NHRC seeks inclusion of distinct categories like ‘Intersex’, ‘Transmen’ & ‘Transwomen’ in upcoming Census | India News

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the govt to consider including distinct categories such as ‘Intersex,’ ‘Transmen,’ and ‘Transwomen’ in Census 2027.In an advisory on ensuring welfare of transgender persons issued last week, the Commission has also asked the govt to reconsider changes made to the definition of transgender persons under…

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UP ranks second in power consumption amid heatwave, but faces supply disruptions | India News

Meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday to discuss electricity demand and supply status LUCKNOW: As summer temperatures climb, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the country’s second-highest power-consuming state after Maharashtra, highlighting both the scale of demand and the stress on its electricity infrastructure. The surge in consumption, however, has been accompanied by…

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Eviction notice to Delhi Gymkhana: Elite club members plan legal battle against Centre’s order, seek ‘no dislocation’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Several members of the elite Delhi Gymkhana Club have launched a signature campaign to move court against the Centre’s order directing the institution to vacate its premises in Lutyens’ Delhi by June 5.The members plan to file a petition on Monday challenging the government’s decision to take back the sprawling 27.3-acre property located…

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Education ministry directs deployment of IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur experts to fix CBSE post-result portal glitches | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of education on Sunday said it has directed IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur to assist the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in resolving technical issues on its post-result services portal, following widespread complaints from students and parents over glitches in the re-evaluation process.According to the PIB press release, Union education…

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