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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of death of gang rape victim in Ghaziabad
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report on the death of a speech-and hearing-impaired gang rape victim at her home in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, on August 21.
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Visually impaired family of three provided permanent house under PM-JANMAN
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), is a flagship initiative through the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), aiming to provide a solid house with basic amenities to all homeless families, or families residing in kutcha or
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Breaking Barriers, Not Just Handis: Adharica Foundation's Visually Impaire
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: Every year, the vibrant festival of Dahi Handi electrifies the streets of Mumbai with music, cheers, and unmatched enthusiasm. Celebrated during Janmashtami, the festival commemorates Lord Krishna's playful act of breaking pots of butter. Tall human p
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BJP Nagaland to organise Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra as part of nationwide camp
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The team engaged with the students, staff, and students extending support as part of the campaign's outreach initiatives. Established in 1987, the School for the Deaf is the first and only institution of its kind in Nagaland, dedicated to the education, vocational training, and rehabilitatio
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Delhi HC directs SSC to enhance online exam portal accessibility for visua
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Thursday instructed the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to upgrade its online recruitment portal to ensure it is more accessible and user-friendly for visually impaired applicants.
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Brewing Hope and Inclusion: The Story of The Blind Spoon Café and Aishwary
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23: The Blind Spoon Café is not your everyday coffee shop. It's a space where purpose is poured into every cup, and dignity is served alongside delicious meals. Set up under Project Dhrishti, one of the key initiatives of Softhelp Educational and Chari
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Miss World Delegates Join Hands with Fortune Infra to Uplift Hyderabad's O
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4: In an afternoon marked by warmth, joy, and heartfelt interaction, Hyderabad welcomed contestants of the 72nd Miss World 2025 pageant for a special outreach event held at the Trident Hotel. Far from the glamour of the pageant stage, this gathering focuse
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Union Bank of India Empowers Dreams: Chhonzin Angmo Becomes First Visually
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23: Chhonzin Angmo has etched her name in history by becoming the first visually impaired female to stand atop the world's highest peak. Her quest to the pinnacles of glory was supported by Union Bank of India. With unwavering determination, Angmo reached Mo
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What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 30: Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive interstitial lung disease (ILD) characterized by excessive fibrotic tissue deposition in the pulmonary parenchyma. The term "pulmonary" refers to the lungs, while "fibrosis" denotes pathological scarring. The disease disru
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Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled Commences Admission for th
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], April 25: Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled by the NR Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the NR Group, has commenced the admission procedure for this year. The school is inviting applications from Visually Impaired students Karnataka for admission
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Delhi HC issues notice to Swiggy, Zepto over inaccessibility of their mobi
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Justice Sachin Datta directed Swiggy, Zepto, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to respond to the petition within four weeks. The next hearing is scheduled for May 28.
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Himachal: Visually impaired protesters block roads in Shimla, demand backl
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Members of the Himachal Pradesh Visually Impaired Association staged a massive chakka jam (road blockade) outside the state Secretariat in Shimla on Monday, intensifying their 535-day-long protest demanding the filling of backlog government job vacancies reserved for the visually impaired.
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