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In a dramatic effort to support lawyers, Delhi’s Kejriwal government launches aid schemes, impacting thousands during crises.
Delhi Law Minister Atishi highlighted the successes of the Chief Minister Advocate Welfare Scheme, initiated by the Kejriwal government in 2019 to support lawyers. The scheme, backed by an annual fund of Rs 50 crore, has enrolled around 28,000 lawyers. It provides significant benefits including Rs 1 million in term insurance and Rs 5 lakh…
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The Women in Cinema Collective aims to reform the Malayalam film industry, promoting safety and equality following a damning harassment report.
The Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) is set to introduce recommendations aimed at creating a safer and more equitable environment in the Malayalam film industry. This initiative follows the recent publication of the Justice K Hema Committee report, which highlighted the exploitation and mistreatment of women in the industry. The WCC expressed hope for industry-wide…
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Mothers unite to demand urgent action against India’s air pollution crisis, linking it to children’s health and life expectancy.
A group of mothers in India, known as the “Warrior Moms,” is urging the Union Health Ministry to implement “Low Emission Zones” around hospitals and update the Air Quality Index standards that have been delayed for over two years. In a letter to Health Minister J P Nadda, they proposed creating a “Health Action Plan”…
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