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Search operation in J&K's Kathua enters 4th day, locals pitch in to trace hiding terrorists
Jammu, March 26: The search operation to trace terrorists hiding in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district entered its fourth day on Wednesday, with the villagers also joining hands with the security forces.
It's clear there was a campaign against me: Karla Sofia Gascon says 'campaign' derailed her Oscar chances
Washington, March 22: Mexican actress Karla Sofia Gascon has broken her silence after a Twitter storm derailed her Oscar hopes for her role in 'Emilia Perez.'
Judge who blocked Trump from implementing ban on transgender troops has activism history with Democrats: Report
Washington, DC, March 20: Ana C Reyes, the US federal judge who blocked US President Donald Trump from enforcing an executive order imposing a ban on transgender troops from serving in the military, has a 'long history of activism' in the Democratic Party, including volunteering for former President Joe Biden and donating huge sums to Democrat campaigns, Fox News reported.
Future of 'Saw XI' hangs in darkness, writers admit project is 'stalled'
Los Angeles, March 18: The 'Saw' film franchise may come across as disturbing to many but there's a section of the audience which likes to consume that kind of cinema. However, the latest information on the 11th part of the film series may come across as disturbing to its fans.
Delhi HC orders round-the-clock police protection for transgender witness in 2019 murder case
New Delhi, March 18: The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the police to provide round-the-clock security to a transgender individual who is the prime witness in a 2019 murder case. The court passed the order after noting that the accused, who was granted bail, had been violating the conditions and issuing threats to the witness.
TN budget 2025-26: Transgender persons to be inducted into state Home Guard services
Chennai, March 14: In a pioneering move towards inclusivity, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu announced the induction of transgender persons into the Home Guard force. Speaking at the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly while presenting the 2025-26 budget, he stated that transgender individuals would receive appropriate training to assist in traffic management and crowd control during festivals.
Truly inappropriate for me: Karla Mosley on why she stepped away from trans role in 'The Bold and The Beautiful'
Washington DC, March 12: Actress Karla Mosely opened up on why she won't play the character of Maya Avant in The Bold and The Beautiful, a role she recently said she won't do again, reported People.
Assam to make shelter home for transgenders: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that as part of the government's commitment towards inclusivity, the state administration will establish a shelter home in Guwahati for the transgender community.
Cynthia Erivo boards action thriller 'Karoshi'
Washington, March 7: Academy Award-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo has signed on to star in Lionsgate's upcoming action thriller 'Karoshi'.
Trump urges Congress to pass bill banning and criminalising sex changes on children
Washington, DC, March 5: US President Donald Trump has called on Congress to pass a bill "permanently banning and criminalising sex changes on children." Trump said that his administration is getting wokeness out of US schools, military and society and called wokeness "trouble."
Trump gives shout-out to athlete injured by transgender girl
Washington, March 5: US President Donald Trump gave a special mention to Payton McNabb, a former high school athlete and vocal opponent of trans women's participation in female sports.
Karla Sofia Gascon congratulates winners, expresses gratitude to Academy
Washington, March 5: Actress Karla Sofia Gascon took to social media on Monday to express her gratitude to the Academy and congratulate the 2025 Oscar winners.
Transgender women open their first boutique in Chennai's Saidapet
Chennai, March 2: Chennai has welcomed its first clothing store run by transgender women, 'Born2Win Trans Boutique' --an initiative designed to provide employment opportunities and financial independence to members of the transgender community.
Pentagon sets 30-day deadline to remove transgender troops from US military
Washington, Feb 28: The Pentagon has directed that service members and recruits with gender dysphoria be separated from the US military in accordance with an executive order issued a month ago by President Donald Trump.
Karla Sofia Gascon confirmed to attend Oscars despite controversy
Los Angeles, February 25: Oscar-nominated actor Karla Sofia Gascon has confirmed her attendance at the upcoming Academy Awards on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
President Trump and Democratic Governor Mills clash over transgender women in sports
Washington DC, February 22: US President Donald Trump and Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills engaged in a heated exchange over transgender women in sports during a meeting at the White House, as reported by FOX News.
Jason Statham's action thriller 'Mutiny' gets a release date
Washington, February 20: Lionsgate has officially announced the release date for 'Mutiny', an upcoming action thriller starring and produced by Jason Statham, according to Deadline.
Chester Bennington's child comes out as 'Transgender', started transitioning last year
Los Angeles, Feb 16: The late musician Chester Bennington's kid Draven Bennington has turned a leaf on a new chapter. The 22-year-old son of the Linkin Park frontman, who died by suicide in 2017, shared in a February 14 Instagram post for Valentine's Day that they "came out as transgender" last year.
US Army to no longer allow transgender people to enlist in military
Washington, DC, February 15: The US Army has announced that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist in the military and will stop facilitating procedures related to gender transformation for service members.
'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon likely to miss BAFTA Film Awards
Washington, February 14: 'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon may not be attending the BAFTA Film Awards after her racially insensitive social media posts went viral.
Kerala transgender man moves HC to preserve his eggs
Kochi, Feb 11: A 28-year-old transgender man has approached the Kerala High Court after a leading private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram allegedly denied him the right to freeze and store his eggs, citing his gender identity.
End of war on women's sports: Trump signs order banning participation of transgender athletes
Washington DC, February 6: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued an executive order to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports unless they were assigned female at birth, The New York Times reported.
''Hurry Up Tomorrow': The Weeknd confronts emotional breakdown in movie trailer
Washington, February 5: Pop sensation Abel Tesfaye, widely known as The Weeknd, is set to make his feature film debut in the suspenseful thriller 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', with an official trailer now available.
Transgender community celebrates at Sangam Ghats during Maha Kumbh
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: With the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled for Monday, a massive influx of devotees and tourists, especially the transgender community, have already arrived on the sacred banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh.
'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon apologizes for controversial social media posts
Washington, January 31: Karla Sofia Gascon, the Oscar-nominated star of 'Emilia Perez', has issued a heartfelt apology through Netflix after resurfaced social media posts from her past caused a significant stir in the midst of awards season.
Transgenders have gained respect, recognition under PM Modi's leadership: Community leader Saloni Bai
Ajmer, Jan 30: Saloni Bai, a transgender community leader, on Wednesday, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for working towards the welfare of the transgender community, saying that the community has received better security, respect, and recognition due to the commitment and steps taken by the Prime Minister.
White House issues order banning federal support for child gender transition procedures
Washington, DC, January 29: The White House has issued an executive order prohibiting federal funding, support, or promotion of medical procedures intended to transition a child's sex, citing concerns over their long-term consequences.
Trump says need to immediately develop indigenous Iron Dome shield to protect Americans
Washington DC, January 28: US President Donald Trump has said that there is a need to develop a 'made in America' Iron Dome Shield system like the one with Israel so as to protect the American people. He also reiterated that having "only two genders- male and female" has been made the official policy of the US government, with a removal of the transgender ideology and stopping the service members from being indoctrinated with radical left ideologies such as critical race theory.
National Award-winning Lipika Singh Darai's documentary to premiere at IFFR 2025
Mumbai, Jan 25: National Award-winning filmmaker Lipika Singh Darai's short documentary “B and S,” which explores the bond between two trans women, is set to have its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025.
Mahamandaleshwar Himangi Sakhi opposes Mamta Kulkarni's anointment as Kinnar Akhada leader
Prayagraj, January 25: Transgender Kathavackak Jagatguru Himangi Sakhi Maa has spoken out on Mamta Kulkarni, the former Bollywood actress, being appointed as Mahamandleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada during the Maha Kumbh.
Karla Sofia Gascon of 'Emilia Perez' rebuts Donald Trump's anti-trans remark
Washington, January 24: Karla Sofia Gascon, the Spanish-born star of 'Emilia Perez', has made history with her nomination for Best Actress at the 2025 Academy Awards, becoming the first openly transgender performer to receive such an honour.
Mahakumbh: Kinnar Akhara performs Amrit Snan, prays for progress & welfare of nation
Prayagraj, January 14: On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, became a major highlight.
MEA Details process for transgender citizens to update passports after surgery
New Delhi, January 10: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has recently informed the Delhi High Court regarding the procedure for transgender individuals who have undergone gender affirmation surgery abroad to update the gender details in their Indian passport.
NSG and ATS conduct joint mock drill at Prayagraj Junction ahead of Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 10: As the preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj gain momentum, the National Security Guard (NSG) and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) conducted a joint mock drill at Prayagraj Junction on Thursday. The exercise took place on Platforms 1 and 6, with active participation from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP).
Oscar-winner Emma Thompson, Anna Friel join Amy Coop's 'Hear Me Roar'
Washington, January 9: Actors Emma Thompson, Anna Friel and Christopher Eccleston will be next seen together in the film 'Hear Me Roar' which narrates a true story of a transgender woman who took on the British government in a legal battle over her marriage, reported Deadline.