India’s LGBTQIA+ community notches legal wins but still faces societal hurdles to acceptance, equal rights

India’s LGBTQIA+ community notches legal wins but still faces societal hurdles to acceptance, equal rights

UNAIDS, the main advocate for coordinated global action on the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and the UN Development Progarmme (UNDP) offices in India have been important partners in this effort.  On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), celebrated annually on 17 May, we reflect on the journey of some members of this community in…

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India's New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni Prime test-fired

India’s New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni Prime test-fired

Photo courtesy of Indian Media India has successfully test-fired the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni Prime. According to Indian media, Agni Prime was tested last evening from Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha state. According to reports, top military officials and other senior officials witnessed the successful flight test. According to Indian media, this successful flight…

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