Bengaluru, Feb 10 (IANS) A suspected case of “love jihad” came to light in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The victim, a woman from Kolkata, has lodged a complaint with the High Grounds police station against her husband, alleging that he trapped her in a relationship, converted her to Islam, married her, and later deserted her after the birth of their child. The accused has been identified as Syed Imtiyaz, a resident of BTM Layout in Bengaluru.The victim has also recorded a video narrating her ordeal…
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Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) The US State Department is set to finalize an expanded version of the Mexico City Policy on Friday, sharply widening restrictions on how American foreign assistance can be used overseas.The Mexico City Policy, also known as the “global gag rule,” restricts U.S. federal funding for foreign nongovernmental organizations that provide abortion-related services or advocacy. The policy has long affected global health and family planning efforts by limiting which organizat…
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) An Indian American obstetrician and gynaecologist pushed back against political framing on abortion, urging lawmakers to focus on medical science and patient safety rather than ideological disputes. Testifying before the Senate Health, Education, Labour and Pensions Committee, obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Nisha Verma said abortion medication has been widely studied and safely used for decades, warning that restrictions driven by politics are causing harm.“Medicat…
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Jan 12 (IANS) Anticipation continues to build over the court’s decision on the bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is currently under arrest in connection with multiple sexual assault cases.Mamkootathil, who was arrested on Sunday following a confidential police operation, is currently on a 14-day judicial remand.At the time of the arrest, he was out on bail in two other similar cases.As the Thiruvalla Judicial First Class Magistrate Court considers his b…