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Topic: Section 377

When a ‘cow vigilante’ called a BJP spokesperson rabid

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

A draconian law tamed as fuel prices skyrocket

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

Supreme Court’s nearly 500-page order on Sec 377: Are India’s judges most erudite or too verbose?

It took the Supreme Court nearly 500 pages to decriminalise homosexuality in the Section 377 verdict. The judges quoted heavily from Shakespeare, John Stuart...

Indian Army is worried now that men can legally have sex with other men

Homosexuality in the military is frowned upon in much of the world. Is the tide about to change in India?

Justice Indu Malhotra’s reading of Section 377 verdict was a mic-drop moment

After Section 377, Justice Malhotra will also be part of the benches that will rule on Sabarimala issue and adultery laws.

Supreme Court has earned moment of rest with 377 verdict, but much remains to be cleared

The Supreme Court’s decision on Section 377 deserves careful unpacking, but it is noteworthy in at least four respects.

‘Homosexuality not mental illness’: What the 5 judges said while striking down Section 377

While Justice D.Y. Chandrachud criticised the government for its ‘lethargy’, Justice Indu Malhotra said ‘history owes an apology’ to the LGBTQ community.

Most progressive judgment ever: UPA-era law secy hails Supreme Court’s 377 verdict

T.K. Viswanathan had backed Delhi HC’s 2009 ruling on the section, but his opinion was ignored by the group of ministers headed by P. Chidambaram.

Here are 9 memorable homosexual characters from literature

As Supreme Court decriminalises homosexuality, here’s a look at nine queer characters that fought society’s norms.

On Camera

Buying Russian oil, misreading Trump—3 points will define India’s next energy strategy

India should have secured greater savings by pressing Russia for prices nearer the cap while sustaining high volumes. This would have preserved strategic autonomy and served economic logic.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.