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Pedro Pascal blasts J.K. Rowling, backs 'Harry Potter' boycott
Los Angeles, April 24: Hollywood star Pedro Pascal has launched a scathing attack on the author J.K. Rowling. The actor didn’t hold back on thoughts about J.K. Rowling’s support of an anti-transgender ruling in the U.K.
Pedro Pascal supports transgender rights at 'Thunderbolts' London premiere
London, April 23: Actor Pedro Pascal reaffirmed his support for transgender rights at the London premiere of Marvel's 'Thunderbolts', making a powerful statement through fashion.
JK Rowling responds to UK Supreme Court's verdict on legal definition of a woman
Los Angeles, April 17: JK Rowling, the author of the ‘Harry Potter’ books, has lauded the decision of the UK Supreme Court's legal definition of a woman.
UK Supreme Court defines 'woman' on biological sex rather than gender identity
London, April 16: The United Kingdom's Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark judgment stating that, under equality legislation, the term "woman" excludes trans women, refers specifically to individuals born as females, according to a report by CNN
The movement is far from over.., says Ranjita Sinha as Kolkata marks 18th National Transgender Day with calls for real action
Kolkata, April 16: Kolkata witnessed a powerful observance of the 18th National Transgender Day on April 15, 2025, hosted by Gokhale Road Bandhan and the Association of Transgender/Hijra in Bengal (ATHB).
Haryana panel supports transgender's right of equal opportunities
Chandigarh, April 10: In a significant step towards promoting equality and inclusion in the education sector, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has issued a landmark order in favour of transgender Aditi Sharma, the founder of Haryana Public School in Karnal that was established with the aim of providing education to underprivileged children.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.