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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicHomosexuality

Topic: Homosexuality

Mali’s military junta has made homosexuality a crime. Here’s what the new law says

Not only is same-sex practice now criminal and punishable by law in Mali, but anyone seen to be favourable to homosexuality can also be prosecuted.

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

Francis, who is 87, has so far been credited with leading the Roman Catholic Church into taking a more welcoming approach towards the queer community.

Shakuntala Devi’s literary legacy went beyond numbers—homosexuality, caste, murder, astrology

The ‘human computer’ dazzled everyone with her ability to calculate faster than machines. But Shakuntala Devi wasn't all about mathematical wizardry or stage tricks.

How legal battle on same-sex marriage unfolded over the yrs — petitioners’ cases to govt’s objections

Through court hearings, an insight into LGBTQ+ community’s struggle for equal rights. Petitions challenge provisions of Special Marriage Act, Hindu Marriage Act & Foreign Marriage Act.

Iraq bans the usage of word ‘homosexuality’, asks media to use ‘sexual deviance’ instead

Term ‘gender’ has also been banned. Iraq does not explicitly criminalise gay sex but loosely defined morality clauses in its penal code have been used to target LGBT community.

‘Historic development’: Sri Lanka Supreme Court clears path to decriminalise homosexuality

LGBTQ+ rights activists in Sri Lanka have been campaigning for years to change the law. Homosexuality is still punishable by a prison sentence and a fine in the country.

Data shows robust democracies recognise same-sex unions, while authoritarian regimes don’t

Data analysed by ThePrint shows 88% of countries identified as 'full democracies' & 39 of 99 Christian-majority countries legally recognise same-sex marriages.

SC asks Modi govt to consider granting benefits to same-sex couples without recognising marriage

Solicitor general promised to assist court in addressing concerns of financial security of homosexual couples without without extending any legal backing to same-sex marriages.

‘Marriage not an absolute right, even between heterosexual couples,’ Centre tells SC 

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also said the subject of extending legal recognition to same-sex marriages should 'better be left to the choice of the Parliament'. 

No data to back govt claim that same-sex marriage is ‘urban elitist’ concept, says SC

It may be that same-sex relationships are more urban in their manifestations because more people in urban areas are coming out of closet, says CJI Chandrachud.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.