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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated the new Indian Consulate in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He emphasized its role in enhancing Indian diaspora welfare, and expressed optimism regarding finalizing a free trade agreement with the UK and EU. The consulate aims to improve economic and technological ties. …

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Central Railways operates the Vande Bharat Express between CSMT and Shirdi with an all-women crew. This initiative includes loco pilots, train managers, and other staff, showcasing the efforts to empower women in the Indian Railways. …

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi has requested the revocation of his suspension from the Assembly. He claims his statements on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Azmi maintains that his comments were historically accurate and not intended to be controversial. …

Google’s International Women’s Day 2025 Doodle honors women in STEM, celebrating pioneers like Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, and Katherine Johnson. This tribute highlights their groundbreaking achievements and continues efforts to close the gender gap in these fields through education, policy changes, and advocacy, inspiring young women to pursue STEM careers….

A 21-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly raped by an upper caste man in August 2023. She and her family were forced to settle the matter for Rs 2.5 lakh at a panchayat. When her marriage was called off due to threats and a leaked video, the family sought police help,…

Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the government’s dedication to gender-inclusive armed forces while interacting with two women naval officers on a round-the-world sailing expedition. He praises their courage and highlights significant milestones reached during the expedition, underscoring the importance of women’s participation in national security and defence. …

Maharashtra’s Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals a substantial decline in women welfare schemes, with a 57% drop in Shakti Sadan facilities’ inmates and a 36% cut in women’s hostels funding. Women’s counseling centers experienced a 69% reduction in allocations, raising questions about the government’s commitment amid increasing demand. …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presented his 16th budget, with a significant increase in minority welfare allocations and an emphasis on capital expenditure, especially in public works and urban development. However, BJP criticized the budget as ‘halal’ and accused Congress of appeasement politics. …

State housing agency Mhada has granted a no-objection certificate to Swami Vivekanand International School to rebuild their demolished sports turf and nylon nets. The school is required to pay a rental fee and security deposit for a year’s use, with the condition that the facilities will not be used commercially…

The Indian government stated that state governments are not authorized to handle foreign policy after reports that two Myanmarese rebel groups merged in Mizoram, with the presence of the CM. The situation in Myanmar is being monitored due to security implications from fighting near the border between Myanmar’s military and…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized previous governments for neglecting the poor and using the ‘Garibi Hatao’ slogan as a mere electoral gimmick. He highlighted the BJP-led NDA government’s efforts in lifting 25 crore people out of poverty through various welfare schemes and reforms, including cleaning up the bogus ration card…

CM Omar Abdullah presented a Rs 1.12-lakh crore budget for J&K, marking the first in seven years by an elected government. The budget emphasized economic growth, highlighted infrastructure improvements, and introduced benefits for disadvantaged groups, such as free bus rides for women and increased pensions for seniors. …

The Telangana government has set up an independent committee to review the accuracy of the caste survey data. The panel will be led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Sudarshan Reddy. The survey aims to ensure social justice, with the committee to submit its findings within a month to the…