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Why women's retirement, financial planning must differ from men's

Save diligently to counter the impact of career breaks, establish emergency fund to avoid touching the retirement portfolio

BoB announces special offers for female account holders on Women's Day

State-owned Bank of Baroda on Thursday announced special offers for its women account holders on the occasion of International Women's Day. International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. This offer is applicable for accounts, either a BoB Mahila Shakti Savings Account or a BoB Women Power Current Account, opened till June 30, 2024, and loan facilities availed till December 31, 2024, Bank of Baroda (BoB) said in a statement. These women-centric accounts come with a bundle of offers exclusively for women, including up to 25 basis points interest rate concession on retail loans (concession of 0.25 per cent on two-wheeler loans, 0.15 per cent on education loans, 0.10 per cent on auto loans, home loans and mortgage loan). Besides, there would be a complete waiver of processing charges on retail loans (including personal loans) and a 50 per cent discount on annual safe deposit locker charges, it said. "On this International Women's Day, we are pleased to extend our support to women

BJP spreading canards about Sandeshkhali, Bengal safest for women: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the BJP of spreading canards about Sandeshkhali, where women have accused TMC leaders of sexually abusing them, and asserted that the state is the safest place in the country for women. In an apparent reference to former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who joined the BJP during the day, she said, "We will ensure your defeat no matter from where you contest in the Lok Sabha polls." Addressing people after leading a rally in Kolkata for women's rights, she said, "Some people are spreading fake information about Sandeshkhali. BJP leaders are spreading canards about the safety of women in West Bengal but they maintain a stoic silence when women are tortured in BJP-ruled states." "West Bengal is the safest state in the country for women," she said. Hitting out at Gangopadhyay for "taking away jobs of thousands of youths" across the state through his judgments, Banerjee said, "The youths will not forgive you.

International Women's Day 2024: What's the theme for this year?

International Women's Day 2024 is marked every year on March 8. This day signifies the opportunity to observe equality in all sectors of society

PM Modi hits out at TMC over Sandeshkhali incident, party retorts

PM accused the West Bengal government of using all its might to save the "oppressor of women", a reference to suspended Trinamool leader and Sandeshkhali strongman Sheikh Shahjahan

International Women's Day 2024: Why do we celebrate this day?

International Women's Day 2024: The world celebrates this day to promote women's rights and equality. It is an opportunity to acknowledge women's equality and progress

Work-life balance, home ownership, travel among top goals for women: survey

The study revealed that providing financial security for family is the top life goal, with 71 per cent women prioritizing it.

Indian women earned over Rs 200 crore in 2023 through hosting on Airbnb

Indian women hosts collectively earned over Rs 200 crore through hosting on Airbnb in 2023, the online accommodation hosting platform said on Tuesday. In 2023, women Hosts in India, constituting nearly 30 per cent of the country's Airbnb hosting community, have been instrumental in creating unique guest experiences, the company said in a statement. "Indian women hosts collectively earned over Rs 200 crore (USD 28 million) in 2023, showcasing the profound impact of women in stimulating local economies and supporting community growth," it added. "Women play a vital role in fueling economies, by driving growth and social transformation. At Airbnb, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable community for our women hosts and guests," Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan General Manager Amanpreet Bajaj said. He further said, "By promoting safe, respectful, and welcoming spaces, Airbnb aims to empower women hosts and travellers alike, envisioning travel as

Who is Radhika Merchant? Know everything about Ambani family's new member

Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are going to tie the knot in July 2024. Here is all you need to know about Radhika Merchant

Cal HC to hear PIL seeking transfer of Sandeshkhali probe to CBI on March 4

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday said that a PIL praying for transfer of investigation into alleged sexual assault of women at West Bengal's Sandeshkhali to the CBI or an SIT will be listed for hearing on Monday, along with a suo motu motion on the issue. The suo motu motion of the court pertains to allegations of sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing of tribals in the restive Sandeshkhali. Petitioner-lawyer Alakh Alok Srivastava requested the court that his PIL be taken up on Monday along with the suo motu motion. A division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam said the PIL will be listed for hearing along with the suo motu matter on Monday. The bench, also comprising Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya, directed the petitioner to serve notice to the parties in the matter. The PIL was filed by Srivastava, praying for transfer of investigation into alleged sexual assault of women at Sandeshkhali to the CBI or to a special investigation team (SIT) situated outside We

71st Miss World Pageant 2024: When and where to watch opening ceremony live

71st Miss World Pageant 2024: India to host Miss World Pageant 2024 after 28 years. The opening ceremony will take place on February 20 and it will continue till March 9, 2024

Sandeshkhali violence updates: What's happening in West Bengal explained

Sandeshkhali, a village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, has been at the centre of a political storm for nearly a month following serious allegations against a local TMC leader

Raj Bhavan will provide shelter to tortured women from Sandeshkhali: WB Guv

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday said the doors of Raj Bhavan are open for the women of trouble-torn Sandeshkhali who feel unsafe in their homes. Speaking to PTI, Bose, who considers himself the Rakhi brother of the women in Sandeshkhali, vowed to do everything in his power to protect them. He assured that the "tortured" women from Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district could seek refuge in Raj Bhavan, where they would be provided with shelter, food, and security. Bose emphasised, "Doors of Raj Bhavan are open for victimised women who can come and stay here. We will provide them shelter, food, and security," he told PTI. The governor said women feeling threatened could contact the 'Peace Room' at Raj Bhavan by dialing 033-22001641 to lodge complaints. He assured that prompt action would be taken, asserting, "Our Peace Room is always open, and any victim from Sandeshkhali can call to lodge any complaint." Notably, Raj Bhavan had previously provided shelter to ..

41,606 women personnel in Central Armed Police Forces, Assam Rifles: Govt

Among the steps taken to encourage recruitment, the MoS said was that the recruitment is being conducted by making wide publicity through print and electronic media.

2024 LS polls: 960 mn citizens, including 470 mn women, eligible to vote

Over 96 crore people, including 47 crore women, are eligible to cast vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, for which more than 12 lakh polling booths would be set up across India. Over 1.73 crore of those eligible to vote are in the age group of 18 to 19 years, according to Election Commission data. As many as 1.5 crore polling personnel will be deployed to ensure smooth conduct of the parliamentary elections to elect members of the 18th Lok Sabha. According to a 2023 letter sent by the EC to political parties, India had 17.32 crore registered voters in 1951, which rose to 19.37 crore in 1957. There were 91.20 crore voters in the 2019 polls. Out of the total voters registered in the electoral rolls, nearly 18 lakh are persons with disabilities. In the first Lok Sabha elections the voter turnout was recorded at 45 per cent. It was 67 per cent in the last parliamentary polls.

Non-Covid deaths high in people with diabetes, women affected more: Study

Non-Covid-related deaths increased among people having diabetes because of pandemic-related disruptions, new research published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal has found. The global review of studies comparing pre-pandemic and during-pandemic data found that the complication of sight loss in people with diabetes also increased. The negative impacts were most pronounced for women, younger people and racial and ethnic minority groups, it found. The team of researchers, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO), looked at 138 studies - North America (39), Western Europe (39), Asia (17) and others from Eastern Europe, South America, Egypt, Australia and multiple regions - to examine the impacts of pandemic-related disruptions on the vulnerable diabetic population. The research findings pointed to the importance of ensuring that all people with diabetes, especially those from the less advantaged groups, had consistent access to diabetes medication and care

Women outnumber men by 67,028 in Manipur as final electoral roll published

Women outnumber men by 67,028 in Manipur, as the final photo electoral roll of the northeastern state published on Monday revealed. The final electoral roll also showed a drop of 31,231 voters as compared to the final roll of 2023. The number of voters in 2023 was 20,57,854 while it is 20,26,623 now, according to the final electoral rolls of the two years. "Manipur recorded 20,26,623 electors with 9,79,678 men, 10,46,706 women and 239 third gender voters as per the final rolls for 2024," Chief Electoral Officer Pradeep Kumar Sha said in a statement. The total number of newly enrolled electors is 34,700 with 15,596 men, 19,095 women and nine third-gender electors. The names of 16,509 were deleted from the rolls during the revision period, the statement said. Imphal West district recorded the highest number of electors (3,81,005) followed by Imphal East district (3,23,844). Jiribam district has the least number of voters - 30,776, according to the statement.

More women to be employed in upcoming stretch of RRTS corridor: Reports

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation aims to involve more women employees than men in the operations of the next 25-km stretch of the RRTS corridor, which runs from Ghaziabad's Duhai Depot to Meerut South, sources said. Operations on the recently inaugurated 17-km-long primary section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor already involve more women staff than men. "NCRTC aims to involve more women employees in the operations of the next 25-km stretch of Ghaziabad's Duhai Depot to Meerut (south) RRTS corridor as well," a source in NCRTC told PTI on Wednesday. "At the recently inaugurated 17-km primary section, the ratio of women staff involved in the operations is more than 50 per cent and we aim to keep the same ratio of staff in the next stretch as well. According to the NCRTC sources, this move furthers the agency's efforts in breaking established gender norms in the transport sector. Women working in the functional 17-km stretc

PM Modi to address mass gathering of 200k women in Kerala on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a mass gathering of 2 lakh women in Thrissur on Wednesday, officially sounding the poll bugle for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Titled 'Sthree Shakthi Modikk Oppam' (Empower Women with Modi), the convention, to be held at the sprawling Thekkinkadu ground, is organised by the Kerala unit of the BJP to congratulate Modi for successfully passing the Women's Reservation Bill in both Houses of Parliament. Women from diverse backgrounds, including anganwadi teachers, ASHA workers, entrepreneurs, artists, MGNREGA and neighbourhood network workers, and social and cultural activists, are expected to participate in the event. Though the programme is planned as a mass meeting of women, it is viewed as the official launch of the poll campaign by the BJP for the upcoming general elections in its attempt to make political inroads in Kerala, which is currently dominated by CPI(M)-led LDF and Congress-led UDF. The BJP state leadership recently made it

Women's life insurance share rises to 34.2% in 2022-23: IRDAI report

As per the IRDAI's annual report 2023, of the total policies sold, the number of policies issued to women was around 9.73 million, which is 34.20 per cent of the total