It rose from 5.34 lakh in 2020-21 to 8.93 lakh in 2024-25, govt informs Parliament. In 2024-25, Maharashtra reported maximum cases followed by Tamil Nadu.
Delhi HC order allowed abortion citing psychiatric report that woman was suffering from extreme trauma. Hospital's application says 'feticide' in this case 'neither justified nor ethical'.
Court passes directions for pregnancies arising out of sexual offences, said early awareness of right to abort can avoid trauma later. Order came on minor’s plea for abortion at 24 weeks.
Top court took into account an AIIMS medical report which ruled out risk to woman's life and detected no abnormalities in foetus. Also ordered Centre to provide the couple support.
CJI-led bench looks at case after 2-judge bench delivered split verdict on a 26 weeks pregnant woman’s plea to allow her to medically terminate her pregnancy. Hearing continues Friday.
Legal abortion backed by 59% in India, 62% in US & at least 75% in most European nations. Increased support for abortion in India since previous survey, say researchers.
Three-judge bench directed the AIIMS director to set up a medical board of 2 doctors to examine the woman by Friday under the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
China, which harbours ambitions to control the Yarlung Tsangpo, as the Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, is moving ahead with its mega hydropower project at Motuo.
Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.
With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay.
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