2014 SC ruling recognised right to self-identified gender & ordered govts to offer reservation. 2019 law prohibits discrimination, requires govt to introduce adequate healthcare facilities.
Assam has 414 third gender voters, including the highest in Nagaon with 86, followed by Tinsukia (36), Kamrup (Metro) at 34, Kamrup (Rural) at 29, according to official data.
The event — which was held 30 September-1 October & was inaugurated by Union minister Bhupender Yadav — was organised by organisation called Youth Thinkers Forum.
In advisory to states & UTs, rights panel gives 32 suggestions for welfare of trans people, from free education & scholarship provisions to sensitising families.
In 245th report on prison reforms, panel also recommended mechanism to ensure proper care for transgender inmates, besides need for clear definition for 'young offenders'.
HC disposes of writ petition filed by couple seeking nod for genital reconstructive surgery on 7-year-old who suffers from genetic disorder, wants expert panel to take decision.
The two transgender persons were attacked around 1 am Wednesday under Tappachabutra Police Station. They were hit with stones and stabbed, resulting in their deaths on the spot.
These were the battles we thought we’d already fought. The slow recognition that caste is a plague upon Indian society. The hard-won right to choose your own partner.
November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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