March 8: The Revolutionary History Behind International Women’s Day
In 1975, the United Nations began officially observing International Women’s Day as part of International Women’s Year.
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In 1975, the United Nations began officially observing International Women’s Day as part of International Women’s Year.
Speaking before party cadres and supporters, Vijay briefly referred to the ongoing speculation about his personal life and urged them not to worry about the issue.
LPG Price Hike | Domestic cooking gas prices have increased across India, including Tamil Nadu, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder rising by ₹60 from March 7.
CM Siddaramaiah said, “The Rohith Vemula Act will be enacted to prevent atrocities on caste lines on students across all government, private, and deemed universities in the state.”
Rajeshwari acknowledged the support she received through the initiative and said, “The guidance, mentorship and structured preparation support provided through the Naan Mudhalvan initiative helped me plan my preparation effectively for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin released the “Stalin Statement,” outlining Tamil Nadu’s development roadmap for the next five years.
In July 2021, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was appointed as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh by the President of India. In February 2023, he was appointed as the 28th Governor of Bihar. Later, in January 2025, he assumed office as the Governor of Kerala.
RN Ravi has resigned as the Governor of Tamil Nadu and has been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal as part of a series of gubernatorial appointments and transfers announced by the President of India.
IND vs ENG | India won the match by 7 runs and secured their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, where they will face New Zealand.
Actor and TVK chief Vijay and actress Trisha Krishnan attended the wedding reception of film producer Kalpathi S. Suresh and Meenakshi Suresh’s son in Chennai.