties as under managers, responsible for overseeing all operations within the mines.

Urges organisations to develop programmes to hire women back if they have taken a break due to parenting needs "or other attendant life cycle issues"

The BSE on Thursday held its Ring the Bell for Gender Equality event at which experts called for investment in the care economy to support women's economic participation, a release said.

Women themselves must be empowered to speak out against injustice and claim their rightful place in society

Kharge emphasized on X, stating, "Empowering the girl child means placing them at the forefront of change, amplifying their voices, responding to their needs, and inviting them into decision-making roles."

Acknowledging the disproportionate impact of climate change on all women and girls, the G20 grouping has decided to accelerate climate action with gender equality at its core.

Dia Mirza shed light on the alarming consequences of the triple planetary crises of climate change, air pollution, and biodiversity loss.

French Minister Marlene Schiappa has come under fire for appearing on the cover of ‘Playboy’ magazine, an American men’s lifestyle magazine.

From recruitment and getting permanent commission to securing command positions, women have had to fight discrimination that has excluded them from equality in these roles