Denial of self-identification and narrowing definitions have left residents worried about identity recognition, access to schemes and the future of care systems.
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Registered unrecognised parties have the highest share of candidates with criminal cases, while independents have the lowest; several major parties field candidates with serious charge
The amendment in the laws removed the right to self-identification, replacing it with certification by a Medical Board and approval from District Magistrate, shifting gender recognition from autonomy to a bureaucratic process.
The demolition, part of a purported beautification project, was carried out at night allegedly without informing the municipal authorities, and the damaged statues were reportedly dumped in a garbage site.
Larijani served as an IRGC commander, state broadcaster chief, long‑time parliament speaker and later head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
The shortage is linked to the Iran‑Israel‑US conflict, which has effectively blocked commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for India’s imported LPG
The move aligns with growing international actions, including a forthcoming IOC policy expected to standardise eligibility rules for transgender athletes across major global sporting events.
The accused family’s house has been partly demolished as residents tell Outlook the incident was not communal, despite provocative social media posts attempting to portray it otherwise.
Women and girls disproportionately suffer in conflict zones, facing sexual violence, displacement, and systemic oppression, with recent escalation in Gaza and West Asia highlighting these ongoing crises.
Deepfakes are now a popular wartime tool because they are cheap to produce and fast to spread. They can be used to fake surrender messages, fake atrocities, and even fake speeches by leaders.
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