disability

After a grueling three-year fight, acid attack survivor Reshma Qureshi, 28, has secured a correct disability certification. Initially assessed with 'low vision,' a Delhi High Court-ordered reassessment finally recognized her 63% disability, including the severe damage from an acid attack over a decade ago. This victory highlights the systemic challenges survivors face in obtaining proper recognition.

A recent examination of the Patiala House court in Delhi highlighted alarming accessibility concerns, such as poorly maintained walkways and insufficient directional signs, which significantly hinder access for the disabled and elderly populations. This issue is indicative of a pervasive challenge faced by courts throughout India, where legal institutions often remain inaccessible despite existing regulations.

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated a special family moment after his younger brother Nicolas Hamilton secured his first-ever silverware in the British Touring Car Championship. The emotional weekend became even more memorable because both brothers finished on the podium on the same day. Lewis claimed second place for Ferrari at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Nicolas lifted the Jack Sears Trophy at Snetterton Race Circuit.

Broken tiles, exposed nails, and slabs jutting out have made the walkway risky

Accused Secured Govt Jobs By Forged Documents

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Paralympic high jumper Sharad Kumar have approached the Central Administrative Tribunal seeking regularisation of their services as Assistant Directors of Education (Sports) with the Delhi government.

The Orissa High Court denied bail to Dhirendranath Baral, a disabled individual with a history of 38 cases, in connection with a Puri hotel bombing. Baral is accused of orchestrating the attack after the owner allegedly refused to pay Rs 10 lakh in extortion money.

A new technology platform, Scribe Bank, has launched to connect visually impaired students with verified volunteer scribes, ensuring they can take exams without being turned away. This initiative by Save the Quest, supported by Indian Oil, aims to bridge a critical gap in accessibility.