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5 days, 12 hours ago

Why Pedro Almodóvar believes in euthanasia — and celebrating life

LA Times

While Pedro Almodóvar was making “The Room Next Door,” a film very much concerned with mortality and what comes after this life, the 75-year-old Spanish director started noticing something otherworldly occurring. When Almodóvar read Sigrid Nunez’s 2020 novel “What Are You Going Through,” on which his film is based, he was intrigued by this dying character’s request. But what I …

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5 days, 12 hours ago

Karnataka PWD contractor seeks 'euthanasia' over government dues

India Today

A Karnataka Public Works Department contractor, Mohammed Mazhar, has written a letter to the Governor requesting “euthanasia” due to the financial turmoil caused by the non-payment of government dues. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s administration of perpetuating a “commission culture” in awarding government contracts. Hon’ble Chief Minister, where did this baseless accusation come from?” Kumaraswamy replied to a previous statement …

Karnataka Congress Commission Siddaramaiah Kumaraswamy

Rajasthan farmer threatening suicide asked by police to pay ₹9.91 lakh for security

Hindustan Times

A farmer from Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan has been asked to pay ₹9.91 lakh for security arrangements made by the police to prevent him from dying by suicide, news agency PTI reported on Monday. 99 police personnel deployed On December 17, the Superintendent of Police in Jhunjhunu issued a notice stating that 99 police personnel, including one Additional Superintendent of …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rajasthan farmer demanding euthanasia fined Rs 9.91 lakh by police. Here's why

India Today

In a rare incident, a farmer in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, who was demanding euthanasia, was fined Rs 9.91 lakh by the police who came to stop him. The matter dates back to December 10 when farmer Vidhyadhar Yadav and his family sat on a funeral pyre, demanding euthanasia. According to the notice, the protest required the deployment of 99 police …

Rajasthan Notice Farmer

1 month, 1 week ago

Head of troubled L.A. Animal Services steps down amid high euthanasia rates, overcrowding

LA Times

A dog in a kennel at Chesterfield Square, one of six shelters run by Los Angeles Animal Services. Bass added that Ramirez, who was tasked with leading the agency during Dain’s absence, was “performing absolutely fine.” Bass announced Dains’ hiring in June 2023, touting her arrival as part of the mayor’s effort to turn around Animal Services, which faces chronic …

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1 month, 1 week ago

New rules on captive elephants have provision for euthanasia

The Hindu

Making an elephant stand under the scorching sun for long, forcing it to wear decorations for unreasonably long periods, or bursting crackers near the animals for ceremonial purposes can land one in trouble, as these acts amount to cruelty to elephants under the proposed Kerala Captive Elephants, 2023. The State government is in the process of replacing the existing rules, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain and more… The countries where people have the ‘right to die’

Firstpost

The United Kingdom is set to debate a controversial bill that will allow assisted dying for terminally ill patients. But things might change if a new bill is approved that allows assisted death of terminally ill people in England and Wales. Netherlands - the first country to legalise assisted dying The Dutch country became the first one to approve and …

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1 month, 1 week ago

UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?

Firstpost

UK MPs will debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the country. MPs are due to debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the UK. Some experts note that assisted dying can be used to mean both euthanasia and assisted suicide; however, some campaign groups use it to …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russia joins P’nut the Squirrel’s death row, top official reshares post calling it ‘reminiscent of Saddam Hussein story'

Hindustan Times

In a surprising turn of events, it seems that the death of ‘Peanut the Squirrel’ is now becoming the world issue, with Russia commenting on the public outcry over the euthanasia. Internet sensation and beloved critter Peanut the squirrel is no more: The internet rejects euthanasia narrative asserting he was murdered In a statement, a top Russian official stated the …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tragic twist in Peanut the Squirrel's euthanasia as animal tests negative for rabies

Hindustan Times

The long-awaited rabies test results of Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon have revealed a shocking discovery: both animals tested negative for rabies. Tesla CEO Elon Musk was among those who slammed Peanut's death and argued that the fact that the social media famous animal was forcibly euthanised proves that the United States is no longer the “land of …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Woman, 22, decides not to be euthanised at the last moment and changes her mind as she is about to receive lethal injection - after four-year bid to convince her family she needed to die

Daily Mail

The story of a Dutch woman who was set to be euthanised but changed her mind moments before her lethal injection was administered has emerged as Britain's Parliament prepares to vote on an assisted dying bill later this month. In some countries like the Netherlands and Canada, healthcare practitioners are authorised to administer lethal injections to patients at their request …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Almost all Dutch say they are ready to relax euthanasia rules

NL Times

A recent RTL survey of nearly 20,000 Dutch citizens hows strong public support for relaxing the euthanasia laws. Currently, euthanasia is only permitted for individuals suffering from terminal illness or unbearable pain, but the debate is now turning to whether elderly people who feel their lives are "completed" should be allowed to choose euthanasia. It would allow individuals over the …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Morning brief: Justice Chandrachud's relief to parents seeking euthanasia; Air India's new rules on 'halal' meals, more

Hindustan Times

The parents of 30-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for over 13 years following a severe head injury, have finally received much-needed relief after the intervention of former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on his last working day. Dig deeper India news No FCRA for NGOs linked to conversions, radical groups: Govt Union minister Chirag …

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On his last day, CJI DY Chandrachud gave relief to parents seeking euthanasia for son

Hindustan Times

The parents of 30-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for over 13 years following a severe head injury, have finally received much-needed relief after the intervention of former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on his last working day, reported India Today. Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud provided relief to parents in his …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

CJI Justice DY Chandrachud takes up THIS case on his last working day | Details inside

India TV News

On his last working day as Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud pronounced a verdict on a case related to euthanasia. The CJI gave relief to parents seeking euthanasia for son, report several media outlets. Justice DY Chandrachud leaves a transformative legacy in the judiciary Meanwhile, Justice DY Chandrachud on Sunday concluded his tenure as the 50th Chief Justice …

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2 months ago

On last day, DY Chandrachud granted relief to parents seeking euthanasia for son

India Today

The parents of 30-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for over 13 years following a severe head injury, have received long-awaited relief after the intervention of former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. Overwhelmed by the financial burden of their son's continued medical care, the parents had petitioned the Supreme Court for passive euthanasia, seeking the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Judge bars woman from euthanasia at last minute

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The case adds fuel to the contentious debate …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Free energy drinks and ‘mandatory euthanasia’ among tips submitted as NHS public consultation mocked

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Euthanasia doctors in Canada struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

The Independent

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

SC refuses to permit euthanasia for aged couple’s comatose son

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant an aged couple’s plea to allow “passive euthanasia” for their 30-year-old son, who has been lying comatose at home for 11 years after a fall from the fourth floor of a building. Not ‘passive’ euthanasia The Chief Justice said that the man, Harish Rana, who had sustained extensive head injuries in the …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Alain Delon’s dog dodges euthanasia despite late actor’s wish

LA Times

Years before his death on Sunday, French actor Alain Delon said: “If I die before, I’ll ask the vet to take us away together.” When French actor Alain Delon is laid to rest, his beloved dog Loubo will not be by his side, despite the “Purple Noon” star’s wishes. Loubo, a Belgian Shepherd that Delon once said he “loved like …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Euthanasia: Legal Aspects In India And Around The World

Live Law

The term Euthanasia comes from two Ancient Greek words: 'Eu' means 'Good', and 'thantos' means 'death', so euthanasia means good death. This two contradictory view held by the High Courts were referred to, the Supreme Court in P.Rathinam v. Union of India 3 SCC 394, aligned its views with Maruti Shripati Dubal case, whereby the apex court held that the …

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6 months ago

'Death capsule' deemed the 'Tesla of euthanasia' 'could be used for assisted suicides in Switzerland for the first time this month'

Daily Mail

A 'death capsule' designed to carry out assisted suicides is due to be used for the first time this month, Swiss media reports. The Sarco, short for sarcophagus, would enable the euthanasia patient inside it to press a button and die 'within seconds', according to the company behind it, Exit Switzerland. Its creator, controversial assisted dying advocate Dr Philip Nitschke, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

How to navigate the end of your pet’s life

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Dr. Lisa Walling’s first house call of the day was with a particularly fluffy hospice patient — a 13-year-old Newfoundland named Rugby. There are a number of options available to help aging pets and their caregivers, including hospice and palliative care, at-home euthanasia and a growing number of so-called pet death doulas. Hospice and palliative care veterinarians …

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Why Pedro Almodóvar believes in euthanasia — and celebrating life

Karnataka PWD contractor seeks 'euthanasia' over government dues

Rajasthan farmer threatening suicide asked by police to pay ₹9.91 lakh for security

Rajasthan farmer demanding euthanasia fined Rs 9.91 lakh by police. Here's why

Head of troubled L.A. Animal Services steps down amid high euthanasia rates, overcrowding

New rules on captive elephants have provision for euthanasia

Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain and more… The countries where people have the ‘right to die’

UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?

Russia joins P’nut the Squirrel’s death row, top official reshares post calling it ‘reminiscent of Saddam Hussein story'

Tragic twist in Peanut the Squirrel's euthanasia as animal tests negative for rabies

Woman, 22, decides not to be euthanised at the last moment and changes her mind as she is about to receive lethal injection - after four-year bid to convince her family she needed to die

Almost all Dutch say they are ready to relax euthanasia rules

Morning brief: Justice Chandrachud's relief to parents seeking euthanasia; Air India's new rules on 'halal' meals, more

On his last day, CJI DY Chandrachud gave relief to parents seeking euthanasia for son

CJI Justice DY Chandrachud takes up THIS case on his last working day | Details inside

On last day, DY Chandrachud granted relief to parents seeking euthanasia for son

Judge bars woman from euthanasia at last minute

Free energy drinks and ‘mandatory euthanasia’ among tips submitted as NHS public consultation mocked

Euthanasia doctors in Canada struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

SC refuses to permit euthanasia for aged couple’s comatose son

Alain Delon’s dog dodges euthanasia despite late actor’s wish

Euthanasia: Legal Aspects In India And Around The World

'Death capsule' deemed the 'Tesla of euthanasia' 'could be used for assisted suicides in Switzerland for the first time this month'

How to navigate the end of your pet’s life