New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women's Day on Sunday, over 30 organisations and NGOs came together to "assert women's freedom" and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against those threatening the rights of women.
The event, titled "Aath (8) March, Saath (together) march", included street plays and interactions to empower the women residents of the national capital and to inform them of their rights. It was organised at Jantar Mantar in central Delhi.
"It is a very challenging time (for women) and we are here to assert the women's freedom," Kavita Krishnan, secretary of All India Progressive Women's Association (AIPWA) told IANS.
Krishnan blamed the central government for failing to keep a check on right-wing radicals who, due to their orthodox mindset, discourage women's freedom and independence.
"The Sangh Parivar says that if we are good mothers and daughters, we will be protected. We condemn this attitude. Why has the PM not taken action against people like Sakshi Maharaj who have spoken in vile language against women," she asked.
Krishnan further said that the event aimed to shed light on issues like rapes being committed by Indian Army and paramilitary force personnel as well as rising incidents of acid attacks.
Coronavirus: Four Indians on board cruise ship test positive
The viral outbreak that began in China has so far infected more than 77,000 people globally
Why PM Narendra Modi suddenly reached Leh, understand the meaning of Modi's presence on China border
PM Narendra Modi suddenly arrived in Leh on Friday morning along with Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Vipin Rawat and Army Chief Manoj Mukund Narwane. Along with taking stock of India's
DC vs RR: For the first time since 2022, a result came out of a super over in IPL, Delhi reached the top after defeating Rajasthan
Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals in the Super Over in the IPL 2025 match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. Rajasthan had scored 11 runs in the Super Over, but Delhi won the match in
Furore in Rajya Sabha over Mufti's comments
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's controversial comments giving credit to Pakistan for the peaceful assembly election in the state created a furore
Salman said - I did not receive threats: told Bandra police - I have no enmity with anyone; don't know any Lawrence or goldie
Mumbai Police has registered a case in the name of an unknown person in connection with the threatening letter received by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Now the police have recorded Salman's
Members of civil services Everest expedition call on Modi
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A five-member climbing team embarking on the first All-India Services expedition to Mount Everest called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Friday, an official
Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: Supreme Court's big decision, order for the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Perarivalan
The Supreme Court took a big decision on Wednesday in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. The top court has ordered the release of AG Perarivalan, one of the convicts serving
New guidelines for workplace: 1-2 cases of corona are not required to close the office, work can start after sanitization
The Union Health Ministry on Sunday released a new SOP regarding the office or workplace. According to this, if a corona case is found in an office, then the work can be resumed after disinfecting
After Dr. Reddy's Laboratories of the Russian Vaccine, Discussion of Deal with Cadila Healthcare; How long will we get the vaccine?
India's pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) announced on 16 September that it would bring 100 million doses of SPUTNIK V developed and approved in Russia to India to stop Covid-19.
Shamshera Trailer: The double role of 'Shamshera' was revealed, Ranbir Kapoor will be seen in the role of father and son
Ranbir Kapoor, who is returning to the big screen with his new film 'Shamshera' after four years of the release of 'Sanju', will be seen in a double role this time. The trailer of the film was
