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"Overburdened, Underpaid": Sonia Gandhi Seeks Pay Hike For Women Workers
Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday drew the attention of the Rajya Sabha to the ongoing distress faced by women workers implementing critical government programs, including ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and helpers, and community resource persons.
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"Sonia Gandhi Must Say Sorry": BJP On Congress Workers' 'PM Modi's Grave' Slogans
Manju Lata Meena, Jaipur women's Congress district president, raised a 'kabar' (grave) slogan against PM Modi during a 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally in Rajasthan.
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Uttar Pradesh Announces 948 Anganwadi Post For Women's, Check Details
Applicants must be Uttar Pradesh residents aged 18 to 35 with minimum education of 10th or 12th grade. Selection is based on document verification without a written exam.
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Explained: Salary, Benefits And Working Hours Under New Labour Codes
From better salaries and retirement benefits to encouraging women's participation in the workforce, the new Labour Codes which were notified last week will bring a generational change in how India treats its workforce.
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Minimum Wage, Health Checkup, WFH And More: 12 Changes In Labour Rules Every Employee Must Know
New labour codes: If you're employed fulltime, on contract, parttime or even working via digital platforms, these changes could impact your earnings, job terms, benefits and rights.
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After RSS Activist, BJP Worker Attempts Suicide Over Ticket Denial
A Mahila Morcha (Women's wing of BJP) activist attempted to commit suicide, allegedly fearing that she would not be given a ticket in the local body election at Nedumangad on Sunday, police said.
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Women Workers In UP Can Now Opt For Night Duty With Written Consent
In a decision aimed at empowering working women, the Uttar Pradesh government has allowed women employees to undertake night shifts after submitting written consent.
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DMK Takes Back Ex-Minister Ousted From Party Over "Disgusting" Remarks On Women
Former Tamil Nadu Forest Minister and senior DMK leader K Ponmudy, who was sacked from his party position over misogynistic remarks in April this year, was reinstated as one of the party's Deputy General Secretaries on Tuesday.
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Heartbreaking Videos Show Child's Body Dug Out Of Rubble After Afghan Quake
At least 20 people, including women and children, were killed, and over 320 others were injured after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn on Monday.
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Take Photo Of Private Parts To Prove Period, Haryana College Staff Told
Protests broke out at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak after a few women sanitation workers were allegedly forced by their supervisors to undress themselves and get their sanitary napkins photographed to prove that they were menstruating.
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'Don't Call Me Sir, I'm Your Brother': PM Modi To Woman Booth Worker In Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked a woman booth worker in Bihar to address him as bhaiya or brother instead of sir, saying women power is his biggest strength, shield and inspiration.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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Nighttime Coffee Drinking May Increase Impulsivity In Women: Study
The findings could have negative implications for shift workers, health care, and military personnel who consume coffee at night, particularly females, said a team of biologists from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
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India-UK Free Trade Deal Empowers Indian Women Across Sectors
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be formalized on Thursday, is expected to be a major turning point for women entrepreneurs and workers across India.
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'Apologise To Raj Thackeray': MNS Workers Assault Man For Not Speaking Marathi
Another man has been beaten up in Maharashtra by MNS workers for not speaking in Marathi and saying, "I will not speak in the language. What will you do?".
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"Overburdened, Underpaid": Sonia Gandhi Seeks Pay Hike For Women Workers
Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday drew the attention of the Rajya Sabha to the ongoing distress faced by women workers implementing critical government programs, including ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and helpers, and community resource persons.
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"Sonia Gandhi Must Say Sorry": BJP On Congress Workers' 'PM Modi's Grave' Slogans
Manju Lata Meena, Jaipur women's Congress district president, raised a 'kabar' (grave) slogan against PM Modi during a 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally in Rajasthan.
-
Uttar Pradesh Announces 948 Anganwadi Post For Women's, Check Details
Applicants must be Uttar Pradesh residents aged 18 to 35 with minimum education of 10th or 12th grade. Selection is based on document verification without a written exam.
-
Explained: Salary, Benefits And Working Hours Under New Labour Codes
From better salaries and retirement benefits to encouraging women's participation in the workforce, the new Labour Codes which were notified last week will bring a generational change in how India treats its workforce.
-
Minimum Wage, Health Checkup, WFH And More: 12 Changes In Labour Rules Every Employee Must Know
New labour codes: If you're employed fulltime, on contract, parttime or even working via digital platforms, these changes could impact your earnings, job terms, benefits and rights.
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After RSS Activist, BJP Worker Attempts Suicide Over Ticket Denial
A Mahila Morcha (Women's wing of BJP) activist attempted to commit suicide, allegedly fearing that she would not be given a ticket in the local body election at Nedumangad on Sunday, police said.
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Women Workers In UP Can Now Opt For Night Duty With Written Consent
In a decision aimed at empowering working women, the Uttar Pradesh government has allowed women employees to undertake night shifts after submitting written consent.
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DMK Takes Back Ex-Minister Ousted From Party Over "Disgusting" Remarks On Women
Former Tamil Nadu Forest Minister and senior DMK leader K Ponmudy, who was sacked from his party position over misogynistic remarks in April this year, was reinstated as one of the party's Deputy General Secretaries on Tuesday.
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Heartbreaking Videos Show Child's Body Dug Out Of Rubble After Afghan Quake
At least 20 people, including women and children, were killed, and over 320 others were injured after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn on Monday.
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Take Photo Of Private Parts To Prove Period, Haryana College Staff Told
Protests broke out at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak after a few women sanitation workers were allegedly forced by their supervisors to undress themselves and get their sanitary napkins photographed to prove that they were menstruating.
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'Don't Call Me Sir, I'm Your Brother': PM Modi To Woman Booth Worker In Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked a woman booth worker in Bihar to address him as bhaiya or brother instead of sir, saying women power is his biggest strength, shield and inspiration.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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Nighttime Coffee Drinking May Increase Impulsivity In Women: Study
The findings could have negative implications for shift workers, health care, and military personnel who consume coffee at night, particularly females, said a team of biologists from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
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India-UK Free Trade Deal Empowers Indian Women Across Sectors
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be formalized on Thursday, is expected to be a major turning point for women entrepreneurs and workers across India.
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'Apologise To Raj Thackeray': MNS Workers Assault Man For Not Speaking Marathi
Another man has been beaten up in Maharashtra by MNS workers for not speaking in Marathi and saying, "I will not speak in the language. What will you do?".
