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Saturday, April 11, 2026
TopicPre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act

Topic: Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act

Ultrasound that doesn’t reveal sex of foetus in the works & what it means for pregnant women

Association of Healthcare Providers of India has asked ultrasound makers to develop software. USG access is currently controlled by strict guidelines under PCPNDT Act to curb misuse.

145 doctors have lost licences since 1994 ban on pre-natal sex selection, shows govt data

At review meet, health minister says between 2015 & 2023, convictions under Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act went from 271 to 713.

A preacher recommended sex on even dates to have sons. Now, Bombay HC wants him to stand trial

Maharashtra preacher Nivrutti Kashinath Deshmukh ‘Indorikar’ has been accused of ‘advertising’ sex selection techniques, which is illegal under the law.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.