How is the government proposing to alter the definition of “transgender person”? Why has it argued for the omission of the right to “self-perceived gender identity”? What about the proposed changes have raised concerns among the trans community? What has the Supreme Court laid down in the landmark 2014 judgement…
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Security stepped up outside gas agencies in Delhi; leaves of police personnel cancelled
Delhi police cancelled routine leave for personnel with immediate effect to maintain law and order, with LPG supply concerns triggering widespread anxiety among households and businesses Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More Security stepped up outside gas agencies in Delhi; leaves of police personnel cancelledMaharashtra govt. tables Bill to ban ‘unlawful conversions’
It proposes stringent provisions for conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement, or marriage; objective to protect right to freedom of religion, says Minister while introducing Bill Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More Maharashtra govt. tables Bill to ban ‘unlawful conversions’Amid opposition from commuters, Railway Ministry extends Bengaluru-Kannur Express to Kozhikode
The dedicated service to Mangaluru, Yeshwantpur-Mangaluru Central Express, was first extended to Kannur in 2009 Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More Amid opposition from commuters, Railway Ministry extends Bengaluru-Kannur Express to KozhikodeMetrowater to hold open house meetings on March 14
Such meetings are organised on the second Saturday of every month Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More Metrowater to hold open house meetings on March 14‘Aakash’ re-release: When songs powered Puneeth Rajkumar’s blockbuster
‘Aakash’ swapped Puneeth Rajkumar’s tough-guy on-screen image for a charming romantic lead. The songs of the Kannada film, composed by RP Patnaik, is still just as relevant today as it was in 2005 Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More ‘Aakash’ re-release: When songs powered Puneeth Rajkumar’s blockbusterTwo arrested for duping Chennai businessman of ₹4.62 crore under guise of land deal
The accused promised the complainant they could arrange around 100 acres of agricultural land in areas under Maraimalai Nagar taluk and Anumanthapuram village by purchasing it from various landowners Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More Two arrested for duping Chennai businessman of ₹4.62 crore under guise of land dealLPG crisis: Shortage of commercial gas hits more sectors in Kerala’s Kozhikode district
Hoteliers, drivers of LPG-powered auto-rickshaws, charity organisations engaged in supply of free meals worst hit. Two gas crematoriums in Kozhikode city have stopped bookings Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More LPG crisis: Shortage of commercial gas hits more sectors in Kerala’s Kozhikode districtA celebratory Telugu Ugadi lunch seeped in a private forest
This Ugadi, Telugu Routes by Culinary Lounge is set to transform a private forest estate near Shankarpalli into a vibrant cultural retreat Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More A celebratory Telugu Ugadi lunch seeped in a private forestCSR Initiative to provide mental health education to 10,000 students in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
These activity-based sessions are designed to make conversations around emotions, empathy, communication, and well-being accessible to young people and educators alike Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More CSR Initiative to provide mental health education to 10,000 students in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu47 held during 24-hour police drive to curb street crime in Delhi
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View More 47 held during 24-hour police drive to curb street crime in DelhiSix BJP MPs raise civic issues with L-G, offer support for development
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View More Six BJP MPs raise civic issues with L-G, offer support for developmentGroundwater table available within a few feet of surface in many parts of city, says study
Groundwater was available at a depth of two feet to three feet in places like Vepery, R.A. Puram and Jafferkhanpet this March; the average water level in the city now stands at a depth of 9.6 feet Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More Groundwater table available within a few feet of surface in many parts of city, says studyV. O. C. Port becomes first port in India to launch Digital Twin initiative
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View More V. O. C. Port becomes first port in India to launch Digital Twin initiativeDakshina Kannada records Karnataka’s second highest maximum temperature
Highest 40.1 °C temperature was recorded in Uttara Kannada and Bidar in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More Dakshina Kannada records Karnataka’s second highest maximum temperature