New Delhi, March 15 Activists advocating for transgender rights have termed the proposed "Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026" as regressive, warning that it could undermine the identity, dignity, and equality of such people.The "Transgender Persons (Protection of...
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New Delhi, March 13 A bill seeking to provide a precise definition of the term "transgender" and exclude "different sexual orientations and self-perceived sexual identities" from the ambit of the proposed law was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday.The bill also provides for graded...
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New Delhi, March 13 A bill aimed at providing a precise definition of the term "transgender" and prescribe graded punishments commensurate with the harm inflicted on such individuals was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday.The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill was...
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New Delhi, March 3 A day after President Droupadi Murmu launched the Delhi government's 'Pink Saheli' smart card scheme, over 3,500 women obtained their pink cards from around 50 designated distribution centers across the capital on Tuesday.According to a senior official, 3,622 women...
Bengaluru, February 26 Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Thursday hailed the initiative to provide free auto-driving training to women and transgender persons as commendable, and assured full government support.He was speaking after inaugurating a free auto-driving and skill development...
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New Delhi, February 21 The Delhi government is likely to issue rules for including transgender persons under the SMILE scheme, the Garima Greh shelter homes, and the Ayushman Bharat TG Plus health coverage within the next 15 days.An official stated that the rules will provide legal...
Lucknow, February 12 The process of formulating rules to protect the rights of transgender people in Uttar Pradesh is underway, Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun informed the Assembly on Thursday.Responding during the Question Hour to Samajwadi Party MLA Sachin Yadav alias Jokhai from Jasrana...
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