Bombay High Court permits a 26-year-old woman to medically terminate her over-35-week pregnancy due to fetal anomaly. The fetus suffers from congenital macrocephaly with severe potential complications, making it "incompatible with life." The decision follows a medical board's unanimous recommendation and aligns with the 2018 guidelines for terminations beyond 20 weeks.
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The Indian home ministry has revised its model prisons law and manual to comply with the Supreme Court's ruling against caste-based discrimination and manual scavenging in jails. It also redefined 'habitual offenders'. States and Union Territories are directed to implement these changes, ensuring no caste-based discrimination in prisoner duties or living conditions.
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Congress has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court opposing the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. Senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh accused the Election Commission of making changes unilaterally without public consultation. These amendments includes restrict public access to specific electronic documents to prevent misuse.
Akhilesh Yadav criticized those treating politics as a part-time job, seemingly targeting UP CM Yogi Adityanath. Adityanath defended his commitment, emphasizing his role as a Yogi and dismissed any rift with BJP's leadership. He also addressed his 'bulldozer justice' policy and the order against namaz on public roads.
India celebrates January 26 as Republic Day, marking the day in 1950 when the Constitution came into effect, transforming India from a British dominion to a sovereign republic. This date also honors the 1930 Purna Swaraj movement, a pivotal moment in India's independence struggle. The day is commemorated with patriotism and reflection on the country's achievements.
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Tensions between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended their White House meeting abruptly, preventing the signing of a critical minerals deal. Trump sought access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for military support, but Zelenskyy stressed the need for continued US assistance without conditional terms.
India strongly refuted the Washington Post's claims that the opposition sought $6 million for a plot to impeach Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and also denied any involvement in alleged covert operations in Pakistan. India criticized the newspaper for displaying hostility and questioned the credibility of the newspaper and the reporters.