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Shaheen Women’s Resource and Welfare Association organised a programme to mark National Girl Child Day at its office in Sultan Shahi. The initiative was aimed at educating women and girls about their rights and empowering them through education and collective action.

Women-focused helmet brand Tvarra announced Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as an investor partner. She will help shape the brand’s vision, advocate responsible riding, and promote women’s safety. Tvarra plans offline retail expansion in 2026, beyond its current 600-city online presence

Ahmedabad’s ‘Biker Dadis’—87-year-old Mandakini Shah and her sister Ushaben—have gone viral for zipping through city streets on a scooter with a sidecar. Their fearless rides inspire women’s empowerment, earning admiration for Mandakini’s late-learned driving skills and indomitable spirit

By turning welfare into a transactional exchange rather than a rights-based entitlement, political parties risk reducing women’s citizenship to consumer choice

BJP leader Smriti Irani said the NDA government in Bihar empowered women through welfare schemes like Jan Dhan and Ujjawala, accusing the RJD of trying to block these benefits. She said women’s confidence will ensure NDA’s return to power in Bihar.

International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq inaugurated the Mysuru Dasara, describing it as a symbol of Karnataka’s collective culture. Calling Goddess Chamundeshwari a symbol of women’s power, she urged people to embrace harmony, respect democracy and uphold cultural unity amid controversy

Starting August 15, Andhra Pradesh will offer free bus travel under the ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme for all girls, women, and transgender persons with domicile status. The initiative covers select APSRTC services and aims to improve mobility, education, and employment access

Over four crore women have received maternity benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, with disbursements exceeding Rs 19,028 crore. The Women and Child Development Ministry has extended the registration drive till August 15 to ensure wider inclusion and awareness

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

Nearly 120 women received essential scooter and motorcycle riding skills from experts in the workshop organised by Royal Brothers (RB), India, in collaboration with Moto Business Service India (MBSI)

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

Union Budgets should shift focus from women’s welfare (Sambal dimension) to women’s economic autonomy (Samarthya)

Savitribai Phule Jayanti marks the contributions of the social reformer to women’s education and empowerment. Her efforts set the foundation for advancing girls’ education in India

Chillapalli in Manthani mandal was honored with the second-best women-friendly panchayat award for the year 2022-23. The Collector received the award on behalf of the panchayat, which included a cash prize of Rs 75 lakh. The Collector announced that the prize money would be used for the village's development, and emphasized that further initiatives to promote women's development would be undertaken in the future.

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.

Initially, the idea seemed uncertain, with slow responses, but, as more writers joined, the group found its purpose and began to thrive, especially by allowing experienced writers to guide and mentor emerging talents

The delegation was on a study visit to Nava Limited’s ferroalloy manufacturing plant in the wake of the company’s plans to establish a plant in Ivory Coast

Under the scheme, loans ranging from Rs.2 lakh to Rs.20 lakh will be provided to individuals as well as groups depending on the units.

National Thermal Power Corporation (Ramagundam & Telangana) has come up with an initiative and decided to organize a three months tailoring and beautician program for the 50 women of project affected villages.

NSDC and NIESBUD will offer free online entrepreneurship courses via the Skill India Digital Hub, covering topics like entrepreneurial skills, enterprise setup, finance, digital skills, and market analysis.