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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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"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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"Prioritise Those With Higher Disability In Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs": Court To Admin
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to strictly adhere to one of its circulars and give priority in government jobs to persons with higher disability.
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Shark Tank "Divyang Special" Episode With Jeet Adani. Registrations Open Till February 15
Speaking to Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal during an episode of Shark Tank India 4, Jeet Adani said the Adani Group has mandated that about five per cent of their workforce will be persons with disabilities.
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Free Artificial Limbs, Treatment For Persons With Disabilities At Maha Kumbh
Nestled amid tents of various sects and religious groups is a camp by Narayan Seva Sansthan, a Jaipur-based charitable organisation working for the differently-abled.
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Supreme Court Orders Separate Toilets For Trans People, Specially Abled In All Courts
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the construction and availability of separate toilet facilities for males, females, people with disabilities, and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across the country.
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"Moment Of Personal Satisfaction": 'MBA Chaiwala' Shares Wholesome Story Of Helping A Disabled Man
Indian entrepreneur Prafull Billore, also known as 'MBA Chai Wala', recently shared a "moment of personal satisfaction and reflection" with his X followers.
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Adani Foundation, Gujarat Government Empower Lives Of Persons With Disability
Adani Foundation and the Gujarat government's Department of Social Justice and Empowerment have joined hands to empower the lives of persons with disability (divyang) on the International Day of Persons with Disability.
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International Day Of Persons With Disabilities: From Zero To Taare Zameen Par - Films That Champion The Cause
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on December 3
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Delhi Pollution Panel Okays Vehicle Exemption For People With Disabilities
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to ease restrictions under Stage-III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR, allowing individuals with disabilities (PwDs) to continue driving their personal vehicles.
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Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
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Supreme Court Slams Centre Over Failure To Implement Disability Act Provisions
Supreme Court ordered appointment of a 100% visually impaired candidate, who cleared the Civil Services Examination in 2009, within three months while slamming the Centre for failing to implement provisions of the Persons with Disabilities Act.
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Supreme Court Sets Guidelines On Portrayal Of Disabled Persons In Visual Media
The Supreme Court laid down guidelines against "disparaging" portrayal of persons with disabilities in visual media and films on Monday, saying that terms such as "cripple" and "spastic" have acquired "devalued meanings" in societal perceptions.
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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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"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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"Prioritise Those With Higher Disability In Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs": Court To Admin
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to strictly adhere to one of its circulars and give priority in government jobs to persons with higher disability.
-
Shark Tank "Divyang Special" Episode With Jeet Adani. Registrations Open Till February 15
Speaking to Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal during an episode of Shark Tank India 4, Jeet Adani said the Adani Group has mandated that about five per cent of their workforce will be persons with disabilities.
-
Free Artificial Limbs, Treatment For Persons With Disabilities At Maha Kumbh
Nestled amid tents of various sects and religious groups is a camp by Narayan Seva Sansthan, a Jaipur-based charitable organisation working for the differently-abled.
-
Supreme Court Orders Separate Toilets For Trans People, Specially Abled In All Courts
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the construction and availability of separate toilet facilities for males, females, people with disabilities, and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across the country.
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"Moment Of Personal Satisfaction": 'MBA Chaiwala' Shares Wholesome Story Of Helping A Disabled Man
Indian entrepreneur Prafull Billore, also known as 'MBA Chai Wala', recently shared a "moment of personal satisfaction and reflection" with his X followers.
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Adani Foundation, Gujarat Government Empower Lives Of Persons With Disability
Adani Foundation and the Gujarat government's Department of Social Justice and Empowerment have joined hands to empower the lives of persons with disability (divyang) on the International Day of Persons with Disability.
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International Day Of Persons With Disabilities: From Zero To Taare Zameen Par - Films That Champion The Cause
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on December 3
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Delhi Pollution Panel Okays Vehicle Exemption For People With Disabilities
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to ease restrictions under Stage-III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR, allowing individuals with disabilities (PwDs) to continue driving their personal vehicles.
-
Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
-
Supreme Court Slams Centre Over Failure To Implement Disability Act Provisions
Supreme Court ordered appointment of a 100% visually impaired candidate, who cleared the Civil Services Examination in 2009, within three months while slamming the Centre for failing to implement provisions of the Persons with Disabilities Act.
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Supreme Court Sets Guidelines On Portrayal Of Disabled Persons In Visual Media
The Supreme Court laid down guidelines against "disparaging" portrayal of persons with disabilities in visual media and films on Monday, saying that terms such as "cripple" and "spastic" have acquired "devalued meanings" in societal perceptions.
