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Saturday, July 19, 2025
TopicAssisted Reproductive Technology

Topic: Assisted Reproductive Technology

In light of Delhi HC ruling on reproduction after death, here’s how different countries handle it

A Delhi HC has granted a couple access to their dead son's sperm, referencing international judgments. Worldwide, laws on posthumous reproduction vary from regulation to outright bans.

Why Delhi HC’s ruling allowing parents custody of deceased son’s sperm will set precedent

Paving way for posthumous reproduction, court said case raised moral & legal issues not covered under existing Indian law. It relied on laws in various countries to decide matter.

Army opens 25 new clinics to help officers & jawans posted in remote areas avail IVF treatment

The additional Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) centres mean postings will no longer be limited & treatment will not be delayed. Earlier, such centres were available in just 7 cities.

Surrogate child, not mother, must be genetically related to intending couple or woman: Modi govt

In a written statement submitted to SC in response to PIL filed last year, govt clarified 'ambiguity' in definition of who could be a surrogate mother under provisions of Surrogacy Act.

Haryana khaps practiced eugenics, produced world-class athletes: BJP MP says in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, which regulates fertility clinics, and Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill.

Modi govt tables Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill for regulation of clinics

The bill seeks for the regulation and supervision of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinics and ART banks, prevention of misuse, safe and ethical practice of ART services.

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.