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Explained: Why Queer Activists Are Opposing New Bill For Transgenders
According to the Bill's Statement of Objects and Reasons, it aims to "recognise a specific class of transgender persons, who face social issues and to create a regime for their protection".
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'Who Gave Anyone Right To Decide My Gender?' Fierce Pushback To Trans Bill
Members of India's queer community have accused the government of trying to snatch rights through the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026
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University In Kerala Launches Dedicated Hostel For Transgender Students
For the first time in the state, a hostel exclusively to accommodate transgender students has been opened on the Mahatma Gandhi University campus in Kerala's Kottayam district.
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'Inclusion Key To Successful Democracy': Transgender Polling Official
A successful democracy is formed with the inclusion of all "votes and voters" during an election, Radha, a transgender polling official from Vellachery assembly segment in South Chennai, said at the NDTV 'Indian of the Year Awards 2024'.
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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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Trans Identity Certificate Can Now Be Used To Get PAN Card: Centre
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that a 'certificate of identity' issued by the district magistrate under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 will be treated as valid documentation for applying for a PAN card.
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In A First In Rajasthan, Transgender Issued Birth Certificate
In a first of its kind, a transgender has been issued a birth certificate by the Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation, officials said on Friday.
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"Not Juicy News": Ex-Bengal Chief Minister's Daughter Plans Sex Surgery
The decision of a former West Bengal chief minister's daughter to go in for the medical and legal process for gender affirmation after identifying as a man for years has come as a shot in the arm for others like him in the state.
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Kerala Transgender Couple Move Wedding Venue As Temple "Denies Permission"
The alleged denial of permission to solomnise the wedding of a transgender-couple in a temple here has triggered a row in the district as several members of the marginalised community criticised the management of the place of worship.
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Ensure Separate Wards, Toilets For Transgenders In Jail: Centre To States
The Centre has asked states to safeguard the rights of transgender people in jails and ensure separate wards to protect them against any form of exploitation.
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Explained: Why Queer Activists Are Opposing New Bill For Transgenders
According to the Bill's Statement of Objects and Reasons, it aims to "recognise a specific class of transgender persons, who face social issues and to create a regime for their protection".
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'Who Gave Anyone Right To Decide My Gender?' Fierce Pushback To Trans Bill
Members of India's queer community have accused the government of trying to snatch rights through the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026
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University In Kerala Launches Dedicated Hostel For Transgender Students
For the first time in the state, a hostel exclusively to accommodate transgender students has been opened on the Mahatma Gandhi University campus in Kerala's Kottayam district.
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'Inclusion Key To Successful Democracy': Transgender Polling Official
A successful democracy is formed with the inclusion of all "votes and voters" during an election, Radha, a transgender polling official from Vellachery assembly segment in South Chennai, said at the NDTV 'Indian of the Year Awards 2024'.
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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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Trans Identity Certificate Can Now Be Used To Get PAN Card: Centre
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that a 'certificate of identity' issued by the district magistrate under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 will be treated as valid documentation for applying for a PAN card.
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In A First In Rajasthan, Transgender Issued Birth Certificate
In a first of its kind, a transgender has been issued a birth certificate by the Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation, officials said on Friday.
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"Not Juicy News": Ex-Bengal Chief Minister's Daughter Plans Sex Surgery
The decision of a former West Bengal chief minister's daughter to go in for the medical and legal process for gender affirmation after identifying as a man for years has come as a shot in the arm for others like him in the state.
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Kerala Transgender Couple Move Wedding Venue As Temple "Denies Permission"
The alleged denial of permission to solomnise the wedding of a transgender-couple in a temple here has triggered a row in the district as several members of the marginalised community criticised the management of the place of worship.
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Ensure Separate Wards, Toilets For Transgenders In Jail: Centre To States
The Centre has asked states to safeguard the rights of transgender people in jails and ensure separate wards to protect them against any form of exploitation.
