marginalized communities

Islamabad, March 30 – Human rights activists and civil society organizations have strongly condemned the planned demolition and forced eviction of residents in Allama Iqbal Colony, a 25-year-old predominantly Christian working-class settlement in Islamabad. The community now faces an imminent...

New Delhi, March 29 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday emphasized the need for accessible, affordable, and timely justice for all citizens, asserting that it is a right for everyone, not just a privilege for a select few.He also called for inclusive, technology-driven access to justice...

New Delhi, March 14 – A political controversy erupted on Saturday over remarks made by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, about Kanshi Ram, also known as Bahujan Nayak. Leaders from the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress exchanged...

Palghar, March 10 Maharashtra BJP MLA Sneha Dube Pandit has urged women from marginalized and tribal communities to seek free sanitary napkins through the public distribution system (PDS) and said she will also raise their concerns in the state assembly.Speaking at an event to mark...

Itanagar, March 9 The Arunachal Pradesh government has taken several initiatives to uplift the Puroik community and integrate them into the mainstream through welfare schemes, vocational training, and educational support. Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) Minister Kento Jini...

Chennai, March 5 VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday demanded the immediate establishment of a police station in Nanguneri in the Tirunelveli district to prevent recurring incidents of caste-related violence.Speaking to reporters following a recent double murder in the area, the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 An online portal has been developed for the timely disbursement of assistance from the distress relief fund of the Scheduled Tribes Development Department, Kerala, Minister O R Kelu said on Wednesday.With the launch of the portal, emergency medical aid and financial...

Chennai, March 3 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Tuesday that his government has credited a special fund of Rs 2,000 to the bank accounts of 37.79 lakh people from marginalized sections of society.Responding to requests for additional support for the elderly, widows...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences on the passing of CPI veteran Thiru R. Nallakannu, stating that he will be remembered for his close connection with ordinary people and his efforts to represent the interests of the marginalized, workers, and farmers. In his message, Mr...

New Delhi, February 23 – Assam Legislative Assembly Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia said on Monday that discussions with the regional party, Raijor Dal, led by Akhil Gogoi, are ongoing, and no final decision has been taken regarding any alliance or seat-sharing arrangement.Speaking...

New Delhi, February 17 – Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan led the nation in paying tributes to Bharat Ratna awardee and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary, remembering him as a true leader who dedicated his life to social justice and public service.In a post...

Mumbai, February 13 VFS Global Foundation announced on Friday that it has opened its fifth skill training center in the country in Chandigarh, which aims to train 80 students from marginalized communities within the first year.The first batch will consist of 25 students, who have already been...

Chandigarh, February 11 The Haryana government is following the philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, focusing on uplifting the poorest of the poor, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Wednesday.The government is ensuring that development reaches the most marginalized, and no citizen...