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HC directs Delhi govt to decide on plea seeking free travel for Transgende
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The High court passed the direction hearing a contempt plea filed by transgender person Amit Juyal. He argued that a division bench of the high court directed the government to decide the representation within four months in October 2022. The government has not taken a decision on the issue.
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Same-sex marriage: LGBTQ members shouldn't be stigmatised but be assimilat
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A petitioner on Tuesday argued before the Supreme Court that LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) community should not be stigmatised but assimilated with society by allowing marriage equality.
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Transgender woman protests 'attack' by climbing tree in Kerala's Aluva
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Police said, Raju in her complaint, alleged, that she and her friends were attacked by a group of men in Aluva city, Kochi on Monday.
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US Supreme Court declines West Virginia's request to allow transgender ath
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
West Virginia's plea for permission to implement a state law that prohibits transgender women and girls from playing on a sports team was rejected by the Supreme Court on Thursday, CNN reported.
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Reena Rai is back with the 5th season of Miss TransQueenIndia, supported b
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI/PNN): Reena Rai, a well-known advocate for the transgender community, is back with the highly anticipated 5th season of Miss TransQueenIndia. The event, which is supported by Deepa Ardhnareshwar Empowerment Foundation, will feature 12 contestants from all over
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DCW issues recommendation to MHA, Delhi govt over rights of transgenders
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
According to an official statement, the DCW said that the government of India passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in 2019 and the Central Rules in 2020 and the rules are yet to be notified for Delhi.
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The much awaited theater play "7:40 ki Ladies Special" presented by film m
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI/PNN): The play, which centers on the experiences of transgender Pooja Sharma, has been praised by audiences and critics alike for its authentic portrayal of the struggles and triumphs faced by the community. Written by Sapna Basoya and Viren Basoya and direct
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28-Year old Nashville school shooter identified as transgender; had manife
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
The 28-year-old Nashville school shooter, who killed at least 7 students and three adults in the US on Monday was identified as transgender. The shooter reportedly had a detailed manifesto and maps to attack the school, CNN reported citing the Nashville police.
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World Athletics lifts doping ban on Russia; tightens restrictions on trans
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Council agreed to the reinstatement of the Russian Federation (RusAF) following seven years of suspension due to egregious institutional doping violations.
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Padma Lakshmi becomes Kerala's first transgender advocate
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Padma Lakshmi, a native of Edappally in Kochi has scripted history by enrolling as an advocate from the transgender community in the state of Kerala.
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Harassment, patriarchy and inflation come under fire in Pakistan's "Aurat
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Raising voice over the many injustices in society, raising awareness on multiple issues, and standing up for each other, "Hum Aurtein" managed to gather, in no particular order, women, men, transgender persons, workers, peasants, members of minority communities, students and children at the
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Assam: Guwahati railway station gets first-of-its-kind transgender tea sta
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The tea stall will be fully managed by the Transgender community, the Northeast Frontier Railway official said.
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