"I don't feel we should differentiate between men and women...": Karnataka Dy CM backs menstrual leave policy

Dec 04, 2025

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Thursday responded to opposition to the state's menstrual leave policy, emphasising equality and empowerment for women. He stated...

Menstruation leave for all women at VSF

Mar 09, 2023

New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI/PRNewswire): 'Menstruation cramps' better known as 'period cramps' is still not a very comfortable terminology used or acknowledged by...

Inflation worries continue for US Fed, no policy rate cut for seventh time

Jun 13, 2024

The US Federal Reserve, in its latest monetary policy meeting, voted to leave the key interest rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50 per cent, maintaining the...

Inflation worries continue for US Fed, no policy rate cut for sixth time

May 02, 2024

The US Federal Reserve, in its latest monetary policy meeting, voted to leave the key interest rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50 per cent, keeping the...

Policy delays leave Pakistan short of critical medicines

Mar 12, 2026

Pakistan faces a severe shortage of life-saving medicines, including cancer drugs and vaccines, due to government delays in notifying official prices. While global supply...

Karnataka announces 6-month child care leave for government women employees

Mar 09, 2021

Bengaluru (Karnataka), [India], March 9 : On the occasion of international women's day, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has announced a proposal to...