Same-sex marriage

SC verdict on Article 377: India joins 25 nations where homosexuality is legal

72 countries and territories worldwide still continue to criminalise same-sex relationships.

Sep 06, 2018, 18:25 PM IST

Section 377 verdict: Homosexuality not a crime, but same-sex marriages against nature, says RSS

Though it does not consider homosexuality as a crime, the RSS says same-sex marriages are against nature.

Sep 06, 2018, 16:03 PM IST

Australian voters endorse same-sex marriage, celebrations across country

Celebrations swept across Australia Wednesday as voters emphatically endorsed same-sex marriage.

Nov 15, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

Australians decisively vote 'yes' to same-sex marriage

Australians decisively vote 'yes' to same-sex marriage

Nov 15, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Gay marriage only matter of time in Northern Ireland: Irish PM

The Republic of Ireland, a traditionally Catholic country, voted to allow same-sex marriage in a historic referendum in 2015.

Aug 05, 2017, 17:22 PM IST

White House declines to recognise LGBT Pride Month

According to the Pew Research Centre, a record 62 per cent Americans favour same-sex marriage.

Jul 01, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

German Parliament legalises same-sex marriage

393 lawmakers voted to approve the amendment, while 226 voted against and four abstained.

Jun 30, 2017, 13:12 PM IST

Germany to pass same-sex marriage law

Gay and lesbian groups cheered the push for marriage equality in Germany where so-called civil unions were legalised in 2001.

Jun 30, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

South Korean military court jails soldier for gay sex

Homosexual acts are not a crime for civilians in South Korea, but it remains a conservative and patriarchal society.

May 24, 2017, 11:54 AM IST

Aussie beer boycott over Christian gay marriage video

The Bible Society said the video -- part of a campaign to mark its 200th anniversary -- was not specifically sponsored by Coopers but that it is a supporter of the charity.
 

Mar 15, 2017, 10:00 AM IST

Church of England rejects opposition to gay marriage, activists happy

Gay rights campaigners on Thursday welcomed the Church of England`s rejection of a report calling for continued opposition to same-sex marriage, the media reported.

Feb 16, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Manny Pacquiao: I respect Nike's decision to drop me

Whatever decision Nike makes is its decision and I respect that, said Pacquiao. 

Feb 18, 2016, 19:33 PM IST

Alabama chief justice orders halt to same-sex marriage licenses

A federal judge in Alabama overturned the state`s ban on same-sex marriage last January.

Jan 07, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

Respect `natural difference` between men, women: Pope

 Pope Francis called Friday to respect the "natural difference" between men and women, as he warned against the imposition of "alien" lifestyles.

Sep 25, 2015, 21:45 PM IST