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LGBTQ Community Gains Access to Joint Bank Accounts

The Indian Finance Ministry clarified that there are no restrictions for LGBTQ individuals to open joint bank accounts or name partners as beneficiaries. This advisory follows a Supreme Court ruling from October 2023. The ministry emphasized that individuals in queer relationships have the right to manage their finances jointly and nominate partners as recipients of account balances in the event of the account holderโ€™s death.

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Barry Stantonโ€™s X Account Suspended Over Racist Posts

Akanksha Yadav

The X account of Barry Stanton (@barrystantonGBP), known for racist posts against Indians, was suspended on Friday after numerous complaints. Stantonโ€™s tweets sparked widespread outrage, with many Indians calling out X owner Elon Musk for allowing the account to remain active. The suspension led to debates and memes on the platform, with โ€œsuspendedโ€ trending. Critics argue that the platformโ€™s algorithm is biased against Indians by promoting racist content.

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