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Not marriage, but we could grant certain legal rights to gay couples instead, says govt. SC says ‘fair offer’

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Modi government’s proposal to constitute a committee to examine whether certain legal rights could be granted...

Neither ‘urban’ nor ‘elitist’ — what data shows about Indians’ views on same-sex relationships

19% of Indians are accepting of same-sex relationships, according to 2018-19 survey of more than 24,000 respondents across 12 states by CSDS-Lokniti & Azim Premji University.

‘Love is love’ vs ‘assault on family’: Constitution bench takes up pleas on same-sex marriage today

Court will take up 12 pleas — 2 filed in the SC, and 10 others in high courts — that seek legal recognition for same-sex marriage. Modi govt has opposed demand as ‘elitist view’.

Stop! Or the media will ‘shoot’ & there ain’t no defamation for the wicked

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Uganda parliament passes anti-LGBTQ bill

Violations under the law draw severe penalties, including death for so-called aggravated homosexuality and life in prison for gay sex.

SC refers to 5-judge Constitution bench pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriages

Centre has opposed this, saying the right to love, freedom of choice was already upheld and no one was interfering with it, but that did not mean conferring the right of marriage.

Accused of ‘biased’ coverage of transgender & allied communities, NYT says ‘proud’ of stories

Over 1,000 contributors, and subscribers & readers of the Times have criticised the organisation for its coverage of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.

What RSS chief Bhagwat has to say about Hindus’ 1,000-year ‘war’, Indian Muslims & LGBTQ rights

Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said 'war' is underway to protect Hindu society, Indian Muslims have 'nothing to fear' and RSS isn't concerned with day-to-day politics.

Ayushmann Khurrana, pick right scripts. Don’t call India homophobic

Ayushmann Khurrana’s Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan found success and appreciation among the audiences. So who is he complaining about?

Taj Mahal proposal, Kolkata marriage—Gay couple says we won’t run abroad to make it legal

Chaitanya Sharma and Abhishek Ray had little problem finding a venue in Kolkata. The biggest challenge for them was to find a priest who would officiate their wedding.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

Asim Munir set to take charge as overall commander of Pakistan military, most powerful Army chief ever

In largest overhaul of military command in 5 decades, Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume post of Chief of Defence Forces tomorrow, as Army claims primacy in Pakistan armed forces.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.