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    "headline": "HC directs Police Board to allow transgender applicants for constable, SI posts",
    "summary": "The High Court has ordered the Police Recruitment Board to allow transgender individuals to apply for constable and sub-inspector positions. This decision mandates the inclusion of transgender candidates in police recruitment processes.",
    "articleBody": "The High Court has directed the Police Recruitment Board to permit transgender individuals to apply for the posts of police constable and sub-inspector. This ruling ensures that transgender candidates will be considered eligible for these positions, marking a significant step towards inclusivity in police recruitment.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nSpeaker, Not Police, Can Act on Assembly Rules Violation: High Court\nDelhi PG Building Collapse Kills Seven, Safety Audits Ordered\nSupreme Court says judicial officer cannot shout at judges\nIndia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement May Come Into Effect Next Month",
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