₹1.01 Crore Assistive Devices Given to 503 PWDs in Amritsar
Amritsar district authorities distributed assistive devices worth ₹1.01 crore to 503 persons with disabilities during special camps. Learn about this significant welfare initiative.
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HC Judge Calls for Equal Court Access for Persons with Disabilities
Bombay High Court Justice Valmiki Menezes appeals for trained staff and aids to ensure persons with disabilities get equal access to justice under the 2016 Act.
HC Orders Relief for 682 APSRTC Staff Retired on Medical Grounds
Andhra Pradesh High Court mandates state govt to decide within 8 weeks on alternative jobs or enhanced compensation for APSRTC employees forced to retire medically. Justice N Vijay disposes of six writ petitions.
Balochistan Custodial Killings Raise Alarm Over Pakistan Security
A surge in custodial killings in Pakistan's Balochistan province, with five deaths in ten days, triggers protests and international concern over human rights abuses. Read the full report.
Indore's Deaf-Mute Residents Plead for Safe Water
In Indore's Bhagirathpura, six speech and hearing-impaired residents appeal for urgent help as contaminated tap water triggers a public health nightmare. Their fight is for dignity and survival.
1 Dead, 27 Missing in Philippines Landfill Collapse
A massive garbage mound collapsed in the Philippines, killing one and leaving 27 missing. Rescue operations are underway. Details on the tragedy and response.
Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities in Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala's Minister R Bindu announces 'Carnival of the Different' job fair on Jan 20 for empowering persons with disabilities. Register now at sjd.kerala.gov.in.
Andhra HC Notices State on Disability Reservation PIL
Andhra Pradesh High Court issues notice to state govt over PIL alleging non-implementation of 4% reservation for persons with disabilities in jobs and promotions. Read the full story.
10-Year Jail for Rape of Woman with Disability in Mumbai
A Mumbai sessions court sentenced a salon worker to 10 years in jail for abducting and raping a woman with a moderate intellectual disability, a landmark conviction under the Disabilities Act. Read the full story.
Six New Alleged Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan
Fresh reports of six alleged enforced disappearances emerge from Quetta and Kech districts in Balochistan, sparking renewed human rights concerns. Read the full details.
Ghaziabad Collectorate Inaccessible Despite Disability Act
A disability rights activist has complained that Ghaziabad's collectorate remains inaccessible nine years after the RPDA, 2016, denying dignified access to governance for 1.4 lakh people. Read the full story.
Swiss Freeze Maduro Assets Post-US Arrest
Switzerland freezes assets of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro & associates for 4 years, aiming to prevent illicit outflows. The move follows his dramatic US arrest in Caracas. Details inside.
Three Enforced Disappearances Reported in Quetta, Balochistan
PAANK reports three new enforced disappearances in Quetta's Satellite Town. The human rights body demands urgent investigation and accountability from Pakistani authorities.
Families Protest Enforced Disappearances on CPEC Highway
Families in Balochistan stage a freezing highway sit-in, demanding answers on enforced disappearances linked to CPEC projects. Will Pakistan act?
Delhi Police's Operation Milap traces 1,303 missing persons
Delhi Police's Operation Milap achieves a major success, tracing 1,303 missing persons in the southwest district within a year. Read about this significant public welfare initiative.
Delhi Police Finds 1,303 Missing Persons in a Year
Delhi Police's Operation Milap in southwest district successfully traced 1,303 missing persons, including 434 children, in the last year. Learn how local informers and strategic efforts made this possible.
Panchkula Police reunites 488 missing persons in 2025
Panchkula police's coordinated efforts in 2025 led to the safe return of 488 missing persons, including 162 children. DCP Srishti Gupta details the operation's success and public appeal.
Pune Man Helps Reunite Over 800 Missing Persons
Shivabhau Pasalkar, a Pune resident, has dedicated 15 years to finding missing people. Using social media and posters, he's reunited over 800 individuals with their families. Read his inspiring story.
Pune NGO reunites over 700 missing persons with families
Mohammad Hussain's NGO 'Real Men Real People' in Pune has reunited over 700 missing individuals with families, including a man missing for 4 years from Bihar and a constable's daughter from Karnataka. Read their inspiring stories.
2025 Cricket: India's WC Win, Bazball Exposed, Kohli's Joy
Relive 2025's defining cricket moments: India's emotional Women's World Cup win, England's Bazball frailty exposed, Virat Kohli's IPL triumph, and more. A year of drama and destiny.
UP Minister Reviews Schemes for Persons with Disabilities
UP Minister Narendra Kashyap reviews welfare schemes, directs officials to strengthen universities for disabled and ensure last-mile delivery. Key beneficiary figures for 2025-26 revealed.
Manipur IDPs plan march to Governor over resettlement silence
Frustrated by government silence, Manipur's displaced citizens and Cocomi conclude a month-long protest. They announce a peaceful march to Lok Bhavan on Jan 12, demanding a resettlement roadmap. Read their urgent plea for justice.
Police Violence on Baloch Women Protesters Exposes Rights Crisis
Pakistani police crackdown on Baloch women protesters in Islamabad highlights a deepening human rights crisis in Balochistan. Read the full report on the escalating tensions.
Baloch Families Protest in Quetta Over Enforced Disappearances
Families of missing Balochistan residents stage a sit-in in Quetta, demanding answers from Pakistani authorities. The protest underscores a deepening humanitarian crisis in the region.
AP Govt Offers Jobs, Compensation to Unfit Transport Staff
Andhra Pradesh government approves alternative employment for medically unfit APPTD employees from Jan 1, 2020, under Disabilities Act. Read the full details.
HC Notice to J&K Admin on 1947 PoJK Displaced Persons PIL
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court issues notice to UT administration on PIL for 1947 PoJK displaced persons. Next hearing on February 10. Read for details.
Kerala Adds 22,700 Beneficiaries to Aswasakiranam Scheme
Kerala's Social Justice Minister R Bindu announces inclusion of 22,700 more caregivers in Aswasakiranam scheme, providing Rs 600 monthly aid. Financial assistance till October released.
Kerala HC: PwD Rank List Extended to May 2026
Kerala govt extends PwD rank list validity to May 31, 2026 for backlog vacancies in aided schools. High Court adjourns hearing after state's submission. Details inside.
BMC Issues New Guidelines for Road Widening, Rehab in Mumbai
Mumbai's BMC revises rules for road widening & rehabilitation under DCPR 2034 to ensure transparency, stop selective demolitions, and improve traffic flow. Key changes explained.
Punjab Minister Baljit Kaur Pledges Action for Blind Unions
Punjab's Social Security Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur commits to addressing demands of blind unions, prioritizing Divyang quota vacancies and empowerment. Read the full story.
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