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Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
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Chennai Rights Activist Slams Airline For Rs 2,500 Wheelchair Service
Disability rights activist, Rajiv Rajan, was stunned when US-Bangla Airlines charged him Rs 2,500 for the wheelchair service at Chennai airport.
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Facebook Disables Accounts Used by Palestinian Intelligence to Spy on Citizens
Facebook said it had disabled accounts used by the Palestinian Authority's internal intelligence organisation to spy on journalists, human rights activists, and political opponents.
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Blast Survivor Got Her "Only Finger" After Surgery. Her Story
Malvika Iyer was only 13 when she lost both her hands in a grenade explosion. She speaks about the surgical errors that occurred when doctors were trying to save her life, and how they proved to be a blessing in disguise.
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Uber Asked by Centre to Act Against Drivers Who Harassed Disability Rights Activist
The Centre has asked app-based cab aggregator Uber India to act against two of its drivers, who had allegedly harassed disability rights activist Arman Ali.
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Government Asks Uber India To Take Action Against Erring Drivers
The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has asked Uber India to take action against erring drivers after a disability rights activist alleged he was "treated horribly" by two drivers of the app-based cab aggregator in Chennai.
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Differently-Abled Woman Forced Out Of Wheelchair By Mumbai Airport Staff
A disability rights activist has alleged that she suffered "major cramps" after she was forcefully lifted from her wheelchair by a CISF personnel at the Mumbai airport, a charge denied by the paramilitary force, saying the checks were carried out on her in accordance with the procedure.
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Poll Body Ensured Disabled Can Also Vote: Disability Rights Activist
The icon for People with Disabilities (PwDs) in Nagaland Diethono Nakhro has thanked the Election Commission for according priority to the disabled in the electoral process of the country. "Making elections inclusive and accessible is not just about laws and rule books, but it is about wanting to do the right thing and then reaching out and making ...
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Disability Rights Activist Javed Abidi Dies At 53
Disability rights activist Javed Abidi died today after suffering from a chest infection. He was 53. He died at 1:30 pm, a friend of Mr Abidi said, adding he had been ill for the last few weeks
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Doctor Who Helped People With Disabilities In 2014 Election Wins Prestigious US Award
An Indian doctor and disability rights activist who played an integral role in making India's 2014 General Elections accessible to people with disabilities was today honoured with the prestigious Henry Viscardi Achievement Award in the US.
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‘A Historic Moment’ Say Activists As Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Bill Is Passed
New Delhi: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill was passed in Parliament on Friday. The Bill, aimed at safeguarding and enhancing the rights of the differently-abled, got the Lok Sabha’s nod today after being passed in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, paving the way for it to become law. While the previous Persons with Disabilities 1995 Act ha...
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Execution of Disabled Pakistani Man Delayed for Fourth Time
A disabled Pakistani murder convict was given a fourth stay of execution late Tuesday just hours before he was due to be hanged, as rights activists slammed Islamabad for a executions spree on track to see 300 deaths in under a year.
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Inquiry Ordered into Delhi Eatery Denying Entry to Disabled Activist
The Delhi government on Saturday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident of alleged denial of entry to a disabled rights activist by an eatery in a south Delhi's mall.
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'Denied Entry to Delhi Restaurant as I'm Differently Abled', Alleges Activist
A posh restaurant in an upscale mall in south Delhi has landed in a major controversy after it denied entry to a disability rights activist, allegedly saying that it doesn't "allow disabled people inside, as a policy".
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Right to education bill: Nothing for the disabled
Disabled Rights activists are livid about changes in the Right to Education Bill.
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Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
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Chennai Rights Activist Slams Airline For Rs 2,500 Wheelchair Service
Disability rights activist, Rajiv Rajan, was stunned when US-Bangla Airlines charged him Rs 2,500 for the wheelchair service at Chennai airport.
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Facebook Disables Accounts Used by Palestinian Intelligence to Spy on Citizens
Facebook said it had disabled accounts used by the Palestinian Authority's internal intelligence organisation to spy on journalists, human rights activists, and political opponents.
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Blast Survivor Got Her "Only Finger" After Surgery. Her Story
Malvika Iyer was only 13 when she lost both her hands in a grenade explosion. She speaks about the surgical errors that occurred when doctors were trying to save her life, and how they proved to be a blessing in disguise.
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Uber Asked by Centre to Act Against Drivers Who Harassed Disability Rights Activist
The Centre has asked app-based cab aggregator Uber India to act against two of its drivers, who had allegedly harassed disability rights activist Arman Ali.
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Government Asks Uber India To Take Action Against Erring Drivers
The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has asked Uber India to take action against erring drivers after a disability rights activist alleged he was "treated horribly" by two drivers of the app-based cab aggregator in Chennai.
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Differently-Abled Woman Forced Out Of Wheelchair By Mumbai Airport Staff
A disability rights activist has alleged that she suffered "major cramps" after she was forcefully lifted from her wheelchair by a CISF personnel at the Mumbai airport, a charge denied by the paramilitary force, saying the checks were carried out on her in accordance with the procedure.
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Poll Body Ensured Disabled Can Also Vote: Disability Rights Activist
The icon for People with Disabilities (PwDs) in Nagaland Diethono Nakhro has thanked the Election Commission for according priority to the disabled in the electoral process of the country. "Making elections inclusive and accessible is not just about laws and rule books, but it is about wanting to do the right thing and then reaching out and making ...
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Disability Rights Activist Javed Abidi Dies At 53
Disability rights activist Javed Abidi died today after suffering from a chest infection. He was 53. He died at 1:30 pm, a friend of Mr Abidi said, adding he had been ill for the last few weeks
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Doctor Who Helped People With Disabilities In 2014 Election Wins Prestigious US Award
An Indian doctor and disability rights activist who played an integral role in making India's 2014 General Elections accessible to people with disabilities was today honoured with the prestigious Henry Viscardi Achievement Award in the US.
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‘A Historic Moment’ Say Activists As Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Bill Is Passed
New Delhi: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill was passed in Parliament on Friday. The Bill, aimed at safeguarding and enhancing the rights of the differently-abled, got the Lok Sabha’s nod today after being passed in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, paving the way for it to become law. While the previous Persons with Disabilities 1995 Act ha...
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Execution of Disabled Pakistani Man Delayed for Fourth Time
A disabled Pakistani murder convict was given a fourth stay of execution late Tuesday just hours before he was due to be hanged, as rights activists slammed Islamabad for a executions spree on track to see 300 deaths in under a year.
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Inquiry Ordered into Delhi Eatery Denying Entry to Disabled Activist
The Delhi government on Saturday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident of alleged denial of entry to a disabled rights activist by an eatery in a south Delhi's mall.
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'Denied Entry to Delhi Restaurant as I'm Differently Abled', Alleges Activist
A posh restaurant in an upscale mall in south Delhi has landed in a major controversy after it denied entry to a disability rights activist, allegedly saying that it doesn't "allow disabled people inside, as a policy".
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Right to education bill: Nothing for the disabled
Disabled Rights activists are livid about changes in the Right to Education Bill.
