Name: Explained: The story behind why June is Pride Month
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June across the world is celebrated as Pride Month. Rainbow flags, floats and cheers of LGBTQ+ people of all cultures come out, of the closet and on to the streets to show the world that they are here! But where does the idea of June as the Pride Month even come from?
The gay rights movement that catapulted it to global focus was in June 1969 when police raided the Stonewall Inn in NYC. The incident at Stonewall, a popular gathering space for LGBTQ+ community, became emblematic of the pride marches.&nbsp;
Speaking of emblems, the rainbow flag is synonymous with Pride. It was created by artist Gilbert Baker at the request of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., to create a symbol of pride for the gay community. Baker saw the rainbow as a natural flag from the sky, so he adopted eight colours for the stripes, each colour with its own meaning,&nbsp;
&nbsp;red for life
&nbsp;orange for healing
&nbsp;yellow for sunlight
&nbsp;green for nature
&nbsp;indigo for harmony
&nbsp;violet for spirit
&nbsp;
Pride is a global celebration, with India participating in its own unique flavour. The 21DaysAllyChallenge, an initiative by Pride Circle, kicked off on June 1 . Under this initiative, allies are invited to engage in a series of 21 mini-challenges spread over a period of 21 days in the month of June. This is based on science that it takes 21 days to form a new habit.&nbsp;
&lsquo;Visible allies to the LGBT community make a huge difference, whether that&rsquo;s championing LGBT rights in your work, or supporting LGBT family members or friends.&rsquo; &nbsp;- Pete Mercer, Head of Global Programmes, Stonewall (UK)
Pride month is about teaching tolerance, education in pride history and continuing to move forward in equality.

June across the world is celebrated as Pride Month. Rainbow flags, floats and cheers of LGBTQ+ people of all cultures come out, of the closet and on to the streets to show the world that they are here! But where does the idea of June as the Pride Month even come from? The gay rights movement that catapulted it to global focus was in June 1969 when police raided the Stonewall Inn in NYC. The incident at Stonewall, a popular gathering space for LGBTQ+ community, became emblematic of the pride marches. Speaking of emblems, the rainbow flag is synonymous with Pride. It was created by artist Gilbert Baker at the request of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., to create a symbol of pride for the gay community. Baker saw the rainbow as a natural flag from the sky, so he adopted eight colours for the stripes, each colour with its own meaning, red for life orange for healing yellow for sunlight green for nature indigo for harmony violet for spirit Pride is a global celebration, with India participating in its own unique flavour. The 21DaysAllyChallenge, an initiative by Pride Circle, kicked off on June 1 . Under this initiative, allies are invited to engage in a series of 21 mini-challenges spread over a period of 21 days in the month of June. This is based on science that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. ‘Visible allies to the LGBT community make a huge difference, whether that’s championing LGBT rights in your work, or supporting LGBT family members or friends.’ - Pete Mercer, Head of Global Programmes, Stonewall (UK) Pride month is about teaching tolerance, education in pride history and continuing to move forward in equality.

Raising concern about a possible resurgence of Covid-19 just as businesses return to normal, Japanese capital Tokyo has confirmed 107 new cases of the coronavirus, which is the highest since early May. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike told reporters on Thursday that many of the recent infections involved people in their 20s and 30s and were linked to nightlife establishments. She urged workers to proactively take virus tests and further safety measures and called on residents of the capital to refrain from visiting the nightlife district and to remain cautious of spreading the virus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated his nation's commitment to strengthen the &lsquo;special and privileged strategic partnership with India&rsquo;. Putin gave his assurance during the telephonic conversation with PM Narendra Modi who called him to congratulate on the successful completion of the vote on constitutional amendments in Russia. A statement issued from Prime Minister's Office said during conversation, both leaders took note of the measures taken by the two countries to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and agreed on the importance of closer ties. Conversation between the two top nation heads is significant in the backdrop of the recent stand-off between the soldiers of Indian Army and China's People's Liberation Army.

According to US President Donald Trump spokesperson he believes that China's &lsquo;aggressive stance&rsquo; against India and other countries in the region confirms the &lsquo;true nature&rsquo; of the ruling Communist Party of China. Amid the ongoing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the US was "closely monitoring" the current situation and supports a peaceful resolution to the border crisis. The armies of India and China have been locked in a bitter standoff at multiple locations in eastern Ladakh for the last seven weeks, and the tension escalated after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a violent clash in Galwan Valley on June 15.

Top leaders of Nepal's ruling communist party, including former premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Tuesday demanded Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were &lsquo;neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate&rsquo;. &nbsp;As soon as the powerful Standing Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party commenced at the Prime Minister's Official residence, Prachanda slammed Oli for the remarks he made on Sunday in which he claimed that efforts were being made to oust him after his government redrew Nepal's political map by incorporating three strategically key Indian areas. Prachanda told Oli that it was not India but him who had been seeking his resignation both as party chair and prime minister.

At least 113 bodies were found on Thursday, while several others were reported missing after a landslide hit a jade mining site in Myanmar's Kachin state. Reports said a more than 304 metre-high cliff collapsed due to monsoon rains, burying those collecting stones at the site in Sate Mu village tract. Myanmar is the world's biggest source of jade and the trade is reported to be worth more than $30 billion a year. Hpakant is the site of the world's biggest jade mine.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday his government was considering an offer of safe haven to Hong Kong residents threatened by China's move to impose a tough national security law on the semi-autonomous territory. Morrison said his Cabinet would soon consider options &ldquo;to provide similar opportunities&rdquo; as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered Hong Kongers. The move comes after China bypassed Hong Kong's Legislative Council to pass the sweeping legislation without public consultation.

China&rsquo;s commerce ministry on Thursday said that it hopes India would correct its discriminatory actions against Chinese companies immediately,&nbsp;Reuters reported. The statement comes&nbsp;after India banned Chinese mobile apps amid a border crisis between the two countries. China has not adopted any restrictive or discriminatory measures against Indian products and services, China's Ministry of Commerce&nbsp;told reporters, adding that India&rsquo;s actions are in violation of WTO rules.

Democratic presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden has said that he will lift the temporary suspension on H-1B visas if he wins the November presidential elections. H-1B visas are the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals. On June 23, in a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, the Trump administration suspended the H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas until the end of 2020 to protect American workers.

At least 50 people died on Thursday after a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar. The miners were collecting stones in the jade-rich Hpakant area of Kachin state when a &ldquo;muddy wave&rdquo; caused by heavy rain buried them, the fire service department said. Deadly landslides and other accidents are common in the poorly regulated mines of Hpakant.

Coronavirus cases in the United States rose by over 52,000 on Wednesday, the biggest daily increase since the pandemic started, according to an AFP&nbsp;tally. The number of US Covid-19 infections has surged over the past week, with daily figures setting new records several times. Arizona, California, Florida and Texas have led the increases and were among 14 states that have reported a more than doubling of case numbers during the month of June. The US has recorded over 1.28 lakh deaths and close to 27 lakh infections so far, the highest in the world.

Brazil topped 60,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus after recording more than 1,000 fatalities over the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The South American country now has close to 15 lakh people infected by the contagion and has suffered the largest number of daily deaths globally for the last week. It is the second worst affected nation in the world for both cases and fatalities after the United States.

Britain on Wednesday extended Hong Kong residents a broader path to citizenship in response to China's sweeping new security law for the former UK territory. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement represents the most direct international response to legislation that has been roundly condemned by Western allies. Johnson said London had warned Beijing that it would introduce a new route for those with British National Overseas status to move to the UK. "And that is precisely what we will do now," he said.

India has urged the United Nations to ''seriously and objectively'' address its concerns over recent developments in Hong Kong after China passed a sweeping national security law. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region law, the critics say, will smother the global financial hub's freedoms and autonomy. "Given the large Indian community that makes Hong Kong its home, India has been keeping a close watch on recent developments, India's permanent representative to the UN in Geneva Rajiv K Chander said. India's concern about the law comes amid rising tension with China along the LAC.

Russian voters have paved the way for President Vladimir Putin to remain in power till 2036. People have overwhelmingly voted in a national referendum for the constitutional amendments that will allow Putin to seek two more six-year terms. The country's election commission declared that 2/3rds of voters have given a thumbs up to Putin ploy of extending his two-decade rule. Russian opposition and Putin critics have dismissed the official results of the vote on constitutional amendments as "fake" and "a huge lie."

Over 300 people were arrested on Wednesday as the city saw its first protest after China passed the highly contentious national security law.&nbsp;Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas as people took to the streets to protest the security legislation introduced by China that critics say is aimed at curbing Hong&nbsp;Kong's autonomy and reining in&nbsp;dissent. The citizens had also gathered to mark&nbsp;the anniversary of the former British colony&rsquo;s handover to China in 1997. The new national security law allows authorities to crack down on what China deems subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday applauded India's sweeping ban on Chinese apps including TikTok, saying New Delhi was ensuring its own security. Speaking to reporters, Pompeo said, the US welcomes India's move, adding that it would boost India's integrity and national security. TikTok on Tuesday denied sharing users' data with the Chinese government after India banned the popular app as ties with Beijing worsen following the LAC clash. The ministry of information technology said the apps 'are engaged in activities, prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India'.&nbsp;

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday held China in "clear and serious breach" of the Sino-British Joint Declaration under which Hong Kong had been handed over to the Chinese authorities and confirmed that a citizenship route will now be offered to Hong Kong&rsquo;s British National (Overseas) passport holders. Speaking in the Parliament, Johnson said&nbsp;law threatens the freedoms and rights protected by the Joint Declaration and is also in direct conflict with Hong Kong Basic Law. He added that UK will introduce a new route for Hong&nbsp;Kongers with British National (Overseas) status to enter the UK and grant them limited leave to remain with the ability to live and work in the UK and thereafter to apply for citizenship.&nbsp;

In a first, the Pakistan Army has appointed a woman officer as lieutenant general. Major General Nigar Johar, who got the coveted post of a three-star general, has also been appointed as the first female surgeon general of the Pakistan Army. In 2017, she became the third woman officer in the Pakistan Army to attain the rank of major general. Both her father and husband also served in the Pakistan Army.

Hong Kong police on Wednesday made their first arrest since a new controversial national security law came into force. The contentious legislation took effect hours after the Chinese parliament&rsquo;s top decision-making body voted to pass the National Security Law on Tuesday. The law stipulates that a person who acts with a view to 'undermining national unification' of Hong Kong with the mainland faces punishment of up to lifetime in prison, depending on the severity of the offense. A man found in possession of a Hong Kong independence flag became the first person to be arrested under the new law.

Space agency NASA and United Launch Alliance have delayed their Mars 2020 mission launch from July 22 to no earlier than July 30. NASA said issues with the launch vehicle are the reason for postponement, with a liquid oxygen sensor line producing "off-nominal data" during a practice session. The original window for launch was until August 5, but has since been extended to August 15. The mission will see NASA's Perseverance rover make its journey to the red planet, with the expected landing scheduled for February 18, 2021.

As the world around us celebrates sexuality and it's various forms, editorji takes a journey into what truly made Pride into the phenomenon that we know today.&nbsp;

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Moody's Investors Service on Thursday said the amendments to India's bank resolution framework are credit positive as they will help preserve depositor confidence. On June 26, the government amended the Banking Regulation Act, 1948, allowing the Reserve Bank of India&nbsp;to initiate the resolution of a weak bank by reconstructing its capital or merging it with another bank without the prior requirement of imposing a moratorium on its depositors or creditors.
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Moody's Investors Service on Thursday said the amendments to India's bank resolution framework are credit positive as they will help preserve depositor confidence. On June 26, the government amended the Banking Regulation Act, 1948, allowing the Reserve Bank of India to initiate the resolution of a weak bank by reconstructing its capital or merging it with another bank without the prior requirement of imposing a moratorium on its depositors or creditors.

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