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Centre Proposes 6-Month Jail Term For Those Who Abandon Elderly Parents
The Narendra Modi government is planning to increase the jail term for those who abandon or abuse their elderly parents, to six months from the existing three months, according to a senior official.
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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale In Favour Of Quota To Poor From General Category
Amid growing demands for quota from Jats, Patidars and Marathas, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale today pitched for constitutional amendment for raising the reservation ceiling by 25 per cent to include the poor from general categories.
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NITI Aayog To Examine If SC/ST Sub-Plans Can Be Non-Lapsable
NITI Aayog has been asked to explore ways to find out how allocations under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-plan can be made non-lapsable.
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Government Scraps Medical Examination For Non-Invasive Sexual Crimes Against SC/ST Women
The government has scrapped an over 20-year-old provision of conducting medical examination in cases of non-invasive sexual harassment like gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of women and stalking against SC and ST victims to enable them get quicker relief under a new law.
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Republic Day Tableau Celebrates BR Ambedkar's Legacy
The legacy of the architect of the Indian Constitution, B R Ambedkar, was today celebrated with a special tableau on the occasion of 67th Republic Day.
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Stringent Punishment For Atrocities On Scheduled Castes, Tribes Under New Act
An Act which provides for stringent action against those committing atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities or indulging in actions which are derogatory to their dignity, including social or economic boycott, will come into effect from tomorrow.
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Jayalalithaa Seeks PM's Intervention On Post-Matric Scholarship Issue
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for the release of over Rs 1,500 crore towards Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST students under a centrally sponsored scheme.
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St Stephen's Harassment Case: Complaint Committee Under Pressure, Alleges Professor
The St Stephen's professor who has been accused of sexual harassment by a PhD scholar has written to Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities alleging that due procedures are not being followed in probing the complaint and the committee is under pressure to rule against him.
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All Government Websites to be Differently-Abled Friendly
In a major initiative, people with disabilities will be able to easily access government websites across the country as steps are being taken to enhance their features.
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Proposal to Establish Colleges for Hearing Impaired: Centre
There is a proposal to establish colleges for students with hearing impairment in each of the five zones of the country, the Government informed the Lok Sabha today.
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Delhi: Film Festival About Differently Abled People
A film festival sensitising people about differently abled people and their problems was organised in New Delhi on Monday.
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Centre Proposes 6-Month Jail Term For Those Who Abandon Elderly Parents
The Narendra Modi government is planning to increase the jail term for those who abandon or abuse their elderly parents, to six months from the existing three months, according to a senior official.
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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale In Favour Of Quota To Poor From General Category
Amid growing demands for quota from Jats, Patidars and Marathas, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale today pitched for constitutional amendment for raising the reservation ceiling by 25 per cent to include the poor from general categories.
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NITI Aayog To Examine If SC/ST Sub-Plans Can Be Non-Lapsable
NITI Aayog has been asked to explore ways to find out how allocations under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-plan can be made non-lapsable.
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Government Scraps Medical Examination For Non-Invasive Sexual Crimes Against SC/ST Women
The government has scrapped an over 20-year-old provision of conducting medical examination in cases of non-invasive sexual harassment like gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of women and stalking against SC and ST victims to enable them get quicker relief under a new law.
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Republic Day Tableau Celebrates BR Ambedkar's Legacy
The legacy of the architect of the Indian Constitution, B R Ambedkar, was today celebrated with a special tableau on the occasion of 67th Republic Day.
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Stringent Punishment For Atrocities On Scheduled Castes, Tribes Under New Act
An Act which provides for stringent action against those committing atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities or indulging in actions which are derogatory to their dignity, including social or economic boycott, will come into effect from tomorrow.
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Jayalalithaa Seeks PM's Intervention On Post-Matric Scholarship Issue
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for the release of over Rs 1,500 crore towards Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST students under a centrally sponsored scheme.
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St Stephen's Harassment Case: Complaint Committee Under Pressure, Alleges Professor
The St Stephen's professor who has been accused of sexual harassment by a PhD scholar has written to Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities alleging that due procedures are not being followed in probing the complaint and the committee is under pressure to rule against him.
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All Government Websites to be Differently-Abled Friendly
In a major initiative, people with disabilities will be able to easily access government websites across the country as steps are being taken to enhance their features.
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Proposal to Establish Colleges for Hearing Impaired: Centre
There is a proposal to establish colleges for students with hearing impairment in each of the five zones of the country, the Government informed the Lok Sabha today.
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Delhi: Film Festival About Differently Abled People
A film festival sensitising people about differently abled people and their problems was organised in New Delhi on Monday.
