New data reveals most Indian companies employ less than 1% persons with disabilities. Despite laws and pledges, systemic barriers persist, costing the nation talent. The time for structural change is now.
Amritsar district authorities distributed assistive devices worth ₹1.01 crore to 503 persons with disabilities during special camps. Learn about this significant welfare initiative.
Bombay High Court Justice Valmiki Menezes appeals for trained staff and aids to ensure persons with disabilities get equal access to justice under the 2016 Act.
Legendary filmmaker M S Sathyu and actor Jayamala are set to receive prestigious lifetime achievement awards. Sathyu gets the Puttanna Kanagal Award for his iconic contributions to cinema. Read more about their illustrious careers.
Sandesha Foundation announces its 2026 awards, honouring 8 luminaries in Kannada, Konkani, Tulu literature, media, music, and social service. Ceremony on Jan 21 in Mangaluru.
JIPMER Puducherry clinches 3rd place in the national Kayakalp Award 2024-25, winning Rs 40 lakh for excellence in cleanliness and hospital hygiene. Discover how they achieved this feat.
Andhra Pradesh High Court mandates state govt to decide within 8 weeks on alternative jobs or enhanced compensation for APSRTC employees forced to retire medically. Justice N Vijay disposes of six writ petitions.
Bengaluru's Spread Design & Innovation studio clinches the prestigious Red Dot Award 2025 for its 'Imagination' project, celebrating ten years of groundbreaking work. Discover how this Indian firm is shaping the future of design.
Special Olympics Bharat launches its 2026 National Futsal Championship in Delhi, showcasing India's inclusive sporting journey and empowering athletes with intellectual disabilities.
In Indore's Bhagirathpura, six speech and hearing-impaired residents appeal for urgent help as contaminated tap water triggers a public health nightmare. Their fight is for dignity and survival.
Kerala's Minister R Bindu announces 'Carnival of the Different' job fair on Jan 20 for empowering persons with disabilities. Register now at sjd.kerala.gov.in.
Karnataka government honours Jayamala, MS Sathyu & others with prestigious lifetime achievement awards in cinema. Winners receive Rs 5 lakh & gold medal. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh High Court issues notice to state govt over PIL alleging non-implementation of 4% reservation for persons with disabilities in jobs and promotions. Read the full story.
Dr C. Raj Kumar, VC of O.P. Jindal Global University, receives the S.R. Bhansali National Award for Excellence in Law. Discover his contributions to legal education and justice.
A Mumbai sessions court sentenced a salon worker to 10 years in jail for abducting and raping a woman with a moderate intellectual disability, a landmark conviction under the Disabilities Act. Read the full story.
Vansh, a brave 8-year-old from Haryana, receives the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 for saving his sister from a leopard. Discover his incredible story of courage.
A disability rights activist has complained that Ghaziabad's collectorate remains inaccessible nine years after the RPDA, 2016, denying dignified access to governance for 1.4 lakh people. Read the full story.
PAANK reports three new enforced disappearances in Quetta's Satellite Town. The human rights body demands urgent investigation and accountability from Pakistani authorities.
Discover five breathtaking national parks in the US where you can hike and explore without the fear of encountering venomous snakes. Perfect for families and anxious travellers.
The winners of the prestigious 17th Khalifa Award for Education will be revealed in April 2024. The award, recognising global educational excellence, has received entries from 57 countries.
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
India's landmark National Sports Governance Act partially takes effect from January 1, 2026, establishing a new framework for sports bodies, a National Sports Board, and a Tribunal. Read about the key changes.
UP Minister Narendra Kashyap reviews welfare schemes, directs officials to strengthen universities for disabled and ensure last-mile delivery. Key beneficiary figures for 2025-26 revealed.
23 government schools in Mohali, Punjab, have been selected for the prestigious National Green School Award. They will be honored in Delhi on January 30 for their outstanding environmental initiatives.
Dr Himanshu Thakkar, a renowned ENT specialist from Rajkot, received the IMA Dr A K N Sinha National Award for his exceptional medical services. The award was presented at IMA NATCON 2025 in Ahmedabad.
Madhya Pradesh Congress alleges the state's national water conservation award submission used AI-generated images. The administration strongly refutes the claims, calling them baseless.
LNJ Bhilwara Group's RSWM secures three prestigious industry awards for sustainability and green initiatives, reinforcing its leadership in eco-friendly textile manufacturing.
Andhra Pradesh government approves alternative employment for medically unfit APPTD employees from Jan 1, 2020, under Disabilities Act. Read the full details.
On Veer Bal Diwas 2025, India posthumously honoured nine-year-old Vyoma Priya from Coimbatore with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her act of supreme courage. Read her inspiring story.
Celebrated Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla, winner of Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith awards, died in Raipur at 88. Explore his unique literary legacy and iconic works.