PM Modi thanks Bengal's 'great people' for high voter turnout, urges continued participation in 'festival of democracy'Addressing a public gathering in Hardoi, the Prime Minister said he appreciated the "great people of Bengal" for coming out in large number...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Transgender law must retain self-identification: Trans activist Maya ThakurA new law amends transgender rights, replacing self-identification with medical board approval. Maya Thakur, a transgender icon, argues thi...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Assam: Congress' Udalguri candidate quits ahead of Thursday pollsCongress candidate Suren Daimari from Udalguri has withdrawn his candidature and resigned from the party, citing a lack of support and feel...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Droupadi Murmu assents to Transgender Rights Amendment; opposition flags exclusion, self-id concernsPresident Droupadi Murmu has approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. The legislation faces opposition...
01 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Transgressionary state: Transgender Amendment Act is a step back on freedom, democracy and growthIndia's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restrictions on self-determination and t...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Parliament passes transgender bill amid opposition protestParliament has approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. The Rajya Sabha gave its assent after discussi...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Parliament passed Transgender rights amendment Bill amid Opposition protestParliament has approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. The Rajya Sabha gave its consent after discuss...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Parliament passes bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgender personsParliament has passed a bill amending the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, excluding social orientations from its scope and ...
25 Mar, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Activists condemn transgender bill passage in Lok Sabha, say haste in Rajya Sabha 'scary'Activists have labelled the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha a significant ...
25 Mar, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgenders amid protestsThe Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, facing strong opposition from trans rights activists. C...
24 Mar, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
'Brazen attack on constitutional rights of transgender people': Rahul Gandhi slams govt on billCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly opposed the government's Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026. He calls it a direct attack on...
24 Mar, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Transgressive bill ignores individualityA new bill proposes changes to transgender rights in India. It moves away from self-identification for legal gender recognition. The bill r...
23 Mar, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Lok Sabha Bill redefines transgender, excludes sexual orientationA new bill introduced in the Lok Sabha aims to legally define transgender persons, excluding those with different sexual orientations or se...
14 Mar, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Mumbai: First salon owned and operated by transgender people opens in the cityMumbai has opened its first salon owned and operated by the transgender community, an initiative aimed at empowering them and providing tra...
25 Mar, 2023, 06.28 PM IST
Govt deliberating on making special card for transgender members to link them to welfare schemesThe government is deliberating on making a special identity card for transgender community members that will help in linking them with vari...
18 Oct, 2020, 08.09 PM IST
Parliamentary panel favours reservations for transgendersThe committee is examining the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016, which seeks to define the term "transgender" and proh...
26 Apr, 2017, 08.20 PM IST
Formulate policy for transgenders before passing bill: ActivistsThe Bill needs to be further discussed and amended," lawyer and human rights activist BT Venkatesh said at a press conference.
21 Dec, 2015, 03.38 PM IST