Two women workers killed in fire at chemical warehouse in Indore

Two women workers killed in fire at chemical warehouse in Indore

Image used for representation Two women workers were charred to death on Saturday (November 1, 2025) night after a massive fire broke out at a warehouse where thinner and other flammable chemicals were stored, police said. The incident took place when lamps were being lit on the occasion of Devuthani Ekadashi, and the owner of … Read more

Women indispensable for sustainable peace, says P. Wilson at UN Peacebuilding Commission

Women indispensable for sustainable peace, says P. Wilson at UN Peacebuilding Commission

DMK MP P. Wilson representing India at the UN Peacebuilding Commission, on October 27, 2025 | Photo Credit: X/@PWilsonDMK India was among the first countries to recognise the role of women in building “sustainable peace”, said Rajya Sabha member P. Wilson at the UN Peacebuilding Commission on Monday. Presenting the India Statement, Mr. Wilson, who … Read more

Menopause spotlight on women from ethnic minority communities

Menopause spotlight on women from ethnic minority communities

Jenny ReesWales health correspondent Bami Adenipekun Bami Adenipekun said when women are given the right type of support for their menopause symptoms, they can soar rather than feel oppressed. “When the menopause enlightenment happened, non-white women were still not part of the conversation,” says Bami Adenipekun. The 49-year-old equity consultant said she considers her brain … Read more

West Bengal tops country in acid attacks, crime against women drops marginally, reveals latest NCRB data

West Bengal tops country in acid attacks, crime against women drops marginally, reveals latest NCRB data

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto While there has been a marginal drop in the crime against women in the State, West Bengal continues to record highest incidents of acid attacks in the country, as per the Crime in India 2023 published on September 29. 2025. While the country recorded … Read more

Women’s World Cup: No Handshake Policy for Women in Blue

Women’s World Cup: No Handshake Policy for Women in Blue

Indian women’s cricket team players during practice session. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR Following the precedent set by the Indian men’s cricket team during the Asia Cup in Dubai, Harmanpreet Kaur and her side will also not engage in customary handshakes with Pakistan players during their Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo on October 5. … Read more

AI to be used by gynaecs to lower maternal mortality rates

AI to be used by gynaecs to lower maternal mortality rates

Now, gynaecologists will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve women’s health and reduce India’s maternal mortality from the present 88 deaths per 100,000 live births. On Saturday, the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), which has over 45,000 members, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Koita Foundation to establish a centre … Read more

Daniel Hay: Major failings after former gynaecologist harmed women – report

Daniel Hay: Major failings after former gynaecologist harmed women – report

Facebook Daniel Hay was a consultant gynaecologist at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust A former NHS gynaecologist’s risky practices and shortcuts contributed to women suffering severe physical harm, a long-awaited report into his care has found. Daniel Hay joined the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) NHS Foundation Trust in … Read more

Chaitanyananda Saraswati confronted with female aides; pictures, messages with women found on his phone

Chaitanyananda Saraswati confronted with female aides; pictures, messages with women found on his phone

Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati being taken to the Vasant Kunj police station in New Delhi on Sunday. Sushil Kumar Verma SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA | Photo Credit: The Hindu Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 students at a private institute in New Delhi, was on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) confronted with his two women aides who … Read more