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DU student jumps off 4th floor

26 Dec 2022

DU student jumps off 4th floor to escape harassment, seriously injured

According to a senior police official, the flat belonged to the victim`s friend whom he had met through the dating app.

08 Jun 2021

Madras HC issues directions to remove prejudice against LGBTQIA+ community

Madras HC on June 7 issued directions for protecting LGBTQIA+ community from harassment. Justice N Anand Venkatesh outlined the sensitization programs that need to be undertaken by Police, legal authorities.

31 May 2019

Tanuja Chandra's next on LGBT community to have a digital release

The short film, which is releasing on June 5 on Eros Now, features Konkona Sen Sharma in the lead.

06 Sep 2018

Society must treat LGBT community with respect: Hansal Mehta

According to Mehta, the court can only make rules and laws, but a change in society can come if people practice it.

06 Sep 2018

LGBT community celebrates SC verdict on Section 377

The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 6) read down Section 377 and said that homosexuality cannot be considered a crime.

06 Sep 2018

Tears of joy as LGBT community celebrates end of Section 377

Members of the LGBT community, including rights activists, broke into celebration as the Supreme Court judgement was read out.

13 Feb 2018

Malaysian newspaper draws flak over piece on identifying gays, lesbians

An article by a Malaysian newspaper on how to identify lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people has sparked outrage on social media, as the country grapples with the growing influence of religious hardliners.

Anti-gay politician

23 Nov 2017

Anti-gay male politician caught having sex with man in office, sacked

He sent me videos of him masturbating as well as d**k pics, one of his victims alleged.

03 Jun 2017

Malaysia offers up to USD 1,000 for best 'gay prevention' video

The Malaysian government is offering cash prizes of up to $1,000 for the best videos explaining how to "prevent" homosexuality, according to a competition launched on the health ministry's website.

13 May 2017

Prince William honoured for supporting LGBT community

Prince William was honoured for supporting the LGBT-- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender -- community and said "nobody should be bullied for their sexuality".

China's gay people

15 Nov 2016

'Half of China's gay people reluctant to come out in open'

About half of China's gay people, whose numbers are on the rise were reluctant to come out of the closet contrary to Chinese lesbians who would like to come out in open, a survey on LGBT community has said.

21 Jul 2016

Transgenders to soon be categorised as 'third gender', can change gender after sex-change surgery

As per the new government ruling, transgenders will soon be categorised as the 'third gender' and will be eligible for welfare benefits in reservation in jobs and education.

14 Jul 2016

George Takei clarifies comments about gay Sulu in 'Star Trek'

Actor George Takei has clarified why he disagreed with the makers of "Star Trek" on making the character of Sulu, which he once played, as gay in their next film.

04 Jul 2016

Taiwan may become the first Asian country to legalise same sex marriage

Taiwan has a large gay community and its annual gay pride parade is said to be the biggest in Asia.

01 Jul 2016

LGBT community snubs 'fascist' Modi govt, questions PM's silence

The LGBT community members on Friday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence and speak about what he calls "inclusive society".

30 Jun 2016

Gay, lesbian, bisexual don't come under third gender; give reservation to transgenders: SC to Centre

The apex court, while ordering the Centre to grant reservation to transgenders, maintained that lesbians, gays and bisexuals do not constitute to be a part of the third gender.

25 Jun 2016

David Cameron calls on LGBT community to live 'freely'

UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday called out to the world's LGBT community to live "freely and openly".

15 Jun 2016

Orlando shooting: Omar Mateen's wife knew of attack, could be charged

14 Jun 2016

Candles, tears and song at Orlando vigil for massacre victims

It was the first major vigil in memory of the 49 people killed in America`s worst mass shooting.

Orlando shooting

14 Jun 2016

Orlando shooting: LGBT community shows support on social media

Artists and activists from the community responded to the Orlando shooting with love and defiance and posted their kissing and hugging photos on the social media.

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