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SIR protest: Women's groups march to Delhi Police HQ demaning action over alleged sexual assaults on protestorsWomen's groups in New Delhi organized a protest at the Delhi Police Headquarters on Saturday. They demanded accountability for police perso...- Uniform, but for which gender(s)? India's UCC push faces a crucial question on same-sex couples and transgender rightsIndia’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) debate raises questions about equality and the exclusion of LGBTQ+ citizens from legal recognition and pro...
- Dolly Parton wasn't just travelin' thruHer remarkable legacy lies not just in her music, but in her empathy, progressive politics and extraordinary philanthropy.
- Take steps on formulating SOP for arresting transgender person: HC to Centre, Delhi PoliceThe Delhi High Court has directed authorities to create a Standard Operating Procedure. This procedure will govern the arrest and detention...
- Transgender I-cards issued before 2026 amendment to stay valid: Centre to Supreme CourtThe government assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued before the 2026 amendment will remain valid. This assurance...
- Transgender ID cards will remain valid till pleas against new law decided: Centre tells SCThe Centre assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued earlier will remain valid. This assurance comes after petitions...
- Supreme Court to hear all pleas against Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17. The court expressed concern for transgender i...
- PM Modi temple proposal gets Bihar Transgender Board's nodThe Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board approved a proposal for a temple dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This decision came af...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- '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...
- 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...
- India introduces Bill to provide precise definition of 'transgender' in Lok SabhaA bill to precisely define 'transgender' and introduce graded punishments for harm inflicted upon them was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The...
- Manipur High Court upholds transgender rights to update name and gender in official documentsThe Manipur High Court has affirmed the right of transgender individuals to update their name and gender on educational and official docume...
- A social barrier well transcendedIn recent years, laws have tried to change this reality. The Supreme Court's 2014 National Legal Services Authority (Nalsa) judgment recogn...
- India Inc is opening up to trans rights, one hiring at a timeIn addition to conducting targeted recruitment drives, companies are identifying and creating more positions for trans persons, including a...
- 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...
- 'Welfare of transgenders' to be handled by social justice ministryWith about 4.88 lakh transgenders in the country, a bill is being formulated for the implementation of a comprehensive national policy.
- Lok Sabha polls 2014: Transgenders feel rejected as voters list reduces them to 513It is for the first time in India that transgenders and eunuchs are voting as the third gender after Election Commission recognised them as...
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