New Delhi, Women should pursue a “career with character”, bringing sincerity, ethical values and a sense of responsibility to the workplace, said Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief V Shantha Kumari.. Women should pursue ‘career with character’: Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief. In an interview with PTI, Kumari also spoke about the organisation’s perspective on feminism, stating that the Indian approach to feminism emphasises developing one’s own qualities and character rather than competing with men.. Rashtra Sevika Samiti, founded in 1936, functions as a women’s organisation parallel to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for men.. Kumari said women can contribute to the nation’s development alongside men in different fields.. “Women can choose any career, but it should be a career with character,” she said, explaining that work should be done with sincerity and without corruption.. According to her, women often bring a sense of family and care into the workplace, which can help create a more positive and responsible work environment.. “Women have the nature of treating everyone like a family member because of Matritva . If they bring such a family atmosphere, people will work together with sincerity,” she said.. Kumari said women can manage both family responsibilities and professional work.. “A woman has the capability to manage the family and work outside, and therefore can contribute significantly to the welfare of society and the nation,” she said.. The Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief said the organisation encourages women to participate in social and national development through its network of shakhas.. “Through our shakhas, we encourage women to set aside time and contribute to the welfare of society,” Kumari said, adding that the organisation engages women from childhood through different groups to instil in them a sense of responsibility towards society.. She added that women should think about how they could contribute to the nation wherever they are whether at home or in the workplace.. Commenting on government initiatives such as the Lakhpati Didi programme aimed at improving women’s economic participation, Kumari said schemes that support women financially can help them gain confidence and plan their future.. “First of all, we should encourage women. If they are facing economic problems in their work, they should be supported, including with financial help. Only then can they think about their future properly,” she told PTI.. Kumari said government programmes to support women’s livelihoods are positive steps, but their effective implementation is crucial.. “What the government is doing is good. The plans are very good, but the execution should be proper; they should reach even the remote villages,” she said, adding that the society should also play a role in ensuring that such initiatives reach the intended beneficiaries.. Kumari encouraged young women to use their abilities and innovative ideas to create opportunities. “The younger generation has many 

 New Delhi, India, home to one of the world’s largest homoeopathy ecosystems, is set to emerge as a global leader in the sector, driven by strong clinical expertise, large-scale practitioner networks, and internationally recognised quality certifications and standards.. India set to lead global homoeopathy with certified quality frameworks: Experts. For decades, the German homoeopathy brands have enjoyed a premium global reputation, often being perceived as the gold standard in quality, consistency, and research-backed manufacturing, AYUSH experts said.. However, they said that India is not only on track to match but even surpass them, driven by two powerful quality frameworks – the AYUSH Premium Mark and NABL accreditation.. According to industry reports, the country has over 2.5 lakh registered homoeopathy practitioners, nearly 300 teaching institutions, and millions of patients relying on homoeopathy as their primary or complementary system of medicine.. The global homoeopathy market is valued at over USD 8 to 10 billion, with Europe accounting for a significant share, historically dominated by Germany. Experts believe that quality-backed Indian brands are now well-positioned to challenge this dominance.. “The key differentiator lies in certified quality and scientific validation,” said Dr Pradeep Prajapati, Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda .. He added that the AYUSH Premium Mark, launched by the Ministry of AYUSH, represents global-level compliance in manufacturing, safety, and quality management for AYUSH products.. The NABL certification ensures internationally benchmarked accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility in testing and quality control – aligned with ISO standards recognised across Europe and beyond, Dr Prajapati explained.. Rajeshwar Tiwari, a senior representative from the Ministry of AYUSH, said India has unmatched clinical data, practitioner strength, and patient diversity in homoeopathy.. “When this experiential advantage is supported by certified quality frameworks like AYUSH Premium and NABL, Indian homoeopathy gains scientific credibility that is globally comparable. This integration of research, regulation, and manufacturing excellence is essential for competing with established European brands,” Tiwari said.. A landmark example of this shift is Adven Biotech, which has become India’s first homoeopathy company to receive both the AYUSH Premium Mark and NABL certification.. Adesh Sharma, CEO of Adven Biotech, said AYUSH Premium and NABL are not just certificates; they are global passports for Indian homoeopathy.. “For years, Indian brands were clinically strong but undervalued internationally due to a lack of globally recognised quality benchmarks. These certifications change that perception completely and put Indian companies on the same platform as leading German manufacturers,” Sharma said.. He added that India stands to gain strategically. “Germany may have legacy, but India has scale, talent, raw mater 

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal for the successful conduct of elections in the Himalayan nation, and said the historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal’s democratic journey.. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed India’s commitment to working with Nepal’s new government for shared progress and prosperity. (@NarendraModi). ALSO READ | Nepal’s first female PM, Sushila Karki steers return to polls after Gen-Z revolt: From discord to Discord, and beyond. Modi also said as a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal and its new government to scale new heights of shared peace, progress and prosperity. “I warmly congratulate the people and government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections. It is heartening to see my Nepali sisters and brothers exercise their democratic rights so vibrantly. This historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal’s democratic journey,” Modi said in a post on X.. ALSO READ | Rapper, politician and a Gen-Z favourite: Who is Balen Shah, frontrunner for Nepal PM post?. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Saturday heading towards a landslide victory in Nepal’s first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests last year, shattering the dominance of the established political parties.. The RSP, which was formed in 2022 by Rabi Lamichhane, has won 39 of the 50 seats declared so far, including a clean sweep in the 10 constituencies of Kathmandu district, and is leading in 80 others, according to the Election Commission of Nepal.. The RSP, which has projected Balendra Shah as its PM candidate and organised its first election campaign at Janakpur in Madhesh, is heading towards a clean sweep of the province.. ALSO READ | Nepal Elections 2026: Why are there two types of ballot in Nepal and what is mixed electoral system?. The high-stakes election on Thursday came six months after deadly protests toppled the government led by Oli, with at least 77 people killed.. The September 2025 youth-led demonstrations, under a loose Gen Z banner, began over a brief social media ban but quickly tapped into broader grievances over corruption and a struggling economy. 

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal for the successful conduct of elections in the Himalayan nation, and said the historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal’s democratic journey.. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed India’s commitment to working with Nepal’s new government for shared progress and prosperity. (@NarendraModi). ALSO READ | Nepal’s first female PM, Sushila Karki steers return to polls after Gen-Z revolt: From discord to Discord, and beyond. Modi also said as a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal and its new government to scale new heights of shared peace, progress and prosperity. “I warmly congratulate the people and government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections. It is heartening to see my Nepali sisters and brothers exercise their democratic rights so vibrantly. This historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal’s democratic journey,” Modi said in a post on X.. ALSO READ | Rapper, politician and a Gen-Z favourite: Who is Balen Shah, frontrunner for Nepal PM post?. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Saturday heading towards a landslide victory in Nepal’s first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests last year, shattering the dominance of the established political parties.. The RSP, which was formed in 2022 by Rabi Lamichhane, has won 39 of the 50 seats declared so far, including a clean sweep in the 10 constituencies of Kathmandu district, and is leading in 80 others, according to the Election Commission of Nepal.. The RSP, which has projected Balendra Shah as its PM candidate and organised its first election campaign at Janakpur in Madhesh, is heading towards a clean sweep of the province.. ALSO READ | Nepal Elections 2026: Why are there two types of ballot in Nepal and what is mixed electoral system?. The high-stakes election on Thursday came six months after deadly protests toppled the government led by Oli, with at least 77 people killed.. The September 2025 youth-led demonstrations, under a loose Gen Z banner, began over a brief social media ban but quickly tapped into broader grievances over corruption and a struggling economy. 

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two new corridors of the Delhi Metro and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth about ₹33,500 crore in the national capital on Sunday. The prime minister is also expected to address a public gathering during the event.. Delhi metro news: Modi will also lay the foundation stone for three Delhi Metro corridors under Phase 5(A). (Sanchit Khanna/HT). Ahead of Modi’s scheduled inauguration, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the expansion of the metro network is helping improve the public transport system. She added that the Delhi government has given priority to public transport in the 2025-26 budget.. Modi to inaugurate 2 new Delhi Metro corridors: Routes and other details. The prime minister will inaugurate the Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Pink Line and the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park stretch of the Magenta Line.. After the launch, the Pink Line will extend to 71.56 kilometres. This will complete the country’s first fully operational “ring metro” that runs around large parts of Delhi, officials told HT.. Stations along this stretch include Burari, Jharoda Majra, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Soorghat, Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura and Yamuna Vihar before Maujpur-Babarpur, as mentioned in an earlier HT report.. Gupta said the project will strengthen connectivity between north-east and north-west Delhi and allow quicker travel across several parts of the Capital.. The Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park corridor will take the Magenta Line close to 49 kilometres in length. Notably, the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park stretch is an extension of the Botanical Garden-Krishna Park Extension Magenta Line.. It will include seven elevated stations such as Madhuban Chowk, Uttar Pitampura-Prashant Vihar, Haiderpur Village, Haiderpur Badli Mor and Bhalswa.. The Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section also features a new bridge over the Yamuna and a double-decker viaduct that carries both a metro track and a road flyover.. Foundation stone for three new metro corridors. Modi will also lay the foundation stone for three Delhi Metro corridors under Phase 5(A). The projects include the 9.913km underground Central Vista corridor linking Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and Indraprastha, the 2.263km underground extension of the Golden Line between Aerocity and Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1, and a 3.9km elevated extension of the Golden Line from Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj.. The government said that the corridors are expected to strengthen links between Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) cities such as Noida, Faridabad and Ballabhgarh.. Apart from the metro projects, the prime minister will also launch and lay foundation stones for works worth around ₹15,200 crore under the redevelopment of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colonies.. Meanwhile, a day before International Women’s Day on Sunday, Gupta travelled on a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus using th