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Delhi HC asks authorities to act on suggestions to ensure accessibility fe
Updated : 3 days, 19 hours ago IST
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, while hearing a petition filed by Rahul Bajaj, noted that many of the suggestions submitted by the petitioner relate to policy implementation by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the
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India's disability-inclusive electoral reforms highlighted at UN Human Rig
Updated : 6 days, 21 hours ago IST
During the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on disabilities, in her oral statement, she highlighted the importance of strengthening support systems that enable persons with disabilities to actively engage in political and public life.
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ECI reviews poll preparedness for forthcoming Assembly polls in Kerala
Updated : 1 week ago IST
According to the release, several parties urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to keep in mind upcoming local festivals while finalising the dates of the elections. Others requested special arrangements to facilitate elderly voters and persons with disabilities (PwD).
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"Election-time gimmicks": Dhinakaran says MK Stalin "abandoned permanent s
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Tuesday termed Tamil Nadu government's Rs 2,000 assistance to vulnerable groups, including elderly, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities, as an "election-time gimmick."
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Tamil Nadu govt credits Rs 2000, monthly pension in accounts of elderly, w
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday credited Rs 2,000 and a monthly pension into the accounts of women and beneficiaries from vulnerable groups, including elderly, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced.
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National Conclave & A Purple Runway of Dreams
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 2: The National Conclave on Education and Disability Rights was organised on 28th February and 1st March 2026 at Angel Resort and Water Amusement Park, Jaipur, under the banner of Udaan Empowerment Trust and Radio Udaan. The two-day national conference, titled "Purpl
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Ahmedabad International Film Festival 2026 receives 4,700+ film entries fr
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
The 17th edition of the Ahmedabad International Film Festival (AIFF) is scheduled to take place in October 2026. According to organizers, the festival has received 3,700 entries within the first three months of opening submissions. Entries remain open until the end of August. Films have b
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"Ensure party returns to power for seventh term" MK Stalin urges DMK cadre
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
In a statement, Stalin urged the DMK workers to carry out his birthday celebrations by extending assistance to underprivileged and vulnerable sections of society, including poor women, the elderly, destitute persons, transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities.
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Governor Gurmit Singh Inaugurates 30th "Divya Kala Mela" in Dehradun
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
The Governor highlighted artificial intelligence and technological innovations as bridges to new opportunities for persons with disabilities, emphasising that technology does not discriminate. He called for products created at the Mela to reach global markets, giving divine talent interna
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APD and IIM Bangalore Mark a Decade of the RPwD Act with the Launch of a L
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 21: Marking ten years of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, Bengaluru-based The Association of People with Disability (APD), in partnership with the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), convened Purple Manthan: Decade
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"Commitment to accessibility, inclusion using AI": PM Modi on use of real-
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, " My speech at the AI Impact Summit included real-time translation in sign language using AI. It reflects our commitment to accessibility and inclusion when it comes to AI. We will always work to ensure that technology and public discourse are acce
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Amar Seva Sangam Launches, One of India's Largest Sensory Parks in Tamil N
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 31: Amar Seva Sangam, a premier organization in the field of disability management recently launched one of India's largest Sensory Park at its Ayikudi Center, in Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu. Developed across five acres with the support of the Australia
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