West Bengal's BJP government presented its first budget, announcing a 20% DA hike for state employees, 1 lakh government job recruitments, and a Rs 36,000 crore direct cash transfer scheme for women aged 25-60. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta highlighted efforts to restore fiscal discipline and build a corruption-free administration.
A 70-year-old Hong Kong gang member was sentenced to one year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution after they were trafficked to the city on job scams in 2023. The women were rescued after alerting the Thai consulate.
Tim Walsh, a decorated coach with Olympic and World Championship gold medals, will lead Rugby Australia's women's high-performance programs. His role aims to align the Wallaroos and sevens teams, transition the Wallaroos to a full-time program, and boost their competitiveness for the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.
A menopausa é vista de forma mais individualizada, com foco na qualidade de vida. A terapia hormonal, antes vista como vilã, é reavaliada, mas desinformação sobre rejuvenescimento prolifera nas redes sociais.
13-year-old Yu Zidi dominated the Chinese National Swimming Championships, winning three gold medals and setting new personal bests. Her victory in the 400m IM broke a decade-old record, and her time ranks eighth fastest globally this season.
A report into the NHS's biggest maternity scandal in Nottingham is set to reveal "horrendous" failings, including racism, over many years. The inquiry by Donna Ockenden covers 2,500 cases of baby and mother deaths or injuries. Nottinghamshire police are considering corporate manslaughter charges.
India's women's 4x100m relay team secured gold at the Asian Relay Championships 2026 with a season-best time of 43.85 seconds, narrowly defeating China. The team also contributed to a mixed 4x100m bronze and a mixed 4x400m silver, though the 4x400m relays saw mixed results overall. India finished the championships with one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.
Shree Charani has matched Poonam Yadav's record of 10 wickets in a single Women's T20 World Cup, achieving this in just her third match of the 2026 tournament. Despite India's loss to South Africa, Charani's performance highlights her rapid rise.
Extreme heat in India is causing prolonged school closures, forcing parents, disproportionately women, to juggle work and childcare. This disruption impacts household income, career progression, and children's education, highlighting a lack of gender-sensitive climate action plans.
South Africa chased down 159 to beat India by six wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup. Marizanne Kapp's 81 off 45 balls powered a record-breaking pursuit, keeping SA's semifinal hopes alive.
A new report by Chayn highlights that social media companies and authorities fail women by focusing on nudity, not consent, in image-based abuse. The report, featuring Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar and a woman named Mahnoor, argues that even non-explicit images can have devastating consequences, leading to social ostracization and reputational damage.
Melinda French Gates discusses how shame is used to silence women discussing family planning, arguing it's a tactic to avoid real issues. She emphasizes recognizing and resisting this tactic in everyday conversations.
The Indian government is close to finalizing a constitutional amendment to implement women's reservation by expanding Lok Sabha and assembly seats. The proposal may keep the 1971 Census for inter-state seat ratios while using the 2011 Census for redrawing internal constituency boundaries.
The 2024 Sample Registration System report reveals 3.5% of the population is widowed, divorced, or separated, with women (5.4%) significantly outnumbering men (1.6%). Tamil Nadu reports the highest percentage (7.2%) in this category, while Bihar has the lowest (1.5%).
Marizanne Kapp starred with bat and ball, taking 2/27 and scoring an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to lead South Africa to a six-wicket victory over India in the Women's T20 World Cup. India posted 158/7, but Kapp's performance, aided by dropped catches, secured the win with five balls to spare.
Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu blamed a poor batting display for their five-wicket loss to West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 98, a total West Indies chased down with 23 balls to spare.
Leeds Rhinos defeated St Helens 28-12, moving into second place in the Women's Super League. Tries from Connie Boyd (2), Ebony Stead, and Ruby Enright, along with Mel Howard's conversions, secured the victory.
The article critiques the "manosphere's" fixation on policing gender, using examples like attacks on Michelle Obama and Brigitte Macron. It argues this behavior stems from status competition and fear of demotion, not genuine identity concerns, and is amplified in online echo chambers.
India Women scored 158/7 against South Africa after opting to bat first. Despite a promising start, they struggled to build momentum, with South Africa's pace bowlers taking crucial wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma formed a partnership, but neither could provide a finishing flourish.
South Africa Women's innings against India Women features strong batting from Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits, with Kapp reaching her fifty. Despite dropped catches and strategic bowling from India, South Africa maintains a competitive score, needing 37 runs from the final 4 overs.
South Africa Women are chasing a target against India, but the required run rate is climbing. Tazmin Brits is struggling to score quickly, and key batter Marizanne Kapp is trying to keep the chase alive with aggressive shots. South Africa is 59/2 at the halfway mark, needing 100 runs from 10 overs.
India Women posted a total of 158/7 against South Africa Women in their T20 match. Despite a promising start, India struggled to build momentum, with South Africa's bowlers taking timely wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma formed a partnership, but neither could provide a finishing flourish.
Ahead of the India Women vs South Africa Women match, Isa Guha and Katey Martin discuss the pitch conditions, favoring spinners. Both captains, Harmanpreet Kaur (India) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), express their strategies, with India opting to bat first on Kaur's 200th game.
South Africa Women are 59/2 after 9.6 overs, with Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits building a partnership. Kapp hit a six and a four, while Brits added another boundary. They need 134 runs from 88 balls.
