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Railway staff in India went to extraordinary lengths, working through a train's filthy drainage system, to recover an expensive gold ring lost by a passenger. The successful retrieval, despite the unpleasant conditions, has garnered widespread praise online for the team's dedication and honesty.

Deer are frequently entering human settlements in Hazaribag's Ichak forest zone, raising concerns about habitat management. In the past week, three deer were rescued from villages, with one incident resulting in minor injuries to locals. Forest officials attribute these occurrences to seasonal patterns, while residents question the effectiveness of allocated funds.

Gaya Municipal Corporation's standing committee greenlit proposals for enhanced civic services, infrastructure upgrades, and revenue generation. Key decisions include installing 11,000 LED streetlights, procuring 40 new water tankers, and developing commercial complexes on vacant land. Concerns over water supply and cleanliness were also addressed, with officials warned of salary deductions if improvements aren't seen.

In a shocking incident at the Biharsharif Town police station, a 30-year-old man named virendra kumar, who was initially detained due to erratic behavior, critically injured himself after jumping from a staircase.

India's new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, has sparked widespread protests by removing self-identification rights. Critics argue the law replaces individual autonomy with mandatory medical certification, contradicting previous legal precedents and the Supreme Court's NALSA judgment. Activists fear this regressive move will hinder access to essential rights and services for the transgender community.

Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2026, sparking immediate resignations from two National Council for Transgender Persons members protesting the lack of community consultation. The bill removes self-perceived gender identity, introducing a medical board for transgender certificates, a move critics deem regressive and a step backward for fundamental rights.

Over 200 people protested in Panaji against the proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. Protesters argue the bill replaces self-identification with mandatory medical certification, failing to protect trans individuals and exploiting vulnerabilities

Lok Sabha approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 via voice vote, despite opposition calls for wider consultations. The government stated the changes aim to ensure benefits reach genuine transgender individuals, moving away from self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for certification. The bill now heads to the Rajya Sabha.

The Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, defining transgender individuals to exclude those with different sexual orientations or self-perceived identities. The bill aims to protect a specific social and cultural group facing extreme discrimination, with new provisions for authority designation and graded punishments for offenses. Opposition members criticized the bill for limiting self-determination.

Opposition MPs and transgender activists are demanding the withdrawal of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. They argue the proposed changes could undermine the community's rights, particularly self-identification, which they fought hard to achieve. Concerns were voiced at a public discussion in Delhi, with calls for parliamentary review.

Transgender community members, part of the National Council for Transgender Persons, met with ministry officials to reiterate that self-affirmation must remain the foundation of transgender identity.

A shocking incident in Agra saw a 28-year-old man allegedly beaten to death by his younger brother after a dispute over a mobile phone password. The argument escalated violently, leading to the elder brother's death. Police have registered a murder case and arrested the accused, with the investigation ongoing.

NEW DELHI: virendra kumar has been appointed as the new director (engineering, research & development) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).

Union Minister virendra kumar commended Meghalaya for advancing disability services, highlighting expanded therapy, skill development, and educational assistance. During his visit to the Composite Regional Centre, he underscored the centre's commitment to empowering divyangjans through comprehensive rehabilitation and vocational training, in line with the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' vision for inclusive growth.

A chemistry teacher, Manoj Kumar, was apprehended in Agra for manufacturing synthetic drugs like MDMA, supplying them to rave parties via online channels. His arrest followed that of a math teacher, virendra kumar, who implicated Manoj. Police seized over Rs 1 crore worth of raw materials. The investigation revealed a scheme to exploit chemical expertise for illicit gains.

The Union minister for social justice and empowerment, virendra kumar Khatik, will begin his Jan Ashirwad Yatra on Thursday (August 19) from Gwalior.

Though on Monday the department officials had denied sending any such SMS, on Tuesday they not only accepted but also held responsible a coordinator of accredited social health activist (ASHA).

BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh virendra kumar will be the pro-tem speaker of the Lok Sabha, official sources said Tuesday. Kumar, 65, is a seven-term member of Parliament and won the Lok Sabha polls from Tikamgarh. As pro-tem speaker, he will preside over the first sitting of the Lok Sabha and administer the oath of office to the newly elected MPs.

In a PIL, which charged JP Cement Limited with flouting environment norms in Sidhi district by their reckless operations, MP high court has served notices to the state government, principal secretary forest and the company.

Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) will hold a meeting of its disciplinary committee on Saturday when party leaders, some of whom have recently goofed-up in public, are likely to be given instructions.