Kochi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Kerala High Court has asked the parents and sibling of a 21-year-old individual to undergo counseling in order to understand the concept of gender identity.
Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) A US federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order against an executive order by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who suspended the right to carry firearms in public in and around the state's largest city, Albuquerque.
Srinagar, Sep 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to J&K government after a petition was filed by landowners in Budgam district who are agitating against the government decision to pay them compensation as per a land acquisition law that was repealed after abrogation of Article 370.
Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) A group of lawmakers, including Indian-American Pramila Jayapal, has introduced a Congressional resolution condemning hatred, xenophobia, and racism against South Asian, Sikh, Arab, Muslim and Mid-Eastern communities in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality.
Agra, Sep 7 (IANS) Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India worked with the Divisional Forest Officer, Agra to rescue an Indian parakeet – a species protected under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972 – which was being held illegally and tortured by a family in Agra.
Hyderabad, Sep 6 (IANS) Akula Buvvamma alias Mohammad Mahboobi (53) has a busy morning schedule. Waking up at 6 a.m., one of the first things she does is to fetch water from a public tap, installed under Mission Bhagiratha near the anganwadi centre in Pacharla BC Colony in Jogulamba Gadwal district of Telangana.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed ICICI Bank to pay compensation of Rs 25 lakh for losing the original property title documents of a complainant.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against a decision of the Telangana government providing 100% reservation under "Competent Authority Quota" to only local candidates.
San Francisco, Aug 29 (IANS) In a move that would make caste bias illegal and strengthen social justice, the California State Assembly has passed the anti-caste discrimination bill with an overwhelming 50-3 margin.
