CIVIL RIGHTS

Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer, addressed allegations of misusing disability and OBC quotas in securing her civil service position, stating she will present her case to the investigating committee. She emphasized that the committee's decis...

A committee in Uttarakhand tasked with framing rules for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has revealed its approach to protecting data privacy while implementing mandatory registration of live-in relationships and marriages. The committee, led by Shatru...

Following an attempt on Trump’s life, Republicans blamed Democrats and Biden’s rhetoric. Reuters found right-wing extremists caused most fatal violence since 2021. Biden condemned violence, while Trump urged unity. The Proud Boys predict more violen...

AIMPLB rejects the Supreme Court's ruling on Section 125 CrPC for Muslim women and plans to challenge the UCC in Uttarakhand High Court. Emphasizing Article 25, they condemned Waqf property changes, raised mob lynching concerns, stressed the Places ...

The Supreme Court's recent ruling has brought clarity after decades of uncertainty regarding the rights of illegally divorced Muslim women. The court declared that all Muslim women, including those divorced through triple talaq, have the right to se...

Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from considering pleas for review of the apex court's judgement last year, which declined legal recognition to same-sex marriage. Khanna cited personal reasons for his recusal. The recusal would ...

The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on July 10 a batch of pleas seeking review of its last year's judgement which refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage. According to the cause list of July 10 uploaded on the apex court webs...

Thousands of people are fleeing Myanmar due to the military junta's announcement of conscription to bolster its forces against armed groups challenging its power. The exodus is driven by fear of forced recruitment, with reports of human rights abuse...

Microsoft agrees to pay $14 million to settle claims of retaliating against workers for taking leave in California. The settlement also mandates hiring a consultant and providing training to prevent future discrimination.

Taliban authorities will attend the third round of United Nations-hosted talks on Afghanistan in the Qatari capital, a government spokesman said on Sunday, after snubbing an invitation to the previous round. A key element of the talks held in the Gu...

Shondaland’s Black Barbie trailer showcases the creation of influential dolls. It highlights interviews with key women at Mattel and their impact on the Barbie brand. The documentary delves into the history, civil rights impact, and the role of imag...

In Karnataka's Hassan, a march was to demand justice for victims of alleged sexual abuse by suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. The participants urged for the arrest of the accused. Organized by 'Naveddu Nilladiddare' human rights collective, th...

GoAir has temporarily lost its slots and foreign bilateral rights to other airlines like Air India and IndiGo amidst diminishing chances of revival. In order for airlines from one country to operate international flights to another country, a bilate...

Swati Maliwal News: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, who alleges she was assaulted by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, reportedly has bruises on her left leg dorsal and right cheek, as per her medical report.

The Delhi High Court declined to cap airfares across India, stating that the airline industry is highly competitive and faces significant losses. The court emphasized that market forces should determine ticket prices and that the industry is already...

The Arizona House last week passed the measure after a handful of Republicans broke party ranks and voted with Democrats to send it to the Senate.

'In the upcoming US election, the war in Gaza is absolutely a wedge issue in the Democratic party — some parts of it are staunchly pro-Israel and others, particularly younger people and ArabAmericans, are very critical of President Biden’s policies ...

India and the United States regularly consult at the highest levels on issues like democracy and human rights, a senior US State Department official said on Monday, after a US government report alleged that there were significant human rights abuses...

Deciding on a career path after college can be challenging. While some individuals have a clear sense of direction early on, many others must navigate through uncertainties. The ongoing discussion about aspirants devoting several years of their prim...