Punjab & Haryana High Court grants disability pension to an Army officer deemed fit at enrolment but disabled later. Landmark ruling sets precedent for veterans' rights. Read the full details.
Karnataka government announces reservation details for 369 GBA wards, mandating 50% seats for women across categories. Move comes ahead of crucial Supreme Court hearing. Read the full breakdown.
Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU), Lucknow, will admit students to 25 UG courses for 2025-26 based on CUET-UG scores. Apply by Jan 30. Check details now.
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.
Indian Railways extends ticket booking time for Aadhaar-authenticated users from 8 AM to 4 PM starting January 5, 2026. Learn about the new IRCTC rules and chart preparation timings.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari felicitated seven children in Nagpur who overcame severe locomotor disabilities to excel in academics, sports & public service. Read their inspiring stories.
Madhya Pradesh High Court issues notice to state govt over petition challenging 100% reservation for women in 286 nursing faculty posts. Hearing on Jan 5.
Indian media's coverage of disability is gaining momentum in a pivotal shift from a medical to a social model, focusing on removing societal barriers. Explore this transformative change in narratives.
Uttarakhand High Court forms a medical committee led by an AIIMS Rishikesh neurologist to investigate fraudulent reservation claims using invalid disability certificates. Report due by March 15.
Massive protests erupt in Jammu demanding college closure after Muslim candidates dominate admissions. Samiti members burn effigies, clash with police. Full details inside.
A recent Supreme Court order signals a worrying shift away from established disability rights principles. Legal experts call for a return to progressive jurisprudence. Read the full analysis.
UP Congress alleges massive reservation violations in UPSSSC lekhpal recruitment, accusing BJP of shortchanging OBC, SC, ST candidates. Details on the alleged scam and vacant posts in central universities.
Odisha cabinet approves ordinance for uniform reservation in teacher recruitment across state universities, replacing department-wise system. Move aims for equity & transparency. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh's Skill Development Mission expands training with quotas for women & disabled to combat poverty. 1475 youth targeted in Prayagraj this year. #UttarPradesh #SkillIndia
Karnataka Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to include 56% internal reservation hike in Constitution's 9th Schedule for legal protection. Historic move for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
Karnataka Assembly passes SC sub-classification bill, dividing 17% quota among 101 communities. The move lifts a freeze on government appointments and fulfills a Congress poll promise. Read the full story.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's 54.3% ward reservation breaches Supreme Court cap. Commissioner says process followed SEC approval. Legal experts warn of OBC quota cuts if SC rules against it.
Wasim Iqbal's unbeaten 81 guides India to a 7-wicket win over England in the Physical Disability T20 Series. Read about the thrilling match and standout performances.
Karnataka govt tables Bill for 6-6-5 internal SC quota, lifting recruitment freeze. Details on categories, excluded tribes, and legal amendments inside.
India B secured a commanding 83-run victory over India A in the first match of the Physical Disability T20 Cricket Series. Read the full match report and key performances.
Karnataka's push for 56% quota is mired in internal reservation disputes. Explore the 6-6-5 formula, the new 17% SC reservation, and the political storm. Read the full analysis.
Uttarakhand's education department forms a 4-member committee to verify over 550 disability certificates submitted by teachers, aiming to curb misuse for avoiding remote postings. Report due in 15 days.
Following a surge in fake disability certificate complaints, the Maharashtra government mandates fresh verification for all employees who used disability quotas. The move sparks debate over harassment vs. rooting out fraud.
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 on December 3. Explore the theme 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies,' its history, and why 1.3 billion people's rights matter. Join the movement for inclusion.
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec 3, 2025. Explore the theme 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies', history since 1992, and practical steps for inclusion in India and globally.
Three decades after disability legislation, many in India still face exclusion. Discover how Karnataka is pioneering inclusive governance and setting a national example for equal rights.
Despite legal mandates, Bengaluru's public infrastructure remains largely inaccessible to persons with disabilities, highlighting systemic failures in urban governance and inclusion.
Gujarat govt extends Sant Surdas scheme benefits to persons with 60% disability, down from 80%. The change takes effect from the 2025-26 financial year. Discover the full range of state support for divyangjans.
Natwar Shyam Mishra and his wife Premlata, both living with disabilities, are transforming lives in Dhanbad through social campaigns and mentorship. Their story proves willpower conquers all. Read their inspiring journey.
Dr. Kinnari Rathod, a 3-feet-tall MBBS graduate from Gujarat, wins her fight for employment. After overcoming discrimination and legal hurdles, she secures her first job as a medical officer. Read her inspiring journey.