Lawyers, doctors feel MTP law puts medical assent over women’s autonomy, seek change | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: Discussions across medical forums in recent weeks have centred around “problems” with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act after two court interventions put gynaecologists under scrutiny.“Why are doctors being made scapegoats?” asked senior Mumbai gynaecologist Dr Sudhir Naik, reflecting the anger in medical circles.In one case, an FIR was filed against a gynaecologist…

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BMC to seek Standing Committee approval for imposing punishment on civic official in Babu Genu building collapse incident | Mumbai News

Mumbai: More than 12 years after Babu Genu market building at Dockyard Road collapsed, leading to the killing of 61 and injuring of 32, the civic administration has sought the approval of the Standing Committee for implementing the punishment imposed on a retired BMC Deputy Chief Engineer (Planning & Designs), wherein his basic pension will…

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TISS to launch global social science research body | Mumbai News

Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) be launching a Global Social Science Research Body, which will be aimed at strengthening international collaboration, interdisciplinary research and global south knowledge partnerships in the field of social sciences. The announcement will come as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. The institute will also announce three new…

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After flak, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation officials and citizens to jointly inspect re-aligned route | Mumbai News

Thane: A fresh round of deliberations over the re-aligned metro rail route passing through Hiranandani Estate is expected next week, with officials from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MahaMetro) and resident representatives likely to conduct a joint site inspection following mounting objections to the revised alignment.The move follows a meeting held on Friday between residents, MahaMetro…

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22-year-old tempo driver collides with 6 vehicles on Mumbai–Nashik Highway, injured | Mumbai News

Thane: A 22-year-old tempo driver suffered serious injuries after he apparently lost control over his vehicle while descending the Nitin Company flyover on Mumbai–Nashik Highway, leading to a rear-end collision involving six vehicles, earlier this week. The incident brought traffic to a standstill for some time on one of the city’s busiest arterial routes connecting…

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