Thousands of gig workers, led largely by women, staged nationwide protests this week to demand fair wages, social security, and legal recognition in India’s platform economy.
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The Indian AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to bring global leaders together to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence. As AI systems increasingly influence governance, work, and everyday life, …
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Budget 2026–27 increases DAY-NRLM funding by ₹2,880 crore — a 20% rise aimed at women’s livelihoods. Big intent. Real impact depends on execution.
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Maharashtra has launched India’s first menopause clinics, bringing long-overdue recognition to menopausal health and setting a new benchmark for inclusive public healthcare.
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The Supreme Court has recognised menstrual health as a fundamental right, mandating free sanitary pads, separate toilets, and school-level sensitisation—reshaping how India treats women’s health and dignity.
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France has approved a bill to abolish marital duty, ending a legal doctrine that treated refusal of sex as marital misconduct. We explain the history and impact.
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A local ban on makeup for women government employees in Syria’s Latakia has drawn sharp criticism. The decision raises questions about governance, freedom, and gender control.
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India now leads the world in Global Female STEM Enrolment, with women making up 43% of STEM students. But high enrolment has not translated into equal pay, leadership, or research …
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Tamil Nadu has launched a ₹5,000-crore Women Employment and Safety Project backed by the World Bank, linking jobs, safety, care infrastructure, and health. We explain what it means and why …
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The proposed 2.5-fold hike in minimum wages marks a sharp shift in India’s labour policy. But will Minimum Wages 2026 restore dignity to work—or depend entirely on enforcement?