Women Empowerment

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed a special session of the assembly, proposing a unanimous resolution to support the early implementation of the Centre’s Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. He stated there should be no politics in empowering women, who are taking on leadership roles. The bill seeks 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.

22. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing the Nari Shakti Vandan programme in Gorakhpur, emphasised the importance of the cow and posed a controversial question about whether those who eat cow meat drink pig milk. He highlighted women's respect and Prime Minister Modi's schemes. He also accused SP and Congress of being anti-women.

TC Deepika, captain of India's victorious blind women's cricket team, hopes her World Cup triumph will spark progress in her impoverished Andhra village plagued by regressive customs and poor infrastructure. After raising concerns with state leaders, funds were allocated for vital road improvements. Her personal story of overcoming hunger and disability highlights broader challenges faced by rural women.

21. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Ginebra San Miguel has named actress and performer Sue Ramirez as its 2026 Calendar Girl, paying homage to the streets where generations of Filipinos hustled and expressed themselves. This continues the company's 37-year tradition of featuring strong, successful women. At the launch event on November 26 at Diamond Hotel Manila, Sue shared her views on life and determination.