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Court issues norms for pregnancy termination in sexual assault cases | Delhi News

New Delhi: Delhi High Court recently issued guidelines for handling sexual assault victims seeking medical termination of pregnancy (MTP), emphasising that identity documents should not be required during medical examinations when the victim is brought by the investigating officer (IO) after FIR registration.A single-judge bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed, “Where the survivor of…

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PMC urges forest dept to drop charges against Katraj zoo director, return animals | Pune News

Pune: The civic body has urged the forest department to drop all charges against the director of Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Museum for alleged mismanagement of wild animals in the Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (WARRC), also seeking return of all animals the department took away during investigations.In Sept 2023, the forest department had registered…

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Obesity can mess up the brain for good; here’s how |

Emerging research indicates a potential link between obesity and mental well-being, particularly anxiety and cognitive function. A study on mice revealed that a high-fat diet led to increased anxiety-like behaviors and altered brain signaling in the hypothalamus. These obese mice also exhibited distinct differences in gut bacteria compared to their leaner counterparts. Those extra pounds,…

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