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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicCommercial surrogacy

Topic: Commercial surrogacy

What led SC to make an exception and allow a woman to use donor eggs for surrogacy

Supreme Court stayed operation of Rule 7 — which bans use of donor eggs — of Surrogacy (Regulation) Act for a woman suffering from a rare disorder that affects female reproductive system.

Govt tells SC why it won’t change surrogacy law — ‘given societal norms, law in its current form appropriate’

In an affidavit before SC, govt says several provisions like ban on commercial surrogacy need no alteration. Petitioner's lawyer says govt affidavit 'not based on sound reasoning'.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

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.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.