On the International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday denounced crimes against women, saying "our heads hang in shame", and announced that the government is setting up 'One-Stop-Centres' besides a helpline for those facing violence, abuse or harassment.
Dabangg 3 is the kind of indulgent rubbish that dispels the fundamentals of filmmaking to highlight its hero's virtue and vigour at any cost, sighs Sukanya Verma.
'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'
The protesters, including students and local residents, hung a large map of India outside the varsity gate number 7 showing the places where students from other universities are carrying out protests against the CAA.
The activist sparked a war on Twitter after she accused the prime minister of having a record of stalking daughters.
The mother of the young woman, said, ""The government talks about Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, but is this the price one has to pay for getting our daughters educated? The accused are roaming freely but police has failed to nab them."
A row erupted on Wednesday over Amitabh Bachchan's participation in the second anniversary celebrations of the National Democratic Alliance government in New Delhi on May 28.
The woman also filed the case against Assam MP for allegedly sharing the post in his social media page.
India on Thursday sought strengthening of SAARC monitoring desks on terrorism and drugs, underlining that illicit funds generated from narcotics and fake currency networks are being fed into supporting terror activities
Women's representation in government jobs is less than 15%.
Shah also said the Census 2021 data will be collected through mobile app.
The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.
'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.
At the first meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek views of Chief Ministers.
The move would help the PM Modi shape a women-centric narrative.
'He (Modi) has spoken of being a prime minister for all Indians but he...presides over and has mostly been silent in the face of widespread communal violence, mob lynching and cow vigilantism'
Speaking at a programme at Kolaghat in West Midnapore district, the chief minister said, "We are against forceful acquisition of land. In West Midnapore district the Haldia Development Authority and West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation have land banks. "We will allot land for projects from there."
The PM spoke about financial inclusion.
Raising concern over the alleged "attempt to mow down" Aam Aadmi Party Delhi chief Dilip Pandey by a city police van, a delegation of party leaders met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the matter and "deteriorating" law and order situation in the capital.
'Coronavirus has occasioned us to see how copious Modi's mojo bag is,' says Shreekant Sambrani.
The girl's mother demanded that the school should be shut down.
The Congress, the DMK, the RJD and the AAP were in the well of the house and continued to raise slogans against the government.
Experts will give their inputs for Budget.
It was for the second time in recent days that Modi has touched upon issues relating to diversity and pluralism, as he faces criticism over the issue of intolerance in the country.
The Centre's programmes of maternity benefit and Child Protection Services also got a major boost in the Budget.
Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.
There is a lot to be done at Rashtrapati Bhavan, said President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday as he ushered in his fourth year in office dispelling notions that life in the President's Estate was in a "realm of boredom".
"When Modiji undertakes a trip abroad, thousands of Indians wait to welcome him and foreign nations are eager to do business with India," he added.
The Arvind Kejriwal-led party believes that art appeals to everyone and there is no better way to connect than through street theatres.
The 37th India Day Parade organised by the Federation of Indian Associations.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is for protection and education of girl child
Child labour is an issue in India which must be tackled soon.
AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.
President Pranab Mukherjee addressed a joint session of Parliament ahead of the budget session which began on Tuesday. Here are the highlights of President Pranab Mukherjee's speech:
'I have always taken care of people. It's never happened that someone took care of me.'
Theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar. But you are silent, Rahul said.
It seems like the Twitter-selfie craze compels the PM to put on a mega show every few months
The Congress has raised several questions on the Rafale deal, accusing the government of compromising with national interests.
Hard selling India as an investment destination at the WEF, Modi said the government is following the principle of reform, perform and transform.
The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances