In recent years, women have shattered stereotypes in business, politics, and technology by being successful in a wide range of professions. As evidenced by increased opportunities for education and employment, gender equality is increasing. Society as a whole is heavily invested in preventing gender-based violence and fighting stereotypes. Due to their advocacy for gender equality, women are becoming more and more represented in politics. This movement is being propelled by the diverse roles played by women and also emphasizes the significance of women's empowerment for progress in society.
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Idashisha Nongrang becomes Meghalaya's First Female Police Chief
The state of Meghalaya is all set to welcome its first woman head of police as Idashisha Nongrang has been appointed as its next Director General of Police. Idashisha is a 1992-batch IPS officer. L R Bishnoi, the outgoing DGP will vacate the office on May 19 and Idashisha will take over the reign on May 20. Idashisha is currently the Director General of Civil Defence and Home Guard for Meghalaya. She has been appointed to the top post for two years.
Girls outperform Boys with 91.5% Pass Percentage in CBSE XII Board Results 2024
The Central Board of Secondary Education Class XII examinations, 2024, saw an 87.9 per cent success rate, slightly higher than last year's 87.3 per cent. The number of students who scored over 90 per cent in aggregate increased from 1.12 lakh to 1.16 lakh. Additionally, Girls outperformed boys, with a 91.5 per cent success rate compared to 85.1 per cent. The highest pass percentages were in Panchkula with 93.9 per cent, Patna with 89.1 per cent, Noida with 87.1 per cent, and Dehradun with 88.4 per cent. Thiruvananthapuram topped 17 CBSE regions with a pass percentage of 99.9 per cent, followed by Vijayawada, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
India to Host South African Women's Cricket Team for Multi-Format Series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released the schedule for South Africa's visit to India which includes three T20Is, numerous ODIs, and a women's Test match on Tuesday. From June 16 to July 9, 2024, India will host the South African women's team in a multi-format series. The T20Is and one-off Test will be held in Chennai, while the one-dayers will be played in Bengaluru.
Isha Ambani urge for Systematic Change for Women in Tech
Isha M Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries Limited, emphasized the need for systematic change to increase women's participation in science and technology at the Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day India 2024 in New Delhi, highlighting the gender gap in India's tech workforce.
Cannes Film Festival announces Guneet Monga to lead WIF India
The Cannes Film Festival announced that the Oscar-winning producer, Guneet Monga Kapoor, will lead Women In Film (WIF) India. WIF, Los Angeles revealed its plans to launch an India chapter. India's Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI) initiative aims to promote gender equity in Indian screen industries, with industry leaders supporting research, mentorship, and creative labs for women filmmakers.
