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TMC's Derek O’Brien slams Waqf Act: ‘It's about dignity, not just land or law’

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien has written a scathing criticism of the Waqf Act.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 10:13 PM IST

Will fight for porters’ rights, put across their demands to govt: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi thanked them for saving many lives and helping in the relief work during the stampede. (Rahul Gandhi | Official X account)
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 12:59 PM IST

How do Donald Trump's executive orders target transgender rights?

Since taking office again, President Donald Trump has issued a number of executive orders specifically targeting transgender and nonbinary individuals.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 11:15 AM IST

Chandigarh: LGBTQIA+ community rights in focus at roundtable conference

Caroline Rowett, deputy high commissioner at the British Deputy High Commission, Chandigarh, reaffirmed the UK government’s commitment to fostering societies where safety, opportunities, and respect are guaranteed for all individuals, irrespective of their sexual orientation and gender identity. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:54 AM IST

Death, tragedy and serious accusations in Bengaluru

With his family in happier times
Published on Dec 15, 2024 08:15 AM IST

A court rules that pollution has violated the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital

A court rules that pollution has violated the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 01:43 AM IST

Canada supports the rights of citizens to ‘speak out’ even if it ‘irritates’ India: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right), tours a modular home construction facility before making a housing announcement in Calgary, Alberta, on April 5. (AP)
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 11:15 AM IST

France becomes world’s first country to make abortion a constitutional right

Mps and senators applaud after President of the National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet announced the result of the vote to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution.
Published on Mar 05, 2024 05:22 AM IST

PM Modi's top 10 sharpest attacks on Congress in Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Published on Feb 07, 2024 04:51 PM IST

Work, life, money: Three experts help you set (and meet) your 2024 goals

Anand, who was seen in S1 of Made in Heaven, wants to start a conversation around music publishing rights. (HT ARCHIVE/RAJ K RAJ)
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 06:12 PM IST

HC cancels Kendriya Vidyalaya’s teacher recruitment ad over disability quota

The Delhi High Court. (Representative photo)
Published on Nov 01, 2023 06:00 PM IST

Delivery workers, cab drivers on strike today in Pune. Here's why

Ola, Uber, delivery agents of Zomato, Swiggy, are on strike on Wednesday.
Published on Oct 25, 2023 09:54 AM IST

Gig workers law deepens industrial democracy

The term gig workers refers to those who are engaged in any income-generating activity as freelancers or on a temporary basis. (Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 18, 2023 02:22 AM IST

Marriage Equality: A personal account of a life everyone deserves

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The author, with her spouse, Megan and son, Jamie.
Published on Oct 26, 2023 11:27 AM IST

Help just a call away: Cops to women in remote areas

(Logo of Mission Shakti programme)
Published on Oct 16, 2023 08:17 PM IST

Congress MP opposes Rahul's jitni abadi utna haq remark; Jairam Ramesh reacts

Abhishek Manu Singhvi (L). Jairam Ramesh (R)
Published on Oct 03, 2023 06:07 PM IST

World Day of the Deaf 2023: Date, history significance and all you need to know

World Day of The Deaf is recognized every last Sunday of September in order to help deaf people and their communities find a safe space in society at large.
Published on Sep 23, 2023 04:31 PM IST

CM Soren asserts domicile based on 1932 Khatiyan, job quota

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren reiterated his resolve on Friday to enact a state domicile policy based on the 1932 Khatiyan (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 09:19 PM IST

Tribals should unite in struggle for rights: Jharkhand CM Soren

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urged the tribal community on Wednesday to unite and support each other in asserting their rights (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 09:28 PM IST

100 construction workers made aware of their rights at seminar

Construction workers at the awareness seminar held by India Labour Line. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 10:18 PM IST

Jalandhar bypoll: Bhagwant Mann slams SGPC president for campaigning for SAD candidate

Mann asked how far it was justified that Harjinder Singh Dhami, the president of SGPC campaigned for the SAD. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 09:48 PM IST

Digitalisation helps PMC overcome malpractices in Health scheme

The PMC initiated the UPHS a decade ago with the goal of providing free or discounted medical treatment to the economically weaker section at hospitals affiliated with the scheme. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 10:11 PM IST

TN Assembly resolution favours SC benefits to Christian converts

Chennai, Apr 19 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin speaks in the State Legislative Assembly, in Chennai on Wednesday. State Government passes a resolution in the Assembly urging the Union government to bring amendments in the laws to give reservation to the Adi Dravidians who have converted to Christianity. (ANI Photo) (ANI)
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 01:31 AM IST

Sink your teeth into this, Twilight saga under work to hit small screens

According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate Television is in early development on a TV series that could bring Stephenie Meyer's beloved book series back to life
Published on Apr 19, 2023 11:14 PM IST

High court stays Haryana govt notification on declaring Mansa Devi Complex ‘holy area’

The Punjab and Haryana high court while seeking response by August 23 has ordered that operation of the December 21 notification would remain stayed till the next date of hearing. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 04:29 AM IST

SC overrules govt objection, begins same sex hearing

Around 50 petitioners have approached the top court asking for legalisation of same-sex marriage (PTI)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:52 PM IST

Hungary’s new law allows locals to report anonymously on same-sex families

Hungary’s constitution protects the institution of marriage as a formation “between one man and one woman,” and also specifies “the mother is a woman, the father a man.”
Published on Apr 13, 2023 07:48 PM IST

Chennai-based producers cheat Mumbai-based content aggregator of 1.54 crore

Chennai-based producers cheat Mumbai-based content aggregator of 1.54 crore
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 12:36 AM IST

HC quashes FIR against Save Aarey activist who shared Metro MD’s mobile number

HC quashes FIR against Save Aarey activist who shared Metro MD’s mobile number
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:12 AM IST