The Supreme Court of India on 6 July 2015 ruled that an unwed mother can be the sole legal guardian of a child without the consent of the father.
Anand Kumar, Founder of ‘Super 30’, honoured in Canada
Super 30 founder and mathematician Anand Kumar was honoured by Legislature of British Columbia in Canada at Toronto University for his pioneering work in the field of education. The 42-year-old Kumar was honoured for his rare achievements for the students from India’s underprivileged sections.
Manabi Bandopadhyay became first transgender principal of Krishnagar Women’s College
Manabi Bandopadhyay on 26 May 2015 became the first transgender principal of Krishnagar Women’s College in Nadia district, West Bengal. She will join her new job from 9 June 2015. Currently, she is working as an associate professor in Bengali at the Vivekananda Satobarshiki Mahavidyalaya.
World Malaria Day observed with theme Invest in the Future. Defeat Malaria
World Malaria Day (WMD) was observed on 25 April 2015. The theme for the 2013-2015 campaign is Invest in the Future. Defeat Malaria. The day is observed to recognise the global efforts to control malaria. It is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
Union Cabinet approved 33% women reservation in police forces of all Union Territories
The Union Cabinet on 20 March 2015 approved 33 percent reservation for women in police forces of all Union territories (UTs) including Delhi police, through direct recruitment in non-gazetted posts like constables to sub-inspectors.
Maharashtra Govt imposes ban on beef
Government of Maharashtra got enacted a new law which extends the existing ban on cow slaughter to bulls and bullocks along with the ban on eating or possessing beef. Those who violate the law face up to five years in jail and fines up to Rs 10,000.
Japanese government warns female travellers to India
After series of incidents in which female travellers from Japan fell victim to the sexual abuses in India, Japanese government has warned female travellers to India.
India achieves its U.N. Poverty-Cutting Target but still needs to do more
According to a United Nations report – “India and the MDGs – Towards a Sustainable Future for All”, India is set to cut poverty by half by the end of 2015, as compared to 2000 figures, but still it needs to do more to improve education and empower women.
Polygamy is not an integral part of Islam: SC
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a Muslim’s fundamental right to profess Islam does not include practicing polygamy, though Muslim’s personal law permits men to have four wives.
Indians should get preference over foreigners for organ transplantation: Government
The Union government of India has mandated that allocation of organs under transplant surgeries should be made according to a specified sequence giving preference to Indians over foreigners.