transgender persons
Coverage of transgender persons in the Nexus archive.
- Tamil Nadu Budget: One-sovereign gold coin, silk saree announced for brides; homes to be set up for senior citizens, trans persons
Tamil Nadu's budget includes initiatives such as a one-sovereign gold coin and silk saree for brides, as well as 'Aran' shelter homes in five districts to support transgender persons and senior citizens. The Finance Minister announced these measures to provide safe accommodation, food, and rehabilitation services.
- Tamil Nadu Budget: Lean-period fishing assistance raised to ₹7,000 per family
Tamil Nadu's budget increased lean-period fishing assistance to ₹7,000 per family. The state also introduced the 'Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme', offering five goats or sheep at 100% subsidy to destitute widows, deserted women, transgender persons, and PwDs in rural areas.
- 3,172 gender violence cases reported in six months
3,172 gender-based violence cases were reported in Pakistan from January to June 2026, with murders, torture, and abductions being the most common. Punjab accounted for 74% of cases, followed by Sindh with 17%, and 10 districts were identified as most vulnerable.
- Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging free travel for women, transgender persons in KSRTC ordinary buses
The Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the free travel scheme for women and transgender persons in KSRTC ordinary buses, stating there was no evidence in the plea to prove the government order was illegal.
- Free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC ‘ordinary’ services from June 15, 2026
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will flag off the 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme, offering free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC's ordinary services starting June 15, 2026.