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    Baghpat: Man with Disability Killed, Four Arrested

    Baghpat (UP), March 24 A 40-year-old disabled man was allegedly beaten to death, and his body was buried in a field here, police said on Tuesday, adding that four people have been arrested in the case.The deceased has been identified as Sanjay alias Sanju, a resident of Daha village, who...
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    Sudha Chandran's Journey: From Disability to Global Recognition

    Mumbai, March 24 Veteran actor-dancer Sudha Chandran, in an old video shared by Lehren TV, spoke about her journey and credited the Jaipur Foot for her achieving international celebrity status.Speaking at an event in the video shared by Lehren TV, she said, “Today, Sudha Chandran has become an...
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    Andhra Pradesh Launches Scheme for Free Bus Travel for People with Disabilities

    Amaravati, March 18 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the "Divyang Shakti" scheme here on Wednesday, which provides free bus travel to people with disabilities."Divyang Shakti," presented as a special gift for the Ugadi festival, focuses on social equity, mobility, and...
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    Man Awarded Compensation for 100% Disability After Road Accident

    New Delhi, March 17 A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded a compensation of ₹1.52 crore to a man who suffered 100 per cent permanent disability following a road accident in 2022.Presiding Officer Sudeep Raj Saini was hearing a claim petition filed by Bharat Ghai, who sustained...
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    Tax Reform, Disability Pensions, and Bank Fees: Chadha's Proposed Changes

    New Delhi, March 16 – Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Monday raised what he described as three "everyday anxieties" faced by ordinary Indians, urging the government to introduce constructive reforms.His proposals included the option for couples to file...
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    Kerala Announces Compensation for Wildlife Injuries and Fatalities

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 The Kerala government on Friday approved draft guidelines to provide financial assistance to victims of wildlife attacks from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan...
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    Government Schemes Support Divyangjan Participation in 'Viksit Bharat 2047'

    President Droupadi Murmu stated today that people with disabilities play a crucial role in the development of a country. Addressing the Purple Fest in New Delhi, the President said that the festival highlights the abilities of people with disabilities. She also emphasized that people with...
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    Addressing Barriers to Education for Vulnerable Children in Pakistan

    Islamabad, March 12. Millions of children in Pakistan are being left behind due to the slow, subtle erosion of chronic malnutrition. The crisis involves nearly 40 per cent of children under five in Pakistan who are stunted, nearly 10 million affected by chronic growth failure, and millions more...
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    High Court Cases Listed Before Supreme Court

    Key cases listed before the Supreme Court on Wednesday:* The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on a plea filed by a father seeking passive euthanasia for his son, who is 100% disabled and has been bedridden for over a decade.* The Supreme Court will hear a suo moto case related to the...
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    SC Seeks Decision on Monetary Support for Injured Military Cadets

    New Delhi, March 10 The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned that it could summon the defence and finance secretaries if their concerned ministries fail to take a decision on extending monetary benefits to military cadets who became unfit due to disability suffered during their training period.A...
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    Rajasthan Woman Overcomes Challenges to Launch Sanitary Napkin Business

    Churu (Rajasthan), March 8 The story of Rajasthan’s Pana Devi is one of courage, determination, and an indomitable spirit that overcame countless challenges, from childhood to adulthood, and ultimately led to a success story that many would consider near impossible.From a young age, Pana Devi...
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    Civil Services Achiever: Doctor Overcomes Disability to Secure Rank

    Kozhikode (Kerala), March 7 Thirty-year-old Dr. Athira Suguthan, from Kozhikode, Kerala, who has been confined to a wheelchair since a road accident 10 years ago, secured 483rd rank in the civil services exam, demonstrating how true grit and determination can overcome any disability.Athira...
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    Tragic Murder: Blind Son Buried After Father Sees Him as a Burden

    Kolkata, March 7 – A man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his only son, who had a disability, to death and burying him in Burdwan, West Bengal, police said on Saturday.The incident took place in Memari, in the East Burdwan district.The accused, identified as Sonalal Mandi, was...
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    NGO Responds to Neighbor's Concerns, Saves 80-Year-Old Patient

    Chandigarh, February 24 An elderly homeopathic doctor, over 80 years old, who has been living alone in a deplorable condition at his residence in Karnal district, Haryana, has been rescued by a social welfare organization.The neighbors of Harnail Singh had informed Apna Ashiana Organization...
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    Inspiration in Resilience: Student Writes Exam with Feet

    Nanded, February 12 Like lakhs of other students across Maharashtra, Suraj Shivraj Ubale is appearing for the state board's Class 12 examinations, which began on Tuesday.The only difference is that he is writing his papers using his feet; he has no hands.He had the option of using a scribe...
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    Motor Accident Claim: Man Awarded Compensation After Leg Amputation

    New Delhi, February 9 A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded Rs 68.56 lakh in compensation to a man who lost his right leg after being hit by a speeding truck in the Bawana area.Presiding Officer Sunil Kumar was hearing a claim petition by Pawan Kumar, who lost his leg after his...
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