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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicSame-sex couple

Topic: same-sex couple

Thailand 1st country in Southeast Asia to hold legal same-sex wedding, sees record registrations

The country saw over 1,000 marriage registrations in a single day after a new marriage equality law came into effect on Thursday.

Urban Elite vs Union of India—what went behind the scenes of SC judgment on same-sex marriage

On 17 October 2023, the Supreme Court rejected the plea for queer persons' right to marry. A year later, a discussion on lawyer Rohin Bhatt’s book discloses what went wrong.

Thailand’s king endorses same-sex marriage bill passed by Parliament last year

The royal endorsement was published in the official royal gazette late Tuesday, meaning the bill will come into force in 120 days, which would be 22 January, 2025.

‘Benedict XVI backed me up in favour of civil partnerships for LGBT couples,’ says Pope Francis

Francis has confirmed the Catholic Church's opposition to LGBT marriages, but has repeatedly said same-sex couples have a right to be protected by civil union laws.

Greece legalises same sex marriage, first ‘orthodox’ Christian country to allow such union

Opinion polls show Greeks are split on the issue. The powerful Orthodox Church believes homosexuality is a sin, while many in the LGBT community believe the bill does not go far enough.

After same-sex blessing ruling, Pope Francis warns against inflexible ideologies

Thursday he mentioned the continuing debate between progressives and conservatives 60 years after Second Vatican Council, which ushered the Church into the modern world.

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling

A document from the Vatican's doctrinal office said such blessings would not legitimise irregular situations but be a sign that God welcomes all.

Human Rights court says Poland has failed to provide recognition, protection of same-sex couples

Ten Poles argued that vast majority of Council of Europe member states offered same-sex couples right to marry and asserted that they were disadvantaged.

Why did SC refuse to allow adoption by same-sex couples? How question split 5-judge bench

Petitioners had argued in SC that same-sex couples must have a right to adopt children. Adoption by couples currently restricted to those in ‘stable marital relationship’.

SC refuses to tweak Special Marriage Act to legalise same-sex unions, says Parliament will decide

Right to marry 'not a fundamental right,' says Supreme Court, advises govt to set-up a high-powered panel headed by cabinet secretary to address concerns of same-sex couples.

On Camera

Why this Indian archaeologist renamed the Indus Valley Civilisation

ASI survey led by Amalananda Ghosh proved with facts, evidence and precision that it’s not solely Pakistan or India but both were home to the 5000-year-old civilisation.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.