You can’t force 15-year-old to become mom, Supreme Court tells AIIMS | India News

NEW DELHI: Taking exception to AIIMS-Delhi repeatedly seeking reconsideration of its order for termination of a 15-year-old’s 30-week pregnancy, citing health hazards for her and the foetus, Supreme Court on Thursday said govt must respect a citizen’s autonomy of choice as a minor can’t be burdened with motherhood and life-long stigma.A bench of CJI Surya…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw reiterates PM Modi’s call to cut gold purchases: ‘Do whatever best you can’

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday reiterated PM Modi’s call to step down spending on imports and help the country save foreign exchange. This comes as the Middle East conflict is showing no signs of cooling down and its impact ripples through global economy.Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, minister…

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Savarkar Quiz Controversy: ‘Which freedom fighter received most severe punishment?’ Kerala orders probe into Savarkar quiz | India News

File photo: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar NEW DELHI: A political row has erupted in Kerala over a school quiz question that described Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the “most severe punishment” from the British, prompting general education minister N Samsudheen to order an inquiry.The “Freedom Quiz” was conducted on August…

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‘He should lead’: BJP state vice president Khushbu Sundar backs TVK chief Vijay for CM | India News

NEW DELHI: The vice president of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Tamil Nadu state unit Khushbu Sundar expressed her support for TVK chief Vijay for the chief ministerial post as the latter has hit a roadblock in government formation in the state after falling short of majority by 5 MLAs.“As a citizen of Tamilnadu State, when people…

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In 1950s, the US built a neighbourhood upon 22,000 tons of buried toxic waste, then children began returning home with burns exposing the worst environmental scandal of the country

Originally designed to be a groundbreaking canal project, this site succumbed to a fate of pollution as industrial and municipal waste accumulated over decades. The catastrophic rainfall in 1976 triggered the release of these harmful chemicals into nearby homes, displacing numerous families. This incident catalyzed the formation of the Superfund program, dedicated to remedying toxic…

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Narendra Modi Tamil Nadu Rally: Tamil Nadu polls: PM Modi targets DMK over corruption, Katchatheevu; calls ‘no fear’ remark a badge of honour | India News

File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, accusing its leaders of competing in scams and failing to protect the state’s interests, while asserting that the NDA would form the next government.Addressing a massive rally in Madurai…

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