SC Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy The Supreme Court on Friday declined to issue directions mandating paid menstrual leave across workplaces and educational institutions, but asked the Union government to consider the petitioner’s representation while framing a policy

Law & Order National

Gender Balance In Judiciary Still Incomplete: CJI

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said gender balance in the judiciary remains an unfinished task, highlighting the low representation of women in the Supreme Court and high courts. Speaking at an event on International Women’s Day at the Supreme Court premises, he called for faster and more deliberate efforts to improve women’s participation […]

North India State News

Delhi Metro Expansion To Ease Women’s Travel

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the expansion of the Delhi Metro network will make daily commuting safer and easier for women, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new metro corridors and laid the foundation stone for three more projects in the national capital. Delhi Metro Expansion For Women’s Safety Speaking at the event, […]

South India State News

DMK MP’s Remarks on Women Trigger Political Row

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has sparked a political controversy after making remarks comparing women’s roles in northern India and Tamil Nadu during a public event in Chennai. He praised Tamil Nadu’s emphasis on girls’ education and contrasted it with societal norms in some other states. What He Said Addressing students at a college function, Maran […]

Cricket Sports

BCCI Announces ₹51 Crore Reward After Women’s World Cup Win

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a cash reward of ₹51 crore for the Indian women’s cricket team following their victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The prize will be distributed among players, coaches, selectors and support staff in recognition of their historic achievement. India’s Historic […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Over Women’s Rights

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after women journalists were denied entry to a press interaction held by Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi. Gandhi argued that by allowing such exclusion, the government has failed to protect women’s rights and dignity. Opposition Questions “Nari Shakti” Claims The Congress leader […]

International

Women Journalists Barred at Taliban Press Meet

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

A press conference held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday drew sharp criticism after no women journalists were allowed entry. The event, hosted at the Afghan embassy, was attended only by male reporters. Event Excludes Women Reporters Invitations to the media briefing were reportedly limited to male journalists from […]

National

Modi, Nitish Are ‘Two Brothers’ for Bihar Women – PM

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video link on September 26, 2025. Under the scheme, 75 lakh women in Bihar have been given ₹10,000 each as seed money to begin livelihood activities. The total initial disbursement is ₹7,500 crore. Modi’s Message In his address, Modi said that Bihar’s women now […]

National

PM Modi Highlights India’s Science, Culture and Grassroots Heroes

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

In the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on July 27, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised a range of national achievements, focusing on India’s progress in science, cultural preservation, women-led initiatives, and grassroots innovation. Boost for Space and Startups The Prime Minister applauded the Indian space community for its growing innovation. He

Breaking Down The News Opinion

How the Law Let Her Accuse—and Then Let Her Walk: The Shivangi Goel Story

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

When Shivangi Goel cleared the UPSC exams in 2022 and joined the Indian Police Service, she was celebrated as a symbol of resilience. Her story—of battling domestic violence, raising a daughter as a single mother, and overcoming adversity to enter the civil services—was widely reported with admiration. But three years later, that story has taken […]