In recent years, Indian women have gained prominence in national service, security, governance, and corporate leadership. They are leading critical military operations, securing appointments, and driving inclusive growth in the corporate world. Their achievements inspire a generation to rise above constraints and serve the nation with resilience and purpose.
The Women Entrepreneurs Review team has covered the top news about women who stood out throughout the week, from leading critical national security operations like Operation Sindoor, where women officers demonstrated exemplary courage, to securing key appointments, passing of Kerala's literacy icon, to revival of inactive Women's Commission, all of these and more.
Kerala's Literacy icon KV Rabiya passes at 59 battling Cancer
Kerala's literacy icon, KV Rabiya, passed away at 59 after battling cancer. Despite being wheelchair-bound since 14, she dedicated her life to adult literacy, women's empowerment, and social reform. Rabiya's body was placed for public homage at Tirurangadi PSMO College and laid to rest in a local mosque.
Shalini Warrier Appointed CEO & Co-Promoter of Gosree Finance Limited
The transition in leadership is a significant milestone in GFL's vision and strategic growth. Gosree Finance Limited (GFL), a Kochi-based non-banking financial company registered with the Reserve Bank of India, has made Shalini Warrier its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Promoter, effective June 2. Warrier is an experienced banking professional and former Executive Director at Federal Bank.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces Revival of Inactive Women's Commission
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared on Monday that the Delhi Commission for Women, which had been dormant for some time, will be reactivated soon to deal with the increasing number of pending cases related to women in distress.
Addressing the ‘Rashtriya Mahila Aapke Ghar Jan Sunwai’ event, organised by the National Women Commission, CM Gupta underscored the pressing need for a working women's commission, citing that there are almost 1,500 cases pending action.
Col Sofiya, Wing Commander Vyomika & FS Vikram give Briefing on 'Operation Sindoor'
In response to the deadliest terror attack killing 25 Indians and 1 Nepali civilian, including a local Muslim pony rider in Pahalgam, which occurred on April 22, the Indian government and military have responded by launching "Operation Sindoor", a series of strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Operation Sindoor aimed to dismantle terror infrastructure and deliver justice to Pahalgam victims, targeting nine sites in Pakistan and PoK, focusing on cross-border linkages. The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force jointly executed the operation striking Bahawalpur, Muridke, Tehra Kalan, Sialkot, Bhimber, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad, known to host training camps for JeM, LeT, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Flexible Work & Inclusive Hiring Drive Rise in Women's Workforce Participation: Apna Report
As per professional networking site Apna, women workforce participation increased dramatically in the first quarter of 2025, led by flexible work, inclusive hiring, and rising job opportunities in Tier II and Tier III cities. Apna's India at Work – Q1 2025 report showed a record 1.81 crore job applications—a 30 percent increase over last year—indicating increasing economic optimism and a boom in digital hiring across sectors.
Indore to Host Three-Day Celebration for 300th Birth Anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
On the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the Union Ministry of Culture will host a grand three-day function from May 29 to 31. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will also join the celebration.
The celebrations will span across cities such as Indore, Maheshwar, and Varanasi, highlighting Devi Ahilyabai’s legacy of good governance, women’s empowerment, and public welfare. In preparation for the event, a virtual meeting was held on Friday, attended by Indore Divisional Commissioner Deepak Singh.
