LGBTQ community

Same-Sex Marriage: Centre Urges SC To Make All States Party To Hearing

Centre apprised the SC that the Union of India, has issued a letter dated April 18 2023 to all States inviting comments and views on the seminal issue raised in the present batch of petitions.

Apr 19, 2023, 12:31 PM IST

Lesbian woman, having 2 kids, elopes with teenage girl to 'marry', FIR lodged

The teenager`s family has met senior police officials and have urged them to take strict action against the woman and rescue the girl.

Dec 27, 2022, 23:21 PM IST

Rainbow items allowed in FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar, confirms FIFA

In the first week of the tournament, seven European teams including Wales lost the fight to wear multi-colored 'One Love' armbands during World Cup matches and some fans complained they weren't allowed to bring items with rainbow colors, a symbol of LGBTQ rights, into the stadiums of the conservative Islamic emirate.

Nov 30, 2022, 18:07 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany brutally TROLLED for silent LGBTQ+ protest after Japan loss, Check here

Germany took a first-half lead through Ilkay Gundogan's coolly dispatched penalty and looked likely to add to their advantage early in the second half

Nov 23, 2022, 23:01 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany's PROTEST before Japan clash amid Qatar's ban on OneLove armband goes viral, Check here

Following their pre-match protest, the German football association's Twitter handle posted a picture of the players covering their mouths

Nov 23, 2022, 19:55 PM IST

5 killed, 18 injured as gunman open fires at gay nightclub in Colorado, US

Another case of shooting has been reported in the Unites States as a gunman open fired at a gay nightclub on Saturday, killing five.

Nov 20, 2022, 16:59 PM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: After New York, California declares state of emergency to seek more vaccines, raise awareness

The monkeypox virus spreads through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact, which can include hugging, cuddling and kissing, as well as through the sharing of bedding, towels and clothing. 

Aug 02, 2022, 13:02 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Polls: “Want to achieve, lead our community by example,” says Transgender candidate with Doctorate

63-year old Bharathi Kannamma is fighting her third election from the Madurai south constituency. 

Apr 02, 2021, 21:36 PM IST

Centre opposes petitions to recognise same sex marriage under SMA in Delhi High Court

Four more people belonging to the gay and lesbian community urged the Delhi High Court on Thursday to declare that marriages between any two persons irrespective of their sex be solemnised under the Special Marriage Act (SMA). The latest petition is in addition to three pleas already before the high court.

Feb 25, 2021, 17:45 PM IST

Orlando honours nightclub shooting victims on the 3rd anniversary

During an emotional bilingual ceremony held at the Pulse Interim Memorial, where the nightclub is situated and which will remain as a permanent museum, some 2,000 people on Wednesday gathered to remember the victims, survivors and their families, reports Efe news.

Jun 13, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

Taylor Swift donates $113,000 to fight anti-LGBTQ bills

TEP describes the bills as a "slate of hate" and say they "promote state-sanctioned discrimination".

Apr 09, 2019, 13:55 PM IST

Sonam is making brave choices: Anil Kapoor

Anil also shared that he wishes to direct Sonam in the future.

Feb 04, 2019, 19:23 PM IST

LGBT activist Harish Iyer gives a thumbs up to Sonam Kapoor's Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga released on February 1, 2019. 

Feb 01, 2019, 12:20 PM IST

There is still prejudice against LGBTQ community: Eddie Redmayne

Redmayne has now addressed the whole issue, saying the film is not trying to hide anything. 

Nov 08, 2018, 15:48 PM IST

Events leading up to decriminalising of Section 377: Chronology

Chronology of events which dealt with the Supreme Court's decision to decriminalize a part of section 377 of the IPC.

Sep 06, 2018, 17:53 PM IST

California adds four more 'discriminatory' states to travel ban

California has issued a ban on state-funded and state-sponsored travel to four more states that it says have laws discriminating against the LGBTQ community, the media reported.

Jun 24, 2017, 09:51 AM IST