India Women completed a dominant 3-0 T20I series win over Sri Lanka Women in Trivandrum, taking the third match by 8 wickets. Shafali Verma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur drove the chase with attacking intent, while the team’s all-round execution kept Sri Lanka under pressure and sealed an unassailable series lead.
Speaking at a rally in Krishnanagar, PM Narendra Modi announced a set of 10 guarantees for women in West Bengal, tying delivery to a BJP state government. The promises span stricter action against crimes, police recruitment, direct cash transfers, Mudra loans, healthcare benefits under Ayushman Bharat, and housing ownership rights through PM Awas Yojana.
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Independent MP Pappu Yadav’s controversial remarks about women in Indian politics have triggered a nationwide backlash. He claimed most women cannot succeed without spending time in the bedroom with male politicians, prompting strong condemnation from leaders including Priyanka Chaturvedi and NCW Chief, who called the comment highly objectionable and insensitive, escalating the political firestorm.
A viral clip has ignited widespread outrage after a 37-year-old divorced IIT alumnus reportedly demanded a “virgin, Brahmin” bride under 30. The post has triggered fierce debate online, with critics calling it entitlement and misogyny, while others argue it reflects troubling attitudes toward marriage and women’s autonomy. The controversy continues to trend amid calls for accountability.
India’s white-collar hiring remains resilient, with steady month-on-month growth and stronger year-on-year momentum. Consumer electronics led the charge with a 70% YoY rise, while senior roles climbed 36%. Mumbai topped city growth, and diversity hiring surged 53% over two years—driven by women accounting for 68% of these hires. Tier-2 cities are catching up too.
Rights groups in Pakistan’s Balochistan are raising alarm after reports of enforced disappearances involving women. Families claim two Baloch women were taken during separate security operations in Khuzdar and Kech, but say they’ve received no information about their legal status or whereabouts. The cases have intensified calls for accountability and transparency amid escalating human rights concerns.
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Climate change impacts women disproportionately, not just through greater exposure to heat and disasters, but also because many are excluded from decision-making. The article argues that equitable climate resilience depends on empowering women with better access to resources, finance, and leadership roles. India’s steps like training Climate Champions and using heat insurance point to a more gender-smart response.
Bihar MP Pappu Yadav landed in a major controversy after saying that 90% of women cannot do politics unless they “enter” politicians’ bedrooms. The remark triggered backlash and a formal response: the Bihar State Women’s Commission has issued a notice to him. The comments, aired to media, have intensified scrutiny over sexist statements in public debate.
A new study finds nearly 80% of women mutual fund investors begin their journey before age 35, with SIPs emerging as the main gateway for younger participants. It also points to growing involvement in financial decisions and better retention, but notes persistent challenges: confidence gaps and a lingering mismatch between saving and investing.
A new report finds women in India’s formal workforce remain employed far longer than men, with median job tenure of 10.6 months versus 7.8 months—a 36% retention gap. Yet women are still underrepresented overall, with comparatively better representation in IT. The biggest warning sign: participation sharply declines among women aged 35 to 45.
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LIC has unveiled two new life insurance products: Jan Suraksha 880 for lower-income customers and Bima Lakshmi 881 exclusively for women. Both offer life cover, while Bima Lakshmi adds periodic money-back options and critical illness coverage. The launches mark LIC’s first products released under the new GST regime, bringing fresh eligibility terms and benefits to customers.
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