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Dividing Bharat Mata in the name of religion is govt's only agenda: KC Venugopal on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 2: KC Venugopal, Congress MP from Kerala, launched a blistering attack at the Centre over the ‘discriminatory’ Waqf Amendment Bill and stated that the only motive behind this contentious bill was to push its agenda of hatred and dividing the country in name of religion.
'Fight was not just against British but against social discrimination': Rahul Gandhi on Shaheed Diwas
New Delhi, March 23: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday paid tribute to iconic freedom fighters, Baghat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, remembering their contributions to India's struggle for Independence.
UN agency calls for lifting ban on education for girls in Afghanistan
New York, March 22: The United Nations children's agency on Saturday urged that all girls in Afghanistan must be allowed to return to school as the new school year in the country begins. The appeal was made since it marks three years of the ban on girls' secondary education. The decision of the Afghan Taliban to deprive education rights continues to harm the future of millions of Afghan girls.
Proposed Amendment granting 4 per cent quota in Govt contracts to Muslims is unconstitutional and discriminatory: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
New Delhi March 22: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold consent to a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which seeks to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for minority communities, arguing that such a provision violates 'constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and non-discrimination' while potentially deepening social and economic divisions.
UN vows to help Somalia promote equality, end racial discrimination
Mogadishu, March 21: The United Nations marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Friday by reaffirming its support and commitment to promoting equality, dignity and respect for all in Somalia.
India's UN Representative raises voice at UNHRC over persecution of Hindus and Christians in Pakistan
Geneva, March 21: Christians (2.4 billion) and Hindus (1.2 billion) are considered minorities in Pakistan, constituting only over 3 per cent of the country's total population, and they endure severe persecution.
It's pathetic...: Janhvi Kapoor's rumoured BF Shikhar Pahariya slams troll over caste comment
Mumbai, March 18: Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor's rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, recently shut down a troll who targeted him over his caste.
Reservation system 'rigged against Kashmir': Sajad Lone
Srinagar, March 15: In an analysis shared on social media, the Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference (J&KPC) President and Handwara MLA, Sajad Lone, has highlighted stark regional imbalances in the issuance of reservation certificates across the Union Territory, terming the findings a "shocker", the J&KPC said in a statement on Saturday.
India calls for more inclusive fight against bigotry that targets religiophobia
United Nations, March 15: India has called for a more inclusive fight against bigotry that takes on religiophobia, targeting hatred of all religions.
I faced discrimination, my career was destroyed..., says former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria
Washington, DC, March 13: Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has alleged that he faced huge discrimination in Pakistan and his career was destroyed.
Women's Day: An uphill battle for tribal women in Himachal for rights to ancestral property
Shimla, March 7: Wajib-ul-Urj, a customary law among tribals which fosters inequality in the close-knit community, is still followed religiously in Himachal Pradesh's remote mountainous districts. This is despite the Supreme Court clarifying on several occasions that daughters will be treated on par with sons and will be granted equal coparcenary rights in their father's property.
TN: Village head man ostracises 30 members of 8 family, faces NHRC scrutiny
New Delhi, March 6: An incident of alleged ostracisation of nearly 30 members of eight families in Tamil Nadu village has come to the notice of the NHRC which has sought a report from the Tenkasi district collector within two weeks, an official said on Thursday.
Unreasonable: MoS Bandi Sanjay on Telangana govt's decision to change exam timing for Ramzan
Hyderabad, March 2: Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar has termed as ‘completely unreasonable’ the change in the timings of Class 10 pre-final exams in Telangana in view of Ramzan.
Pentagon sets 30-day deadline to remove transgender troops from US military
Washington, Feb 28: The Pentagon has directed that service members and recruits with gender dysphoria be separated from the US military in accordance with an executive order issued a month ago by President Donald Trump.
Pakistan: University reportedly targets Hindu students for celebrating Holi
Karachi, February 23: Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi has come under scrutiny after issuing a show-cause notice to students who celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi on campus. The incident has sparked widespread controversy, with reports stating that FIRs have been registered against several Hindu students, accusing them of chanting anti-state slogans in the University premises.
Himachal Pradesh govt amends prison manual to address casteism among inmates
Shimla, February 22: In an effort to combat caste-based discrimination in prisons, the Himachal Pradesh government has amended all caste-based provisions in the state prison manual 2021 to ensure equality and eliminate allocation of caste work among prisoners.
Student unrest escalates in Bangladesh, over 100 injured
Dhaka, Feb 19: The violent clashes at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) in Bangladesh since Tuesday has left more than 100 students injured, local media reported on Wednesday.
Chiranjeevi draws flak for comments wishing grandson to carry forward legacy
Hyderabad, Feb 12: Telugu superstar K. Chiranjeevi has sparked controversy with his comments about wanting a grandson to continue his family's legacy.
Arunachal Pradesh women's panel seeks action against YouTuber for racial comment
Itanagar/Guwahati, Feb 11: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) has lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) seeking action against social media influencer Elvish Yadav for his "derogatory and racial" comments on Chum Darang, an actor and 'Bigg Boss 18' finalist, officials said on Tuesday.
Kerala transgender man moves HC to preserve his eggs
Kochi, Feb 11: A 28-year-old transgender man has approached the Kerala High Court after a leading private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram allegedly denied him the right to freeze and store his eggs, citing his gender identity.
No discrimination between physical & mental illness in medical claims: Jharkhand HC
Ranchi, Feb 11: In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has held that expenses incurred for the treatment of mental illness cannot be excluded from medical claims. No company can discriminate between physical and mental illnesses while settling medical claims for current or retired employees.
Bangladesh: Women being prevented from engaging in recreational activities; interim govt expresses concerns
Dhaka, January 30: The Interim Government in Bangladesh has expressed deep concerns over the reports of incidents of women being prevented from engaging in recreational activities.
UAE submits periodic report to UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Geneva, January 30: The UAE has submitted its consolidated 22nd and 23rd periodic reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), in line with the country's human rights commitments.
Strict action against SP, DC if Devadasi practice found: Karnataka CM
Bengaluru, Jan 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that if the illegal Devadasi practice is discovered anywhere in the state, strict action will be taken against the concerned Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Commissioner (DC).
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says notice issued to Ola, Uber for showing differential pricing
New Delhi, January 23: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, announced on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to major cab aggregators, Ola and Uber, over alleged differential pricing based on the type of smartphone being used by consumers.
Got thrown on bonnet of LAPD car Oscar winner Rami Malek recalls encounter with cops in Los Angeles
Washington, January 19: Oscar winner Rami Malek recalled his encounter with the Los Angeles Police Department during which he was racially profiled and thrown onto a heated cop car as they tried to locate a robber, reported Deadline.
TN Police launches campaign against caste discrimination in schools, colleges
Chennai, Jan 11: The Tamil Nadu Police has initiated an intense awareness campaign across schools and colleges in the southern districts of the state to combat caste discrimination.