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Trump set to ban transgender girls from women’s sports
Critics of the move said that the policy unfairly targeted students who just wanted to participate in normal high school activities.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 10:59 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Harvard University sued for letting transgender athlete swim in women's race
The lawsuit claims that Harvard violated federal law by allowing a “trans-identifying male swimmer,” to compete in the Ivy League championship in 2022.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 10:00 AM IST
Bloomberg |
List of US government web pages that have gone dark to comply with Trump orders
A number of U.S. government web pages changed or went dark Friday as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 02:54 PM IST
AP |
How do Donald Trump's executive orders target transgender rights?
President Trump has issued executive orders targeting transgender rights, reversing policies from the Biden administration and major medical organizations.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 11:15 AM IST
AP |
US transwoman claims her gender changed to male on passport ‘because of Trump’
A transwoman claimed that her new passport lists her as male while her other official documents recognise her as a female.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 07:41 AM IST
Trump signs order cutting federal support for gender transitions under 19
The order would ensure that gender-affirming care for individuals below 19 would be excluded from coverage under federally-run insurance schemes
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Trump orders ban on ‘transgender ideology’, 'invented pronouns' in military
In the order, Donald Trump claimed that transgender troops conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honourable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle
Published on Jan 28, 2025 10:27 AM IST
On Hegseth's 1st day, new Trump orders on transgender forces, COVID likely
The new order on transgender troops does not impose an immediate ban, but directs the Pentagon to come up with a policy on their service in the armed forces.
Published on Jan 28, 2025 12:46 AM IST
AP |
Influencer who spent ₹14 lakh to remove 6 ribs plans to turn bones into crown
A 27-year-old trans woman who spent ₹14 lakh to remove six ribs revealed she has to wear a corset around the clock due to swelling after the surgery.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 11:23 AM IST
Andhra parents die by suicide after son decides to marry transgender partner
Members of the transgender community had also slammed the parents with public insults when their son spent a huge sum of their money.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 03:26 PM IST
Disney cuts transgender storyline from Pixar web series Win or Lose. Here's why
The series will reportedly feature a transgender character, but the creators have removed references to their gender identity.
Published on Dec 19, 2024 05:58 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Britain indefinitely banks puberty blockers for children due to ‘safety risks’
The ban will prevent prescribing medications that can suppress or pause puberty in children with gender dysphoria
Published on Dec 12, 2024 01:09 AM IST
AP |
44 transgenders clear physical tests for Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad
58 transgenders attended the recruitment of which 44 were selected after 800 meters running race, long jump, shot-put competitions were conducted.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 09:46 AM IST
PTI | , Hyderabad
HT Exclusive: Trump's aide slams transgender military ban report
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated no decisions have been made, and any policy must come from Trump or authorised spokespeople.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Trump to ‘sign executive order’ removing transgenders from US military: Report
Trump's administration is preparing to implement broad restrictions on transgender individuals, impacting education, healthcare, sports, and military service.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Aditi Srivastava
McBride blasted for slamming Capitol bathroom bill: ‘This is whataboutery'
Delaware voters elected Sarah McBride to serve in the state's at-large congressional district.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 02:58 PM IST
Are we only sisters during election season?
If the government can launch initiatives like the Ladki Bahin Scheme, why are transgender individuals excluded? Are we not sisters to the chief minister? Or are we only visible during election season, when our votes matter but our lives do not
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Anamika Gharat
What Donald Trump’s decisive win says about gender in America
In the end, it wasn’t a close contest as predicted, but a big bang decisive win for Trump, a convicted felon accused of sexual assault by over two dozen women.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Elon Musk’s estranged trans daughter shares why she will leave US now
Estranged since 2022, Elon Musk's daughter has criticized the billionaire for his harsh parenting and transphobia, citing a painful childhood.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 11:07 PM IST
US election: Sarah McBride becomes 1st transgender to be elected to Congress
Sarah McBride makes history as the first openly transgender individual elected to US House of Representatives in 2024, defeating Republican John Whalen III.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 03:19 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Chandreyi Chatterjee
Delaware: Who's Sarah McBride? The first transgender senator in Congress history
Sarah McBride has made history as Delaware's first transgender state senator after defeating Republican John Whalen III.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 01:08 PM IST
HC refuses to consider man’s plea seeking to determine wife’s gender
The petitioner alleged that his wife concealed her identity before marriage, causing him mental trauma, non-consummation of marriage and a series of false proceedings against him, including maintenance, domestic violence and dowry claims
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Delhi HC refuses to entertain husband's plea to determine if wife is transgender
Delhi HC refuses to entertain husband's plea to determine if wife is transgender
Published on Oct 23, 2024 05:03 PM IST
PTI |
Alex Consani: 5 things about trans model who made her Victoria’s Secret debut
For her Victoria’s Secret debut, Alex Consani wore a sequin-embellished sleeveless bra top and matching bottoms. She also wore blue wings.
Published on Oct 16, 2024 12:39 PM IST
Don't reject transgender's application over identity, HC to TN vet university
The petition was filed by A Nivetha who challenged the prospectus issued by Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) for UG admissions.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 01:36 PM IST
PTI | , Chennai
SheDrives: Pakistan's first ride-share service for the transgender community
A new service called SheDrives launched in Lahore, Pakistan recently and it exclusively serves transgender people and women. Check it out
Published on Sep 17, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Aadrika Sominder
JK Rowling slams Indian-origin trans CEO after exit from rape crisis centre
JK Rowling has slammed Mridul Wadhwa after her resignation as ERCC CEO, accusing her of failing to protect women-only spaces.
Published on Sep 14, 2024 05:31 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Elon Musk’s daughter calls him a ‘heinous incel’ after the Taylor Swift remark
Vivian Wilson torched her father, Elon Musk, as a “heinous incel” after his bizarre comment about Taylor Swift.
Published on Sep 12, 2024 11:51 PM IST
Twitch icon IShowSpeed goes on an ‘awkward’ city tour date in Thailand
Recently IShowSpeed posted a vlog about his Pattaya City tour, Thailand, and was shocked to know details about who his date. Fans comment on his reaction.
Published on Sep 11, 2024 07:12 PM IST
Vani Mahajan
Trans model Navya Singh: I hope my journey inspires others
After being shortlisted as one of the finalists from Maharashtra, trans model Navya Singh is all set to compete for the Miss Universe India 2024 crown
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Shweta Sunny