Social Justice And Empowerment

PM-YASASVI Scholarship: Classes 9 To 12 Students Can Apply, Check Details

The PM-YASASVI scholarship aids OBC, EBC, and DNT students in classes nine to twelve with financial support for education expenses.

BR Ambedkar Was In Favour Of Uniform Civil Code: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would not harm the interests of Muslims or the tribal communities, Union minister Ramdas Athawale said here on Wednesday.

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.

Centre Contemplating Law For Eunuchs: Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot

The Centre is contemplating a law for eunuchs which would be enacted by the end of this year, Union minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot said.

Parliamentary Panel Favours Reservations For Transgenders

A parliamentary panel examining the Transgender Bill has suggested that the government should consider reservations for the transgender community as it is among the most marginalised in the country.

Meritorious SC, ST Students Awarded With Dr Ambedkar National Merit Awards

Meritorious Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes students of Secondary and Senior School examination of year 2016 were awarded with "Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards" at a function here today.

In Most States, You Can Be Arrested For 'Looking Poor'

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.

Disabilities Bill Expected To Be Passed In Rajya Sabha Next Week: Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot

The amended the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, which proposes a jail term up to two years and a fine of maximum Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against disabled persons is expected to be passed in the Rajya Sabha next week.

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.

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.

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.

Government Proposes National Policy for Transgenders

The government has proposed a national policy that will consider recommendations made by an expert committee especially formed for transgenders, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

Supreme Court Asks Centre to Update National Policy on Older Persons

The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to update its national policy that envisages state support to ensure financial and food security, health care, shelter and other needs of older persons across the country.

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.