transgender
- Bangalore
Karnataka introduces quota for ‘male third gender’ in police constable recruitment
Bengaluru: In a first for the state, the Karnataka government has announced reservation for ‘male third gender’ in recruitment to the state armed forces. State Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday said…
- India
Frame policy for employment of transgender persons: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the central government in an interim order to devise an appropriate policy framework in terms of which reasonable accommodation can be provided to transgender persons in…
- India
Man kills ‘friend’ for transgender identity in MP’s Indore
Bhopal: A man, who befriended a woman on social media with the intention of sexual favours, strangulated her to death after learning that she was transgender. The deceased has been identified as…
- India
Transgender citizens to get healthcare services under Ayushman Bharat
New Delhi: In a landmark decision on Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Union Health Ministry and the Department of Social Justice…
- India
In a first, housing scheme proposed for transgender community in Maharashtra
Pune: The Social Welfare Department of the Maharashtra government has proposed an affordable housing scheme for the transgender community, a senior official said. Transgender persons often find it difficult to buy or…
- Telangana
Telangana: Scholarships, training programs for trans citizens now open
Hyderabad: Telangana’s department of welfare of disabled and senior citizens on Saturday announced that applications are now open for transgender citizens for scholarships and skill development training. The programmes are offered under…
- India
UP: Transgender alleges husband looted her, forced her to convert to Islam
Pilibhit: A 22-year-old transgender has accused her husband of looting her and forcing her to convert to Islam. Gulabo has filed a complaint at Bisalpur Kotwali police station, alleging that her husband,…
- World
Musk’s daughter to drop surname, doesn’t want to be related to him
San Francisco: Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s transgender daughter has reportedly filed a request to change her name to reflect her gender identification and avoid any ties to her biological father. According to…
- India
Orissa: HC grants pension to transwoman after parents demise
Hyderabad: In the case of a transwoman who was allegedly discriminated against on the basis of gender, the Orissa High Court has ordered a grant of family pension to the petitioner. A…
- Hyderabad
DGP inaugurates Transgender Persons Protection Cell
Hyderabad: “Pride Place” Transgender (LGBQIA+) Persons Protection Cell was inaugurated by Dr M. Mahendar Reddy, IPS, DGP, Telangana Police, at Women Safety Wing, Hyderabad on Tuesday. The Cell will work to ensure…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Transgenders participate in Job Fair
Hyderabad: Several people from the transgender community participated in a job fair organised by Hyderabad Police on Saturday. Around 100 companies participated in the job fair which was advertising over 600 vacancies.…
- Hollywood
Elliot Page joins transgender documentary ‘Nel Mio Nome’ as executive producer
Washington: Elliot Page has boarded Berlin-bound transgender-themed documentary ‘Nel Mio Nome’, which translates to ‘Into My Name’, by Italian director and producer Nicolo Bassetti as its executive producer. According to Variety, this…
