Chandigarh, July 24, 2026 – The Punjab Government’s Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana is witnessing overwhelming participation from women across the state, with the number of beneficiaries now crossing the 70 lakh mark. What started with a target of around 52 lakh has far exceeded expectations, showing just how widely the scheme has been accepted. The...
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Widow Allegedly Gang-Raped During SIR Form Verification Visit in Haryana’s Nuh; Police Launch Investigation
Nuh (Haryana): A shocking case of alleged gang rape has emerged from Haryana’s Nuh district, where a widow was reportedly assaulted by multiple men after she visited a location to complete formalities related to a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form. The incident has sparked outrage in the region and prompted a police investigation. According to...
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Accuses Congress of Blocking Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused the Congress party of obstructing the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament for decades. He said the BJP government fulfilled a long-pending demand by passing the legislation and giving women a stronger voice in the country’s democratic system. Addressing a public gathering in Haryana, Saini said the...
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Hisar Woman Remarries Boyfriend in Rajasthan, Husband Reaches Wedding Venue After Seeing WhatsApp Status
Hisar: A surprising family dispute came to light after a man from Haryana’s Hisar claimed that his wife secretly married her boyfriend in Rajasthan. According to the husband, he learned about the wedding only after seeing a WhatsApp status shared by someone. He immediately rushed to the wedding venue, where a heated argument reportedly took...
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Rohtak Shocker: Man Throws Minor Girl on Road During Family Dispute, Woman Rescues Child
A disturbing incident has come to light from Rohtak, Haryana, where a man allegedly picked up a minor girl and threw her onto the road during a family dispute. The accused also reportedly slapped the child several times before a woman stepped in and rescued her. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents, with...
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Homemaker’s work cannot be measured by minimum wages alone: HC enhances accident compensation by Rs 14.79 lakh
Homemaker’s work cannot be measured by minimum wages alone: HC enhances accident compensation by Rs 14.79 lakh The Punjab and Haryana High Court made a decision about accident compensation . They said that the work a homemaker does is worth a lot more than the minimum wage. The court thinks that homemakers do an important...
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Arvind Kejriwal Congratulates Punjab Women Ahead of Maa-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana Rollout
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has congratulated the women of Punjab as the state prepares to roll out the Maa-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana on July 1. In a post on social media, he extended his greetings to mothers, sisters, and daughters across the state and described the initiative as a landmark step for women’s empowerment. Kejriwal...
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Zirakpur Doctor Faces POCSO Case After Minor Girl Alleges Sexual Assault
Zirakpur: Police have booked a doctor in Zirakpur after a 15-year-old girl accused him of sexual assault. The allegations prompted authorities to register a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and begin a detailed investigation. According to police sources, the girl’s family approached authorities with a complaint, leading officers to...
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32,000 Women Abandoned by NRI Husbands in Punjab: NCW Chief
The issue of women allegedly abandoned by Non-Resident Indian (NRI) husbands has once again come into focus after the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) stated that around 32,000 women in Punjab have been affected by such cases. The remarks have highlighted concerns about the legal and social challenges faced by women involved...
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Jayashree Ullal Ranked Among America’s Richest Self-Made Women
SAN FRANCISCO, June 10 — Jayashree Ullal, the Indian-origin President and CEO of Arista Networks, has been ranked among the wealthiest self-made women in the United States, with an estimated net worth of $6.8 billion, according to Forbes’ latest America’s Richest Self-Made Women list. Ullal is recognized as the highest-ranked Indian-origin woman on the prestigious...