Now, women voters outnumber male counterparts in 13 states, one UT
As of January 1, 2025, women voters outnumber men in 13 states and one Union Territory, with new entries including Assam, Karnataka, and Nagaland. Nationwide, the total female electorate is still 2.33 crore fewer than males among 99-crore voters. Notable states with high third-gender electors include Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
|
||||||
|
||||||
You Might Like💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News MentionsUniversity of Texas at Austin Public university in Austin, Texas, USUnion territory Form of administrative division in IndiaRelief to undertrial prisoners: Centre writes to states to enact Section 479 of BNSSThe Central government has instructed states and Union Territories to implement Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, providing relief to..IndiaTimes After SC's nudge, MHA bars caste-based duties in prisonsThe Indian home ministry has revised its model prisons law and manual to comply with the Supreme Court's ruling against caste-based discrimination and manual..IndiaTimes Karnataka State in southern IndiaHC nixes central, Karnataka rules on green energy generation & purchaseKarnataka High Court invalidated Centre and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission rules on green energy citing conflicting with the Electricity Act-2003...IndiaTimes Claws out: Man catches leopard by its tail, saves villagers from jaws of deathA brave farmer in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, stopped a leopard by grabbing its tail during a rescue operation. As the leopard approached women and children,..IndiaTimes States, private universities object to NEP rider for college ratingsThe University Grants Commission's draft notification to grade Higher Education Institutions based on National Education Policy 2020 implementation has faced..IndiaTimes HMPV not new virus, no reason to worry: Health minister JP NaddaUnion health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujarat, the..IndiaTimes Nagaland State in northeastern IndiaIn India, the Hornbill Festival keeps traditions alive Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published Assam State in northeastern IndiaArmy, Navy, NDRF deployed to rescue 11 trapped in flooded Assam 'rat hole' mineRescue teams from the Army, Navy, Assam Rifles, NDRF, and SDRF have been deployed to save 11 miners trapped in a flooded 'rat hole' coal mine in Assam's Dima..IndiaTimes Forest guards escort kids to school as tigers prowl Assam tea gardenTigers roaming around Kaliabor tea estate in Assam's Nagaon have led to a 70% attendance drop at Nam Kamakhya Lower Primary School. To ensure student safety..IndiaTimes One arrested for 'illegal' coal mine in Assam that trapped nine workers, rescue operations still on 24 hours laterAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the arrest of Punish Nunisa for an 'illegal' coal mine incident in Umrangso, where nine workers have been trapped due..IndiaTimes Tamil Nadu State in southern India'Sexual assault on a student is cruel': MK Stalin says unfair to blame government over Anna University rape caseTamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin condemned the sexual assault at Anna University and emphasized the government's commitment to justice. He criticized the..IndiaTimes Stalin: Will fight legally against 'anti-federal' UGC draft rulesTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the Centre for the draft UGC Regulations 2025, deeming it an attack on federalism. He opposed the expanded role of governors..IndiaTimes Assembly bypolls: UP's Milkipur and Tamil Nadu's Erode East to go to polls on February 5The Election Commission of India announced bypoll dates for the assembly constituencies of Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh and Erode East in Tamil Nadu. Polling will..IndiaTimes Tamil Nadu governor walks out of House amid anthem rowIn a new confrontation, Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi walked out of the state assembly, protesting the absence of the national anthem at the session's start. This..IndiaTimes Maharashtra State in Western IndiaIndia's electorate crosses 99 crore, women voters exceed 48 crore markIndia's electorate has grown by 2.2% to over 99 crore since the last special summary revision in 2024, with female voters exceeding 48 crore for the first time...IndiaTimes After Maharashtra & Haryana setbacks, Congress hopes for marginal bouncebackCongress aims to revive its weakened national presence through the Delhi elections despite poor past performances. After consecutive assembly defeats, the party..IndiaTimes 3 held for destroying tiger carcassForest officials in Maharashtra's Bhandara arrested three villagers for chopping and attempting to destroy a tiger's carcass that was electrocuted by an..IndiaTimes Related videos from verified sources
|