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Topic: Transgender Bill

Swachh Bharat’s first transgender toilets in MP is a giant leap: IAS officer

Misha Singh -
For decades, policy-making in India has treated transgenders as invisible while allocating funds for creation of public facilities. But inclusivity can't be reduced to a token exercise.

‘Murder of gender justice’ — activists urge President Kovind not to sign transgender bill

Fatima Khan -
Trans-rights activists say the transgender bill will lead to complete disenfranchisement of the community.

In Pictures: Delhi Queer Pride Parade takes on Transgender Bill 2019

ThePrint Team -
The parade saw people march in support of trans rights and express their disapproval of the Transgender Bill 2019, calling it dehumanising and regressive.

‘Unscientific & regressive’ — why transgenders bill tabled in Rajya Sabha is contentious

Revathi Krishnan -
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 was tabled in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday, three months after the Lok Sabha cleared it.

‘Even the definition is off the mark’ — why transgenders are upset with Modi govt bill

Revathi Krishnan -
Members of the community say the Modi government’s Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill overlooks several of their grievances. 

Gurcharan Das wants a ‘strong state’ & Sajjid Chinoy wants a new policy agenda

Rachel John -
The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

On Women’s Day, I want a transgender law that won’t hurt one’s sense of self: Apsara Reddy

Apsara Reddy -
The Transgender Persons Bill puts the onus on a medical officer to tell trans individuals if they're 'good enough' to be who they truly are!

How 3 bills violate the rights of the very people they seek to empower

Shreya Ila Anasuya -
Breaking down the possible impact of three crucial bills, if passed.

Neglected by Centre, NE transgender activists push for state-level welfare bodies

Makepeace Sitlhou -
Northeast activists claim they were not consulted by experts before drafting Transgender Bill 2016, due to be tabled in winter session of Parliament.

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Opinion

From populism to productivity—why the Budget 2026 makes a structural turn

Mukesh Butani -
The Budget proposals seek to balance sustained high economic growth with fiscal discipline and structural transformation.

Budget 2026 squarely puts manufacturing at the centre of India’s growth strategy

Budget 2026 is deliberately boring. Given the global climate, it’s a smart decision

Economy

Sitharaman proposes a new National Institute of Design in eastern India. ‘A good push’

Tina Das -
The Indian fashion design industry had a market value of approximately ₹15.1 lakh crore in 2023 and is expected to reach around Rs 45.3 lakh crore by 2032.

Defence

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

Mayank Kumar -
After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

National Interest

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

Shekhar Gupta -
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.

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