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Jaipur's Transgender Shelter Faces Government Neglect
Jaipur's only transgender night shelter, started in 2023, survives on residents' efforts amid government apathy. 30 residents manage food, water, and security themselves while facing harassment and unemployment challenges.
MHRC Directs Police Action in Transgender Assault Case
Manipur Human Rights Commission directs Imphal West SP to submit compliance report after police inaction in transgender assault case. Learn about this important rights development.
Madras HC Ensures Job for Transgender Nurse After Surgery
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government to assign transgender nursing assistant to female nursing post with salary arrears. Landmark decision for transgender employment rights.
Transgender Voting Rights at Risk in Bengal SIR Process
West Bengal's transgender community faces exclusion from voting rights due to documentation gaps and social stigma during Special Intensive Revision drive. Activists demand inclusive solutions.
Strongest Woman Title Overturned in Gender Debate
Jammie Booker's World's Strongest Woman win overturned after biological sex disclosure controversy. Andrea Thompson crowned champion as strength community reacts strongly.
PM Modi on Voting Rights & Duties for Constitution Day
PM Modi marked Constitution Day by urging citizens to never miss voting. He emphasized balancing rights with duties for a developed India and took a swipe at Congress.
World's Strongest Woman 2025 Sparks Trans Athlete Debate
Jammie Booker's victory at World's Strongest Woman 2025 created massive controversy as competitors protested. Andrea Thompson walked off podium in dramatic scenes that divided strongwoman community.
Morgan Geyser Arrest: Bodycam Shows Truck Stop Capture
Police bodycam footage reveals Morgan Geyser's arrest after fleeing group home. The Slender Man stabber, now 23, feared separation from transgender companion. Watch the dramatic footage.
Vietnamese Actress Advocates Transgender Rights Via Cinema
Vietnamese actress Can Quan emphasizes cinema's power to transform transgender understanding at IFFI Panaji. Her film 'Skin of Youth' aims for Vietnam release to foster inclusivity.
Kolkata Pride Fair Features 42 Diverse Stalls
Kolkata's Rongdhonu Mela showcased 42 stalls with participants from Bengal to Bengaluru, empowering women and LGBTQ+ community. Discover the inspiring stories behind this vibrant fair.
Akkai Padmashali Releases Book on Sex Workers' Lives
Transgender activist Akkai Padmashali launches groundbreaking book documenting sex workers' struggles and resilience. Read this powerful narrative of marginalized voices.
65 Lakh Voters Excluded in Bihar SIR Exercise
Supreme Court's interpretation of voting rights faces scrutiny as 65 lakh voters excluded in Bihar SIR exercise. Opposition alleges vote theft. Read full analysis.
Tom Felton's Draco Malfoy Return Sparks Debate
Tom Felton returns as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, but his neutral stance on JK Rowling's trans comments disappoints fans. Explore the complex legacy.
Kerala HC Protects Voting Rights of Mental Health Patients
Kerala High Court dismisses plea for separate EVMs for mental health center inmates in 2025 polls, stating mental illness is not a sin and shouldn't deny voting rights. Justice Kunhikrishnan emphasizes dignity and inclusion.
SC's Jane Kaushik Verdict Advances Transgender Rights
India's Supreme Court delivers landmark Jane Kaushik verdict, restoring transgender rights and pushing for substantive equality. Read how this ruling challenges systemic discrimination.
BJP MP Reveals Forced Conversion of Transgender People
BJP MP Manoj Kotak exposes alarming forced conversion racket targeting Mumbai's transgender community. Authorities launch investigation into religious coercion allegations.
25 Million Pakistani Children Denied Education
A shocking government report reveals over 25 million children in Pakistan are out of school, with 20 million never having attended. Urgent action is needed to address this educational emergency.
Kinnars Lead Shobha Yatra in Ahmedgarh for India
Transgender community members organized a vibrant Shobha Yatra in Ahmedgarh, offering prayers for national progress and prosperity. The procession featured religious rituals and cultural celebrations.
Kerala HC: No NCC enrolment for transgender persons
Kerala High Court dismisses transgender candidate's NCC enrolment plea citing current policy gaps. Court urges Centre to consider policy changes for inclusive NCC divisions. Read full analysis.
Trans teacher wins SC case against job discrimination
Jane Kaushik, forced to quit two schools for being transgender, wins Supreme Court case recognizing private enterprises cannot discriminate. Read her inspiring journey.
DMK Protests SIR in Tamil Nadu, Citing Voting Rights Threat
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin leads DMK and allies in legal and field struggle against Special Intensive Revision, warning it threatens fundamental voting rights in democracy. Join the conversation.
Andhra HC Orders Transgender Reservation in 6 Months
Andhra Pradesh High Court mandates transgender reservations in public employment within six months, calling for affirmative action to mainstream the marginalized community.
Bengaluru Activists Demand Justice for Trans Woman Assault
Activist group condemns brutal assault on trans woman Sukanya in Bengaluru, demands swift action from authorities. Similar attacks reported across Karnataka.
BJP Leaders Accused of Double Voting in Bihar Polls
Explosive allegations emerge as BJP leaders face claims of voting twice in Bihar Assembly elections - once in Delhi and again during first phase. Rahul Gandhi demands EC action.
US Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Policy
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court permits the Trump administration to end passport gender marker policy, affecting transgender rights and documentation procedures.
Supreme Court Backs Trump's Transgender Passport Policy
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump-era policy preventing transgender and nonbinary people from selecting their preferred sex markers on passports to remain in effect, sparking nationwide debate on LGBTQ+ rights.
Bihar Phase 1 Elections: Record Turnout, Voter Confusion
Bihar witnesses historic voter participation in Phase 1 assembly elections despite confusion over 'purest' electoral rolls. Key constituencies see massive turnout as political fate hangs in balance.
Supreme Court Backs Trump's Transgender Passport Policy
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court permits Trump administration to enforce restrictive passport gender marker policy, affecting thousands of transgender and non-binary citizens seeking accurate identification documents.
KY Official's Bourbon Lure After Voting Remarks Sparks Outrage
A Kentucky economic development official faces backlash after courting New York businesses with bourbon while previously telling residents they couldn't vote 'for or against' a local official.
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