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DMK MLA's Employee Among 2 Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Disabled Man
Two men, including a personal helper of Bargur DMK MLA Mathiazhagan, have been arrested in Krishnagiri district for allegedly sexually assaulting a differently-abled man.
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Centre Issues Draft SOP For Road Accident Victims With Disabilities
The Centre has proposed draft guidelines mandating disability-friendly ambulances, priority evacuation of injured persons, trained first responders, accessible public transport, and comprehensive rehabilitation plans for victims of road accidents.
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"Show Your Apology On Your Channels": Supreme Court To Comedians
Freedom of speech can't apply just like that on commercial speech, says Supreme Court in cases against comics
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Tamil Nadu To Launch Door Delivery Of Ration For Elderly, Differently Abled
Chief Minister M K Stalin will launch a scheme on Tuesday to deliver ration items to the doors of over 21 lakh beneficiaries-senior citizens and the differently abled-the Tamil Nadu government said.
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Chandrababu Naidu Arrives In Auto For Pension Disbursal Event In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday arrived at a public meeting in an autorickshaw here, drawing attention for his choice of travel during a visit to distribute monthly welfare pensions.
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Delhi Chief Minister Flags Irregularities In Widow Pension And Disability Aid
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday ordered a full review of the city's welfare schemes, citing "serious irregularities" in widow pensions and disability support handed out under the previous Aam Aadmi Party administration.
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Samay Raina's Remarks On People With Disabilities "Disturbing": Supreme Court
Terming jokes made by standup comic Samay Raina and other comedians on persons with disabilities and those suffering from rare diseases "disturbing," the Supreme Court has said it will "scrutinise individual conduct minutely".
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Nitish Kumar's Big Move Ahead Of Polls, Monthly Pension Hiked To Rs 1,100
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced an increase in the monthly pension for elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100.
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Video: President Turns Emotional As Visually Impaired Children Sing Birthday Song
President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Uttarakhand, was moved to tears on Friday as a group of visually impaired children sang a song to wish her on her 67th birthday.
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Ramps, Wheelchair Areas: Proposed Changes To Transport Systems For Disabled
A draft framework has proposed sweeping changes to transport systems to make them more accessible for persons with disabilities, including mandatory wheelchair space, step-free toilets at stations, level boarding ramps, and trained staff.
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Centre Announces 4% Government Housing Quota For Persons With Disabilities
The Centre will provide 4 per cent reservation for persons with disabilities in the allotment of government housing under the General Pool Residential Accommodation category.
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Delhi-NCR Storm Fury Kills 6, Close Shave For 200 Fliers On IndiGo Plane
At least two people, including a person with disabilities, were killed and 11 others injured after a sandstorm and heavy rain hit the national capital Delhi last night. Two people died in separate incidents in Ghaziabad.
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ADHD: Understanding The Most Common Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.
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"Mindset Must Change": Top Court Orders Admission Of Disabled Candidate In AIIMS
Observing that systemic discrimination against persons with benchmark disabilities should be eliminated, the Supreme Court has directed the allocation of a seat to a candidate with disability who cleared the MBBS entrance exam in 2024.
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"Demoralising": Top Court Summons Samay Raina, Others For 'Ridiculing' Disabled
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the presence of five social media influencers, including "India's Got Latent" host Samay Raina, on a plea of an NGO which alleged that they ridiculed persons with a rare disorder.
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DMK MLA's Employee Among 2 Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Disabled Man
Two men, including a personal helper of Bargur DMK MLA Mathiazhagan, have been arrested in Krishnagiri district for allegedly sexually assaulting a differently-abled man.
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Centre Issues Draft SOP For Road Accident Victims With Disabilities
The Centre has proposed draft guidelines mandating disability-friendly ambulances, priority evacuation of injured persons, trained first responders, accessible public transport, and comprehensive rehabilitation plans for victims of road accidents.
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"Show Your Apology On Your Channels": Supreme Court To Comedians
Freedom of speech can't apply just like that on commercial speech, says Supreme Court in cases against comics
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Tamil Nadu To Launch Door Delivery Of Ration For Elderly, Differently Abled
Chief Minister M K Stalin will launch a scheme on Tuesday to deliver ration items to the doors of over 21 lakh beneficiaries-senior citizens and the differently abled-the Tamil Nadu government said.
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Chandrababu Naidu Arrives In Auto For Pension Disbursal Event In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday arrived at a public meeting in an autorickshaw here, drawing attention for his choice of travel during a visit to distribute monthly welfare pensions.
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Delhi Chief Minister Flags Irregularities In Widow Pension And Disability Aid
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday ordered a full review of the city's welfare schemes, citing "serious irregularities" in widow pensions and disability support handed out under the previous Aam Aadmi Party administration.
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Samay Raina's Remarks On People With Disabilities "Disturbing": Supreme Court
Terming jokes made by standup comic Samay Raina and other comedians on persons with disabilities and those suffering from rare diseases "disturbing," the Supreme Court has said it will "scrutinise individual conduct minutely".
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Nitish Kumar's Big Move Ahead Of Polls, Monthly Pension Hiked To Rs 1,100
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced an increase in the monthly pension for elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100.
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Video: President Turns Emotional As Visually Impaired Children Sing Birthday Song
President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Uttarakhand, was moved to tears on Friday as a group of visually impaired children sang a song to wish her on her 67th birthday.
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Ramps, Wheelchair Areas: Proposed Changes To Transport Systems For Disabled
A draft framework has proposed sweeping changes to transport systems to make them more accessible for persons with disabilities, including mandatory wheelchair space, step-free toilets at stations, level boarding ramps, and trained staff.
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Centre Announces 4% Government Housing Quota For Persons With Disabilities
The Centre will provide 4 per cent reservation for persons with disabilities in the allotment of government housing under the General Pool Residential Accommodation category.
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Delhi-NCR Storm Fury Kills 6, Close Shave For 200 Fliers On IndiGo Plane
At least two people, including a person with disabilities, were killed and 11 others injured after a sandstorm and heavy rain hit the national capital Delhi last night. Two people died in separate incidents in Ghaziabad.
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ADHD: Understanding The Most Common Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.
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"Mindset Must Change": Top Court Orders Admission Of Disabled Candidate In AIIMS
Observing that systemic discrimination against persons with benchmark disabilities should be eliminated, the Supreme Court has directed the allocation of a seat to a candidate with disability who cleared the MBBS entrance exam in 2024.
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"Demoralising": Top Court Summons Samay Raina, Others For 'Ridiculing' Disabled
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the presence of five social media influencers, including "India's Got Latent" host Samay Raina, on a plea of an NGO which alleged that they ridiculed persons with a rare disorder.
