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I visited an anti-abortion pregnancy center. Here’s why experts call for more regulations.

CHICAGO — The Aid for Women pregnancy clinic in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood might be one of the nicest offices I’ve visited for medical advice. “Our study is independent of your position on abortion, and so, we just want to give data and solve this problem of there being no data.” Doctors like Kristyn Brandi, an OB-GYN in New Jersey, often …

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6 hours, 15 minutes ago

Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports

Raw Story

"Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Sunday he sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association, accusing the organization of misleading college …

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'Prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use': Damning Matt Gaetz ethics report leaks

Raw Story

A copy of the House Ethics Committee's report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz obtained by CBS News alleges that the Florida Republican engaged in a number of illegal activities. The 37-page report, which is due to be released on Monday, writes that "there is substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory …

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6 hours, 52 minutes ago

Israeli women mobilize against ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

Raw Story

Exhausted by more than 14 months of war, the wives and mothers of Israeli soldiers are uniting in protest against exemptions from conscription for ultra-Orthodox men. Ultra-Orthodox residents passed by, some running, as protesters holding Israeli flags and banners shouted through megaphones demanding "conscription for all". The military has asked for extra manpower in light of the war in Gaza …

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10 hours, 19 minutes ago

"She Is A Major, Family Can't Restrain Her": Andhra Pradesh HC Allows Woman To Live With Same-Sex Partner

Live Law

While hearing a habeas corpus petition wherein a woman had claimed that her female partner had been detained by her parents, the Andhra Pradesh High Court while upholding the right of women to cohabit together said that the detenue was major and her family cannot restrain her from taking her own life decisions. The division bench of Justice R. Raghunandan …

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11 hours, 12 minutes ago

Genpact employee shares harrowing Ola cab experience, urges action

Deccan Chronicle

A distressing incident involving Ola Cabs has highlighted serious safety concerns for passengers, particularly women. Shazia later filed a complaint with Ola but expressed disappointment over the company’s lack of response even 24 hours after the incident. “Passenger safety is not just a feature—it’s a fundamental responsibility,” Shazia emphasized, urging the ride-hailing giant to ensure such incidents do not recur. …

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11 hours, 19 minutes ago

Face Covering By Women Advocates Violates BCI Dress Code: J&K High Court

Live Law

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has categorically held that women advocates cannot appear before the court with their faces covered, citing clear provisions under the Bar Council of India rules. Upon submission of the report to this effect the court scrutinized the legal framework under the BCI rules, specifically Chapter IV, which prescribes the dress code …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

We have audio, video proof of Ravi using derogatory remarks against Laxmi Hebbalkar: CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express

KALABURAGI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said audio and video evidence exists to prove that BJP MLC CT Ravi used derogatory remarks against Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on the floor of the Council in Belagavi on December 19. Speaking to the media in Kalaburagi, Siddaramaiah said that the words used by MLC CT Ravi against minister Laxmi …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Kejriwal announces doorstep registration for women, elderly welfare schemes to begin on December 23

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal announced that registration for the Delhi government scheme under which women will be provided monthly assistance will begin on Monday. In its 2024-25 budget, the Delhi government announced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana scheme to provide Rs 1,000 per month to all women above 18. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said, “The registration …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

After L-G’s post, CM Atishi visits Rangpuri

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: A day after Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena expressed deep concern over the appalling civic conditions, criticising the lack of basic amenities provided to residents in several areas of Delhi, Chief Minister Atishi visited one of the affected areas and assured immediate action to address the issue. Ahead of the Delhi assembly, polls, due in February, Saxena on Saturday …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Three women among four held for land fraud in Berhampur

New Indian Express

BERHAMPUR: Berhampur Town police arrested four persons including three women in a land forgery case on Sunday. Police said on Saturday, Berhampur-II sub-registrar Samarjit Tripathy lodged a complaint alleging that Prasanti Nahak, Basanti Nahak, Puspanjali Nayak and Santanu Nahak applied for registration of a partition deed fraudulently. During investigation, it was found that Prasanti of S Nuagaon village and Kabita …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

‘Dhadi system’ for Trinity’s darshan

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: The state government is set to introduce queue system for darshan of the Trinity at Shree Jagannath Temple from January 1, informed Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday. “The necessary work will be completed by December 27 or 28 and the new system introduced on an experimental basis on December 30 and 31,” he added. “Special arrangements are being …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Record government jobs provided in last one and a half years: PM Modi

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his government has provided nearly 10 lakh permanent government jobs to youths in the last one and a half years which he asserted, is a record. Modi said making maximum use of the Indian youths' abilities and talent is a priority of his government, noting that they are at the …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

With 85 Sharia courts, UK becomes western capital for Islamic rulings

India Today

Britain is emerging as the "western capital" for sharia courts, with 85 Islamic councils across the country. The Islamic Sharia Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is based in Leyton, east London, and is a registered charity that provides nikah services, talaq and khula divorce procedures. 100,000 ISLAMIC MARRIAGES IN BRITAIN REMAIN UNREGISTERED These sharia courts in the UK …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Hemant Soren to disburse Rs 2,500 to 55 lakh women beneficiaries on December 28

India Today

Hemant Soren's government in Jharkhand to set to disburse an enhanced amount of Rs 2,500 to beneficiaries of Maiya Samman Yojana from December 28. A grand event is planned at Army Ground, Namkum, in the neighbourhood of Ranchi, where Chief Minister Hemant Soren will officially release the funds into the accounts of 55 lakh women. Nearly five lakh women, including …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Ethics report alleges Gaetz paid 17-year-old for sex

Politico

But the committee’s 37-page report, which it decided to release in a secret vote earlier this month, alleges several instances of illegal conduct by President-elect Donald Trump’s one-time pick to serve as attorney general. “The Committee concluded there was substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules, state and federal laws, and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Germany debates migration and motives after deadly Christmas market attack

Al Jazeera

As the nation mourns the victims of violence in Magdeburg, the far right is rallying against migration. The day before the attack, US billionaire Elon Musk stirred controversy by posting on the X social media platform he owns: “Only the AfD can save Germany.” Observers have described a sense of fear and concern, saying a blame game over the Magdeburg …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Women now represent 20 per cent of HNI investors: Crypto exchange CoinDCX

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: With increasing adoption of cryptocurrency, women are now representing 20 per cent of crypto exchange CoinDCX’s HNI customers. With 28.3 per cent, Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad are driving this trend, with ETH, BTC, MATIC, and DOGE, among their preferred tokens, says the crypto exchange in its Annual Report for 2024. The report highlights a significant shift in investor behaviour …

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Man registers Sunny Leone's name for Chhattisgarh scheme, gets Rs 1,000 monthly

India Today

Chhattisgarh officials found an unexpected beneficiary under a government scheme for economically weaker married women. Probe found that a man from Bastar forged documents in the actor’s name to fraudulently claim benefits under the scheme, which provides Rs 1,000 per month to women. A probe was launched subsequently and found that the culprit, identified as Virendra Joshi, used fraudulent documents …

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Political, religious leaders condemn CT Ravi’s derogatory remarks against Hebbalkar

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly hit out at BJP MLC CT Ravi calling his remarks against Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar “a criminal offence”, political leaders and religious heads have also strongly condemned Ravi. Kashappanavar further referred to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s previous remark that “CT Ravi’s tongue and brain are not connected,” which he said aptly …

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22 hours, 6 minutes ago

Fake Sunny Leone Beneficiary Found in Chhattisgarh Govt Scheme

Deccan Chronicle

Raipur: “Sunny Leon” is one of the beneficiaries of the ‘Mahatari Vandan’ scheme of the Chhattisgarh government providing a monthly incentive of Rs 1,000. “A fake beneficiary in the name of Sunny Leone has been found to have been registered under the Mahatari Vandan scheme in the village of Talur in Bastar district. I have also directed to seize the …

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23 hours, 22 minutes ago

Anganwadi Worker Feted on Retirement After 43 Years

Deccan Chronicle

Adilabad: Anganwadi worker Kilaru Radha retired on Sunday after 43 years with the Department of Women and Child Welfare. District officials had earlier recognised Radha as the best Anganwadi worker, commending her outstanding contributions to child development and community health. One parent shared, “We always felt confident leaving our children with Radha, knowing they were in safe and loving hands …

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Indian women vs West Indies women first ODI: Smriti, Renuka power India to huge win

The Hindu

There’s no stopping Smriti Mandhana. Despite a quick turnaround time after a hectic T20I series, she swiftly changed formats and continued her fine form with a classy 91 as India piled up 314 for nine — its second-highest total in ODIs — before Renuka Singh Thakur’s maiden fifer powered India to a 211-run win against the West Indies in the …

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Government has made liquor business its main source of income, says POW Vizag district president

The Hindu

The Progressive Organisation of Women organised its 7th conference at Dronamraju Satyanarayana Kalyana Mandapam at Gajuwaka Drivers Colony, here on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, POW national convener Jhansi said that the conference mainly discussed the problems faced by women, SC, ST, BC and minorities in education and employment opportunities due to the decision on privatisation of the RINL-Visakhapatnam Steel …

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I visited an anti-abortion pregnancy center. Here’s why experts call for more regulations.

Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports

'Prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use': Damning Matt Gaetz ethics report leaks

Israeli women mobilize against ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

"She Is A Major, Family Can't Restrain Her": Andhra Pradesh HC Allows Woman To Live With Same-Sex Partner

Genpact employee shares harrowing Ola cab experience, urges action

Face Covering By Women Advocates Violates BCI Dress Code: J&K High Court

We have audio, video proof of Ravi using derogatory remarks against Laxmi Hebbalkar: CM Siddaramaiah

Kejriwal announces doorstep registration for women, elderly welfare schemes to begin on December 23

After L-G’s post, CM Atishi visits Rangpuri

Three women among four held for land fraud in Berhampur

‘Dhadi system’ for Trinity’s darshan

Record government jobs provided in last one and a half years: PM Modi

With 85 Sharia courts, UK becomes western capital for Islamic rulings

Hemant Soren to disburse Rs 2,500 to 55 lakh women beneficiaries on December 28

Ethics report alleges Gaetz paid 17-year-old for sex

Germany debates migration and motives after deadly Christmas market attack

Women now represent 20 per cent of HNI investors: Crypto exchange CoinDCX

Man registers Sunny Leone's name for Chhattisgarh scheme, gets Rs 1,000 monthly

Political, religious leaders condemn CT Ravi’s derogatory remarks against Hebbalkar

Fake Sunny Leone Beneficiary Found in Chhattisgarh Govt Scheme

Anganwadi Worker Feted on Retirement After 43 Years

Indian women vs West Indies women first ODI: Smriti, Renuka power India to huge win

Government has made liquor business its main source of income, says POW Vizag district president