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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supreme court
tripura
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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february 2, 2026
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urban development
uttar pradesh assembly
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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february 2026
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uttar pradesh municipalities act, 1916
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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