social justice

Bengaluru, February 21 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed serious concerns about financial difficulties, low enrolment rates, and the lack of scientific awareness in universities, urging Vice-Chancellors to uphold their constitutional responsibilities beyond...

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...

Jammu, February 19 – J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the regularization of daily-rated workers will begin in a phased, structured, and transparent manner starting from the next financial year.During the Assembly discussion on Demands for Grants, the Chief Minister stated that...

Ahmedabad, February 19 The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Gujarat will create a "progressive and equality-based legal framework," retired Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Desai said on Thursday.She is the chairperson of the high-level committee set up on February 4 last year by...

Mumbai, February 18 A child raised exclusively by her mother cannot be compelled to carry her father's name, surname, and caste simply because a format once demanded it, the Bombay High Court has said while permitting a girl to change her name and caste in school records.Justices Vibha...

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, inaugurated a new souvenir shop at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The shop has been established to showcase and sell selected souvenirs, books, handmade products, and other items inspired by the life and...

New Delhi, February 17 – NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal urged young interns to develop sensitivity and evolve as model citizens who are aware of their rights and duties.Speaking to 71 interns at the conclusion of their two-week Online Short-Term Internship Programme, he asked them to...

Patna, February 17 – On the 38th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that Karpoori Thakur’s ideas and aspirations must be carried from Bihar to Delhi and reach every household in the country...

Bengaluru, February 17 A delegation led by Karnataka Minister K H Muniyappa met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum seeking approval for the Internal Reservation Bill for Scheduled Castes.The delegation, which included Excise Minister R B Thimmapur, MLAs, MLCs...

Amaravati, February 17 The Andhra Pradesh High Court has affirmed that awarding maintenance to a separated wife is not charity, but a right, whose enforcement is essential to uphold equity, justice, and good conscience.Upholding a family court's order awarding Rs 7,500 per month maintenance to...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 17 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that states across India were facing growing fiscal constraints while their responsibilities in public service delivery and development were expanding, emphasizing the need for predictability and fairness in...

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...

Srinagar, February 15 National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Sunday that social justice and equitable development are the cornerstones of the party's ideology.In keeping with this spirit, the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is steadily working to ensure...

Chennai, February 15 – Chief Minister M. K. Stalin cautioned against attempts to "redefine" Tamil Nadu's cultural identity and dilute the egalitarian ideals of saint-reformer Ramalinga Vallalar, asserting that the State would not allow "divisive" forces to distort his philosophy of compassion...

New Delhi, February 14 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that the party's victory in the local body elections in Telangana was an endorsement of the government's people-centric policies that focus on social justice, dignity, and inclusive growth.Gandhi said the Congress is...

Salem (Tamil Nadu), February 13 TVK chief Vijay asserted on Friday that his offer to share power with allies has turned into a "political bomb" in Tamil Nadu, as it has become a demand in all alliances, and has "rocked" DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin, who has refused to share power...

Chandigarh, February 12 The Haryana government has increased the monthly pension and financial assistance under various social security schemes from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,200, officials said on Thursday.According to a notification issued by the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of...

Ahilyanagar, February 12 The gram sabha of Saundala in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar district has unanimously passed a resolution declaring the village "caste-free" in order to eliminate discrimination, untouchability, and social injustice, according to those associated with the move, who made the...

New Delhi, February 10 Rajya Sabha Congress MP Mukul Balkrishna Wasnik on Tuesday asked the government to issue an annual report on social justice and table it in Parliament, similar to the economic survey.The government tables the economic survey in Parliament before the Union Budget...

Lucknow, February 9 Uttar Pradesh has transformed itself from a "bottleneck state" into a "breakthrough state," Governor Anandiben Patel said on Monday.Addressing a joint session of both houses of the Uttar Pradesh Legislature on the first day of the Budget Session, Patel highlighted the...