Discrimination

NSUI activists in Bengaluru and Mangaluru protested alleged discriminatory tax allocation by the central government. In Bengaluru, they smeared Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's office, leading to arrests. In Mangaluru, they besieged MP Nalin Kumar Kateel's residence. Police bolstered security, but Kateel was reportedly in Delhi.

Kerala News Highlights: Kerala govt to protest in Delhi against Centre's financial discrimination tomorrow

The Supreme Court deliberates on a petition challenging surrogacy laws, highlighting concerns about protecting the institution of marriage and societal norms, while the petitioner seeks permission as an unmarried woman to pursue surrogacy.

Through National Girl Child Day, the government aims to emphasize the principles of equality and dignity for every girl. Annually, awareness campaigns are organized nationwide to spread the message of girls' empowerment.

Karpoori Thakur, known as 'Jan Nayak,' served as Bihar's chief minister and played a pivotal role in the fight against social discrimination. His pioneering policies positively impacted education, employment, and farmer welfare.

Expressing his anticipation for the upcoming inauguration of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria took to social media on Sunday to share his excitement.

In a post on X, Sam Altman stated, "Muslim and Arab (especially Palestinian) colleagues in the tech community I've spoken with feel uncomfortable speaking about their recent experiences, often out of fear of retaliation and damaged career prospects."

The Defence Ministry states that the exclusions were based on alignment with the parade's "broader theme," as determined by an impartial expert committee. Despite claims of bias, the Centre asserts a fair evaluation process and invites non-selected states to showcase their tableaux in Bharat Parv as part of inclusive celebrations. 

Paula Abdul said that she was harassed by Nigel Lythgoe and other executives on 'American Idol', where she was a judge from 2002 to 2009. It claimed she was subjected to salary discrimination and that she was the target of constant taunts, bullying, humiliation, and harassment.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning strongly urged India not to discriminate against Chinese companies and stated, "We are closely following the matter. The Chinese government firmly supports Chinese companies to safeguard their lawful rights and interests."

The conversion of the Sita Ram temple into a chicken shop is being viewed as not merely an act of vandalism, but a clear violation of the right to freedom of religion and a blatant disregard for the cultural diversity that is an integral part of Pakistan's identity.

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani opposes the idea of mandatory paid menstrual leave for women employees, stating menstruation is a natural part of life. She emphasizes the potential for discrimination against women in the workforce

The Supreme Court's unanimous decision upholding the Centre's move to abrogate provisions of Article 370 and directing the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has a complex history that can be traced back to the early years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political career.

A Tamil Nadu teacher faces allegations of religious and dietary discrimination towards a Class 7 student. Accused of verbal abuse and compelling the girl to polish shoes while wearing a hijab, the teachers' actions sparked a parental complaint. The school headmistress reportedly supported the accused, prompting the parents to escalate the issue to the Chief Education Officer for investigation.

Barcelona has initiated an investigation into the alleged racial insults directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during their recent El Clasico clash.