During India’s National Emergency (1975-1977), over 10.7 million people were sterilised, exceeding government targets by 60%. The Justice Shah Commission, investigating Emergency excesses, revealed widespread complaints, including forced sterilisations and related deaths. States like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh conducted the most sterilisations, driven by a focus on this single method and incentives/disincentives.
During India’s National Emergency (1975-1977), over 10.7 million people were sterilised, exceeding government targets by 60%. The Justice Shah Commission, investigating Emergency excesses, revealed widespread complaints, including forced sterilisations and related deaths. States like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh conducted the most sterilisations, driven by a focus on this single method and incentives/disincentives.
Sophie Cunningham’s season-ending knee injury has dealt a significant blow to the Indiana Fever, already struggling with multiple player absences. Caitlin Clark expressed her support for Cunningham, highlighting their bond amid the team’s adversity. Despite the setbacks, the Fever are leaning on each other, with Clark’s message exemplifying the team’s resilience and unity as they…
The Karnataka government has decided to restructure internal reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), allocating 6% to Madigas, 6% jointly to Holeyas and Alemari castes, and 5% to Bhovi, Lambhani, and other communities. This decision, reached after decades of deliberation, aims for more balanced representation and is hailed as a landmark moment in social justice policymaking.
Following the Dallas Cowboys’ crushing 31-13 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Michael Irvin issued a stern warning. He highlighted critical issues, including a porous run defense and an underperforming offense. Irvin emphasized the urgency for the Cowboys to establish their identity and address these weaknesses before the regular season begins, pinpointing Week 3 as…
The central government is committed to controlling street dog populations through its Animal Birth Control (ABC) program, which emphasizes sterilization and vaccination. This approach, aligned with global standards, directs civic bodies to catch, neuter, vaccinate, and release strays back to their original locations. Financial assistance is available for sterilization programs, facility development, and anti-rabies vaccines.
The CAG has warned that Karnataka’s guarantee schemes are straining state finances, reversing post-Covid recovery. These schemes, comprising 15% of revenue expenditure in 2023-24, contributed to a revenue deficit of Rs 9,271 crore. The fiscal deficit also widened significantly, increasing from Rs 46,623 crore to Rs 65,522 crore.
Suspended CBI judge Sudhir Parmar, arrested in a money-laundering scam, has received a clean chit from a departmental committee, according to a report by inquiry officer Nirbhow Gill. The report, yet to be accepted by the High Court administration, could be a setback for the Haryana Vigilance Bureau. Parmar was suspended in April 2023 and…
Former boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is now jailed in Mexico after being deported from the U.S. on August 18, 2025. He spent 46 days in U.S. custody before being transferred to a high-security prison in Hermosillo, Sonora. Mexican authorities confirmed his detention and are investigating his case. Chavez Jr.
In a harrowing incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich, a five-year-old boy was snatched by a crocodile while playing near a drain. His mother, Maya, bravely fought the reptile, striking and clawing at it until it released her son. Both sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment, while villagers demand increased safety measures to prevent future…
