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BRICS Women's Working Group meeting begins in Kochi; focus on women-led development

India is hosting a crucial BRICS Women's Working Group Meeting in Kochi, focusing on women's empowerment and development. Senior officials are deliberating on key issues under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship, emphasizing shared commitment despite geographical distances. Discussions revolve around resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability, with a people-centric approach. This meeting…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

RTI revealed Rs 455 crores have 'disappeared' from Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday raised serious questions about the Centre's commitment to women's safety and empowerment. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 28, 2025

Women Helpline aid over 81. 64 lakh women

The Ministry of Women and Child Development announced on Wednesday that over 81.64 lakh women have been assisted through the Women Helpline. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 11, 2024

Apurva Chandra appointed Health Secretary; Sanjay Jaju new I&B Secretary

Apurva Chandra was appointed the Health Secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Saturday.

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

National Commission for Women should address complaints in a time-bound manner: House panel

A Parliamentary Committee recommended that the National Commission for Women should take appropriate measures to resolve all complaints it receives within a definite period of time by streamlining the procedures in coordination with the concerned agencies.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

‘Save The Children’ loses its FCRA permit

In 2022, Bal Raksha Bharat came under the government’s radar for a fundraising campaign on malnutrition, which was objected to by the Ministry of Women and Child Development

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Government likely to stop funding trust linked to 1098

States will be given “flexibility” to keep social workers as call operators

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2022

Centre hanging up on 1098; children will have to call 112

Many are up in arms because Childline 1098 has been a very effective and successful project, and is meant exclusively for children, unlike 112, which deals with emergencies related to police matters, health and women’s safety

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2022

Explained | What is the PM CARES for Children scheme?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released benefits for children who have lost their parents due to the pandemic under the PM CARES for Children scheme, which sources its funds from the PM CARES Fund.

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2022

NCW meet recommends helpline for abandoned wives of NRIs

Among issues discussed was ways to serve non-bailable warrant against male offender residing abroad

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2022