Oct. 19, 2021 The Department of Justice has filed a brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily block a highly restrictive abortion law in Texas. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has asked officials in Texas to file a response to the Justice Department by noon Thursday, meaning the High Court may act more … Read more
Nightclubs and large events can only allow entry to people who can show they have had two Covid jabs. Source link
An investigation prompted by a radiographer’s death finds not all staff were properly fitted for masks. Source link
The government has constituted an eight-member panel for framing a new law for drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. The panel is being headed by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr V G Somani. “The government has decided to constitute a committee for framing/preparation of the New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill so that … Read more
An ordinary American, from Texas or elsewhere, may now be able to seek up to $10,000 (£7,200) in damages in a civil court against abortion providers and doctors – and possibly anyone at all involved in the process. That means people like clinic staff, family members, or clergy who encourage or support the procedure could, … Read more
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s mother calls on the government to “reduce air pollution immediately”. Source link
Representational Image. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked states to take urgent steps to regulate online health service aggregators that are providing diagnostic or other services without meeting the regulatory requirements or having registered under the law. In a letter to all state chief secretaries, health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has underlined concerns about … Read more
Coronavirus: How soon can we expect a working vaccine? Source link
A law student was allegedly killed by her lover and his brother in Hyderabad’s Rein Bazar area on Saturday night. The accused stabbed the victim to death after she confronted him about their impending marriage. The victim met the accused while the two were volunteering at the same NGO. (Photo sourced by India Today) A … Read more
Image copyright Reuters Restrictions banning social gatherings of more than six people have come into effect in England, following a rise in coronavirus cases. The “rule of six”, which applies both indoors and outdoors, does not exempt children under 12 in England. Similar restrictions in Wales and Scotland do not include children under 11 and … Read more