Women and Women's Organizations

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Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations

Turns out, women also hunted and went to war, Pg8

Archaeological discoveries challenge traditional gender roles, revealing women's participation in hunting and warfare, reshaping societal perceptions and housework responsibilities.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations

18 May, 2026

Turns out, women also hunted and went to war, Pg8

Archaeological discoveries challenge traditional gender roles, revealing women's participation in hunting and warfare, reshaping societal perceptions and housework responsibilities.

18 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

PCOS Rebranded as PMOS: Aims to broaden diagnostic criteria, reduce stigma, and improve women's healthcare by 2028.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

15 May, 2026

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

PCOS Rebranded as PMOS: Aims to broaden diagnostic criteria, reduce stigma, and improve women's healthcare by 2028.

15 May, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12

PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 May, 2026

India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12

PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

15 May, 2026

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

15 May, 2026

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

PCOS gets a new name; change seeks to aid faster diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

PCOS renamed to PMOS by Endocrine Society to reflect endocrine, metabolic, and ovarian dysfunction for faster diagnosis and reduced stigma.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

14 May, 2026

PCOS gets a new name; change seeks to aid faster diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

PCOS renamed to PMOS by Endocrine Society to reflect endocrine, metabolic, and ovarian dysfunction for faster diagnosis and reduced stigma.

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2

Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

14 May, 2026

'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2

Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

14 May, 2026

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s worker population ratio has climbed since 2022, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals India's worker population ratio climbs to 43.5% since 2022, driven by increased female participation.

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 May, 2026

India’s worker population ratio has climbed since 2022, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals India's worker population ratio climbs to 43.5% since 2022, driven by increased female participation.

13 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

PCOS is now PMOS — to help with correct diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) renamed to Poly-endocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS) for better diagnosis and treatment globally.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

13 May, 2026

PCOS is now PMOS — to help with correct diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) renamed to Poly-endocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS) for better diagnosis and treatment globally.

13 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

12 May, 2026

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

12 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

11 May, 2026

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

11 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

11 May, 2026

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.

11 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?, Pg11

Experts advocate amending abortion laws for minor rape victims, citing practical challenges and conflicts with POCSO, emphasizing decisional autonomy and reproductive justice.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

8 May, 2026

Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?, Pg11

Experts advocate amending abortion laws for minor rape victims, citing practical challenges and conflicts with POCSO, emphasizing decisional autonomy and reproductive justice.

8 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

‘48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers’, Pg10

Study reveals 48% of NSE-listed firms lack women in key roles; female formal workforce representation declines to 18% in 2024-25.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

2 May, 2026

‘48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers’, Pg10

Study reveals 48% of NSE-listed firms lack women in key roles; female formal workforce representation declines to 18% in 2024-25.

2 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

2 May, 2026

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

2 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Lift abortion time limit for minor rape survivors: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court urges government to remove abortion time limits for minor rape survivors, prioritizing survivor's choice and well-being over fetal viability.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

1 May, 2026

Lift abortion time limit for minor rape survivors: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court urges government to remove abortion time limits for minor rape survivors, prioritizing survivor's choice and well-being over fetal viability.

1 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges