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"Pandit Nehru's democratic efforts paved way for freedom," Priyanka Gandhi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on Tuesday, saying that Pandit Nehru's democratic ideals, thoughts and efforts paved the way for freedom, equality, justice and progress.
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Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal Wins Special Jury Award for Martha Farrell
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 11: Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal (RMKM), a stalwart non-profit organization founded in 1975, has received the esteemed Special Jury Award for the Martha Farrell Award for Gender Equality. This prestigious recognition underscores RMKM's unwavering commit
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J-K LG, Maharashtra CM Shinde unveil statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"I pay tribute to the great warrior and founder of 'Swarajya', Chhatrapati Shivaji. The statue of the great Shivaji will be a source of inspiration for the people and the brave hearts of the army. By unleashing his military genius and moral force, Shivaji mobilised millions of Indians and ac
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Global Leaders Unite at D-30 Summit to Champion Drug-Free World & Disa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 7: "Representatives from 30 countries gathered at the Lalit Hotel in New Delhi for the D-30 program organized by the Kashiyana Foundation, aiming to create a drug-free world and promote equality for people with disabilities.
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Guatemalan Ambassador hails India's historic Women's Reservation Bill as l
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, Karla Samayoa Recari heartily congratulated the Indian Parliament for passing the groundbreaking "Women's Reservation Bill," marking a momentous leap towards gender equality and political inclusivity.
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Visually impaired players showcase kabaddi skills at Yuva Kabaddi Series'
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
With an aim to fostering empowerment and equality within the kabaddi ecosystem, Yuva Kabaddi Series in alliance with the Indian Association for the Blind, conducted a special kabaddi match on Friday in Madurai.
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Israel opens new hotline for Arabs amid crisis
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Israel's Authority for Economic Development in Minority Sectors at the Ministry of Social Equality has launched an emergency hotline for information and support to Israel's Arab communities with the aim of helping the local Arab authorities deal with the state of emergency and the ongoing fi
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Israel opens new hotline for Arabs needing help with ongoing crisis
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Authority for Economic Development in Minority Sectors at the Ministry of Social Equality launched an emergency hotline for information and support in Israel's Arab communities with the aim of helping the local Arab authorities deal with the state of emergency and the ongoing fighting in
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"Govt may want to address operational issues...": Advocate Sai Deepak afte
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A five-judge Constitution bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud ruled in a 3:2 verdict against giving constitutional validity to same-sex marriages. The top court said it is for Parliament to formulate legislation on it.
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta welcomes SC verdict on same-sex marriage
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Mehta, who argued on behalf of the Centre said that the case was beyond the scope of the Supreme Court and fell within the domain of Parliament. He further said that apex court's judgement balances the interests of individuals with the interests of a civilised society.
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Same-sex union: Petitioners, activists unhappy with verdict but say there
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Even though the Supreme Court has refused to give marriage equality rights to the LGBTQIA+ community noting that conferring legal status to civil union can only be through a law enacted by Parliament, petitioners and rights activists, though disappointed, but were of the view that the ver
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Bhutan Football Federation, UN to promote Sustainable Development Goals
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The "Football for the Goals" initiative was launched during the finale of the Bhutan Higher Secondary School Football Championship at the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu on Friday. The five-month campaign will focus on health and well-being, protecting children and youth, gender equality a
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