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Seventeen MPs Celebrate Excellence as Sansad Ratna Awards Recognize Outstanding Parliamentary Contributions

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NEW DELHI, India — Seventeen Members of Parliament were recognized for their exemplary contributions to legislative performance during the Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony, held recently at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The awards, which celebrate outstanding parliamentary conduct, were presented in a ceremony attended by prominent political figures, including the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and other state legislators. The recipients were honored for their active participation in debates, the quality of their questions, and their overall involvement in parliamentary proceedings over the past year. Among those awarded was Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, a member of the Dravida … Read more

Seventeen States Challenge New Federal Rule Recognizing Gender Dysphoria as a Disability

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WASHINGTON — A coalition of 17 conservative states, led by Texas, has initiated a lawsuit against the Biden Administration following a new rule that classifies ‘gender dysphoria’ as a federal disability. This designation, enabled under the broadened scopes of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, aims to provide protections against discrimination for those grappling with their gender identity. The rule has ignited controversy, pitting health experts against conservative advocates. Those in favor argue it highlights the pressing need to address discrimination based on gender identity issues, while critics claim it … Read more