Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, says anyone who attempts suicide would be presumed to have severe stress and would not be tried and punished under the IPC unless proven otherwise.
The Mental Healthcare Act says that a patient can’t be forced to get admitted to a hospital and that they have the right to refuse treatment –except in severe cases. However, it remains silent on what the caregiver should do in such cases.
Deep brain stimulation surgery (DBS) is an evolving surgical technique involving implantation of electrodes into specific areas of the brain to regulate abnormal brain activity.
Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
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.
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