Shillong, February 24 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has urged authorities to take strict action over the alleged racial and sexual harassment of a woman doctor from Nagaland in Uttar Pradesh, stating that such incidents should not be treated as recurring news headlines.Condemning...
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Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay has condemned the recent incident involving racial discrimination against women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Golay described the incident as unfortunate, stating that such instances highlight the importance of...
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Shillong, February 23 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, claiming that it was "unacceptable" and "a setback to India's diversity".Three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly...
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Shillong, February 23 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Monday, describing the incident as "deeply unfortunate" and "completely unacceptable".Reacting to the incident...
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New Delhi, February 23 The Congress demanded strict action in the incident in south Delhi, where three women from the Northeast were allegedly subjected to racial slurs and humiliation by their neighbors.Three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial slurs, humiliation...
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New Delhi, February 23 The North East Students Society Delhi University (NESSDU) has condemned an incident involving alleged racial harassment against three Arunachali students in the national capital, calling for strict and immediate action against those responsible.In a statement issued on...
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In New Delhi, three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial slurs, humiliation, and intimidation by their neighbors, who called them "dhandhewali," following a dispute over repair work at their rented flat in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi.Police stated that an FIR has been...
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New Delhi, February 22 They called us "dhandewali," claiming we engaged in sex work for Rs 500 by running a massage parlour, simply because we are from the Northeast, said a UPSC aspirant from Arunachal Pradesh who, along with her two roommates, were allegedly subjected to racial slurs by their...
New Delhi, February 22 Three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial slurs, humiliation, and intimidation by their neighbors, who called them "dhandhewali," following a dispute over some repair work at their rented flat in Malviya Nagar, south Delhi.The police said that...
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Today marks the observance of World Social Justice Day. This day is dedicated to addressing critical global issues such as poverty, discrimination, gender inequality, and unemployment. The United Nations designated this day in 2007 to promote the values of fairness, human rights, and social...
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Mumbai, Feb 19 – On the Indian edition of Wheel of Fortune, Akshay Kumar did what very few celebrities consistently do: he transformed a mainstream entertainment platform into a space for social commentary, further highlighting the racism faced by North East Indians.It all began when a...
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New Delhi, February 18 Identifying individuals based on race, region, gender, and caste would be a step backward, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while rejecting a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to prevent discrimination and violence against citizens from the northeastern region...
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Lucknow, February 17 The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed two amendment bills by voice vote on Tuesday to remove the word 'Kushtashram' (leprosy asylum) from municipal rulebooks, in a move aimed at ending discrimination against leprosy patients and ensuring a dignified place for them in society...
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Lucknow, February 16 The Uttar Pradesh government introduced two amendment bills in the assembly on Monday aimed at removing the term "Kushthashram" (leprosy asylum) from municipal laws. This move is intended to end discrimination against leprosy patients and ensure that they have a dignified...
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Islamabad, February 16 – A federal court in Pakistan has granted custody of a 13-year-old Christian girl, identified as Maria Shahbaz, to a Muslim man who had abducted her, converted her to Islam, and married her, according to a report.The judges did not accept the birth certificate presented...
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Ramgarh (Jharkhand), February 14 Three exclusive public toilets for transgender individuals have been opened in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, in an effort to prevent discrimination and provide a safe space for members of the community, an official said on Saturday.The toilets were...
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