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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicBreastfeeding

Topic: breastfeeding

How SC invoked Article 21 to protect nursing mothers’ right to breastfeed in public spaces

SC has asked Centre to send reminder communication to chief secretaries of all states/UTs about its February advisory on measures to be taken in interest of women in public spaces.

‘Ensure cabins for mothers to breastfeed in public places’ — Congress MP urges govt to introduce bill

The MP from Kerala, Anto Antony, spoke of difficulties faced by mothers in finding private spaces to breastfeed. He also highlighted need for a regulatory authority to monitor such cabins.

Inspired by MLA mom, Maharashtra govt proposes nursing rooms for lactating women in all workplaces

Last week, govt called for feedback on its draft notification on ‘Hirkani’ rooms. Need for such spaces came into focus after MLA Saroj Ahire attended assembly sessions with her baby.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.