Ensure 1% job quota for transgenders, HC tells Bengal government
Sunday, 16 June 2024 Calcutta high court has mandated Bengal govt to ensure a 1% reservation for transgender persons in all public jobs, noting that no quota was offered to the community despite the existing policy advocating equal treatment in employment. In his ruling on Friday, Justice Rajasekhar Mantha instructed the state's chief secretary to enforce this reservation, referencing the 2014 Supreme Court's NALSA judgment - the first to legally recognise non-binary gender identities and uphold the fundamental rights of transgender people.
Recent bypolls across seven Indian states resulted in significant gains for the opposition INDIA bloc, which won 10 out of 13 assembly seats. The Congress party secured victories in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while the Trinamool Congress swept all four seats in West Bengal. The BJP won two seats, including one in Madhya Pradesh. These results are seen as a boost for the opposition and may indicate shifting political dynamics ahead of future elections.
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Welcome to the Editors' Roundtable! In this week's episode, we dive into the top developments making headlines nationwide. First up, we discuss the appointment of a new cricket coach and what it means for the future of the sport in India.
Next, we examine Andhra Pradesh's fund request amidst its ongoing financial crisis. We also explore the heated debate surrounding the NOK, or Next of Kin policy, which has stirred quite a controversy. Stay tuned as we analyse the implications of West Bengal's bypolls and the political shifts that could reshape the state's landscape.
Additionally, we bring you the latest on India's ambitious project to launch its first bullet train, marking a significant leap in the nation's infrastructure. And finally, we delve into the political shifts as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) appears to be aligning with the BJP. These and more with Pankaj Mishra and the Oneindia Editors from across the country.
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The bypolls were held in four seats in West Bengal, three in Himachal Pradesh, two in Uttarakhand, and one each in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu DNA
In a notable triumph for the opposition, the INDIA bloc secured 10 out of 13 seats in the assembly bypolls on Saturday across seven states. The BJP, which.. IndiaTimes
The home ministry initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and DCP (Central) Indira Mukherjee on Sunday. This action is in.. IndiaTimes
A massive fire broke out at the food court on the third floor of Kolkata's Acropolis Mall on Friday. Although no casualties were reported, the area was engulfed in smoke. At least 10 fire tenders reached the spot, and firefighters in oxygen masks entered to douse the flames while visitors were safely evacuated.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the train accident near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. At least 15 people were killed and... IndiaTimes
A UP police team faced resistance from Bengal Police in West Bengal while trying to arrest Makhan Lal Meena for a gold theft. The suspect, identified through... IndiaTimes
The southwest monsoon is likely to advance into the whole of sub-Himalayan West Bengal and some parts of Gangetic West Bengal in the next four to five days, the... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News