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Indian High Courts witness surge in abortion cases

Kolkata, Sep 22 (UNI) High Courts in India are currently witnessing a substantial increase in abortion cases, finds Pratigya Campaign’s new legal report.
‘Assessing the Judiciary’s Role in Access to Safe Abortion- II’ report has analysed cases seeking permission of termination of pregnancy from the High Courts in India from May 2019 to August 2020.
There were total 243 cases filed across 14 high courts and one appeal before the Supreme Court. In 84% of the cases, permissions were given to terminate the pregnancy.
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Man held by Odisha Cyber Crime unit for circulating morphed & objectionable video of CM

18 Jun 2025 | 9:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) The Cyber Crime Unit of the Odisha Crime Branch on Wednesday apprehended one Kishore Kausalya of Keutaguda Station Sahi, under the jurisdiction of Chandili police station in Rayagada district, for circulating a morphed and objectionable video on Facebook targeting Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

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Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over June 20 ‘Bangla Diwas’, calls it an insult to Bengal’s identity

Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over June 20 ‘Bangla Diwas’, calls it an insult to Bengal’s identity

18 Jun 2025 | 9:17 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday sharply criticised the BJP-led central government’s decision to observe ‘Bangla Diwas’ (Bengal Day) on June 20 across the country, calling it an imposition and a serious insult to the people of Bengal.

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Mamata demands that BJP-led Centre release all MNREGA pending dues

Mamata demands that BJP-led Centre release all MNREGA pending dues

18 Jun 2025 | 9:11 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (UNI) As the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the Central Government to resume the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme in West Bengal from August 1, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded that the BJP-led government release all pending dues that have been withheld for the past four years.

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Energy consumption increased 12 times in last 20 years in Bihar

18 Jun 2025 | 8:27 PM

Patna, June 18 (UNI) With increasing demand of electricity in Bihar, the energy consumption has increased 12 times in last 20 years in the state, official sources said today.

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Arunachal’s Tage Rita selected for prestigious Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025

18 Jun 2025 | 8:16 PM

Itanagar, June 18 (UNI) In a remarkable recognition of innovation and leadership, Tage Rita Takhe, founder of Naara Aaba, India’s first kiwi wine label, has been selected for the Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025.

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