LGBT

‘Please give this man more to do’: Malaysian minister faces backlash after linking workplace stress to ‘LGBT lifestyle’

January 29, 2026 3:40 pm

Dr Zulkifli Hasan said that from 2022 to 2025, a total of 135 cases related to LGBT activities were recorded as arrests or prosecutions.

Remove 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials or lose funding, Trump administration tells states

August 30, 2025 1:12 am

States have been given 60 days to comply with the order, which is part of a broader effort to eliminate what Trump calls “gender ideology.”

'What does this mean for those who can now love freely?'- the question that sparked a unique matchmaking service

June 01, 2025 10:40 pm

With June 1 kicking off the LGBTQ Pride Month, Kamakshi Madan reveals how she started Arzoo for the community, with which she had no prior connection.

Private photos of users from these 5 dating apps exposed to hackers: How it happened

April 10, 2025 2:55 pm

Three of the five affected dating apps are used widely within the LGBTQ+ community, with a total estimated user-base of nine lakh.

'She, her church owe apology,' says Trump after Bishop's plea to have 'mercy' on LGBT community, immigrants during prayer service

January 22, 2025 12:59 pm

On Monday, Trump signed an order that the United States will recognise only male and female gender and added that it cannot be changed.

US Supreme Court won't allow LGBT student protection in certain states

August 17, 2024 3:45 am

The lawsuits are two among several that have successfully blocked the law in 22 states - nearly all Republican-governed - arguing that the Democratic president's administration is unlawfully rewriting a law designed more than a half century ago to protect women from discrimination in education

Bridgerton star Jessica Madsen opens up about her identity in Pride Month post, says she's 'in love with a woman': 'Loud and proud about it'

June 02, 2024 4:50 pm

Bridgerton actor Jessica Madsen shared a heartfelt Pride Month special post, revealing that she is "in love with a woman". Madesn identifies as bisexual.

Behind Evolve, co-founder’s journey and a larger mission to support LGBTQIA+

June 01, 2024 8:51 am

Evolve co-founder Rohan Arora says “the lived experiences, the actual truth” are the most critical part of mental health.

Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report

May 28, 2024 1:42 am

Political gossip website Dagospia was the first to report on the alleged incident, said to have happened on May 20, when the Italian Bishops Conference opened a four-day assembly with a non-public meeting with the pontiff.

According to SC, it is ‘pregnant persons’

May 08, 2024 4:11 am

In a country where gender rights, including, especially, LGBTQIA+ rights, have had a chequered trajectory, this is a welcome acknowledgement of the need for gender justice.

Thousands throng Mumbai's Azad Maidan in solidarity with Queer Azadi March

February 03, 2020 7:35 am

Thousands gathered at Azad Maidan on Saturday for Mumbai Pride Solidarity gathering. The annual LGBT Pride Parade scheduled for February 1 at August Kranti Maidan was cancelled Tuesday after an anonymous message was circulated over the weekend linking it to a protest against the CAA and the proposed nationwide NRC.

LGBT activists celebrate after SC refers Section 377 to Constitution Bench

February 02, 2016 6:58 pm

LGBT rights activist hug each other after Supreme Court referred the Section 377 curative petition to a five judge Constitution Bench for further examination.

LGBT community members, supporters march in Delhi

December 01, 2014 12:02 pm

Members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community take part in a Gay Pride Parade in New Delhi

Celina Jaitley, Imran Khan stand up for LGBT rights

May 01, 2014 12:15 pm

Celina Jaitley and Imran Khan attended a United Nations event in support of the LGBT community on April 30.

Kashish Queer Film Festival Begins In Mumbai

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm