SAFE ABORTION
US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX
The FAA said it was proposing changes to definitions of when a flight abort is not mandatory and to clarify requirements and thresholds for when an abort - the early end of a launch or mission because of a problem - must occur. The FAA is proposing to revise rules for spacecraft breaking up as they fall to Earth and how space companies calculate the risks of falling space debris from those vehicles hitting people on the ground.
US Midterms Texas results: Democrat Gina Hinojosa elected first Latina governor in state, ousts Republican incumbent Greg Abbott
Gina Hinojosa has been elected as Texas' first Democratic governor in over three decades. She won against incumbent Greg Abbott, marking a significant shift in Texas politics. Hinojosa emphasized populist issues and distanced herself from the progressive label during her campaign. Her victory signals potential changes in policy direction, with Democrats gaining a veto power. The outcome reflects broader trends impacting Republican strength in Texas.
Texas: Is the Senate map moving into Republican territory?
Texas is emerging as one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Senate cycle. Republican nominee Ken Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico in a state where Republicans have dominated statewide elections for decades. Democrats are treating the contest as a serious opportunity, while Republicans are working to prevent internal divisions from turning a normally safe seat into a competitive one.
In 1970, NASA’s Apollo 13 Mission nearly turned deadly. One woman’s invention saved lives. Her son became a Hollywood star
Hollywood star Jack Black’s late mother Judith Love Cohen was a heavyweight in her own right. An aerospace engineer, her invention played a key role in saving three NASA astronauts when an explosion occurred on the rocket Apollo 13. This was the third attempt to fly to the moon, but it was aborted after the service module oxygen tank got ruptured.
In 1960, NASA launched rhesus monkey Miss Sam to test Mercury's escape system, and she reached 1,800 mph and 9 miles, then returned in overall good condition
Miss Sam, a rhesus monkey, played a pivotal role in NASA's launch escape system testing, demonstrating the system's ability to safely eject the capsule. Her successful mission was essential in building the groundwork for American astronauts venturing into space. Such pioneering animal missions, including Miss Sam's, significantly advanced the research on crew safety for subsequent space expeditions.
IndiGo flight performs precautionary go-around at Gorakhpur Airport after scratches found near APU inlet
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Gorakhpur performed a precautionary go-around before landing safely. Maintenance crews later discovered minor scratches near the aircraft's APU inlet. Another IndiGo flight from Trichy to Singapore returned due to a technical snag. This aircraft circled for two and a half hours before landing safely. An alternative flight was arranged for all 127 passengers to reach Singapore.
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Ahmedabad-Diu IndiGo flight aborts take-off due to technical reasons
An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad to Diu aborted its take-off on Wednesday due to technical issues, ensuring the safety of all 50 passengers and crew members. The flight, scheduled to depart from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport around 11:15 am, was subsequently cancelled after the pilots decided to halt the take-off roll.
Government website on reproductive health goes dark after Donald Trump inauguration
Government website reproductiverights.gov went offline on President Trump's inauguration day. It provided information on abortion and reproductive health care. The site also covered employer-based health plans and insurance coverage for birth control and screenings. Trump has sought to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump had differing views on abortion rights.
Italy and France spar over abortion at G7 summit
Italy demands removal of 'safe and legal abortion' reference from G7 summit statement, sparking dispute with France's Macron over differing political visions.
Lift-off, Parachute, and Splash: How ISRO plans to send Indian astronauts into the space
Take a virtual tour of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) on Sriharikota island, where ISRO is preparing for the Gaganyaan mission. The upcoming test, known as the 'inflight abort demonstration,' will evaluate the crew escape system (CES) and the crew module (CM). If successful, the CM will carry Indian astronauts into space in two years. The mission will last approximately 8.8 minutes, simulating an abort condition during the ascent trajectory.
Do most Indian women have access to safe abortion?
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case concerning the abortion plea of a 27-year-old mother. The case raises questions about a woman's decisional autonomy and the legislative framework surrounding abortion. Despite abortion being legal in India, mindless rules and social stigma create barriers for women seeking safe abortions. The law leaves the final decision to doctors, who may be influenced by notions of morality. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act, 2021, and other overlapping mandates also pose hurdles.
What's abortion pills Mifepristone & Misoprostol, how is it used and why?
As per some studies, the combination of these pills causes a complete abortion in more than 99% of patients and is as safe as the traditional abortion procedure administered by a doctor in a clinic. A variety of research has found that medication abortion has low rates of adverse events, and a study published in The Lancet last year found that patients are generally satisfied with it.
US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill
The US Supreme Court has preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in over half of US abortions, by freezing rulings by lower courts that would have banned or severely limited access. An appeals court had already imposed strict access limits after a US District Court judge had initially ruled to ban mifepristone, which had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2000.
What is Mifepristone and why is it being banned in the US?
Mifepristone is considered the “standard of care” for medication abortion and miscarriage treatment, according to Hayley McMahon, a public health researcher and doctoral student at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Without mifepristone patients that want medication abortions, as opposed to in-clinic procedures, have other options. But experts warn that without the pill more people will be forced to carry unwanted pregnancies going forward.
US expands access to abortion pills through pharmacies
Retail pharmacies in the United States will be permitted to sell abortion pills, health officials said Tuesday, a move that could significantly expand access to the procedure after last year's landmark Supreme Court ruling that overturned federal abortion rights.
Bengaluru-bound IndiGo plane declares emergency at Delhi airport
The A320 aircraft was taxiing and emergency was declared due to suspected fire in one of the engines. There were more than 180 people on board, the source said.
Now, safe, universal access to abortion
Indian women have had the legal right to have an abortion since 1971. The law was updated in 2021 in line with practical learnings and technological improvements. Despite this, 60-70% of abortions take place outside of the healthcare infrastructure.
Experts, gender activists welcome SC order on abortion, marital rape
The court ruled that under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, the definition of rape must include marital rape. Experts said this observation should set the tone for later judgments on marital rape which is a different case in the court.
Supreme Court rules all women entitled to safe, legal abortion
The Supreme Court has ruled that all women, regardless of their marital status, were entitled to benefits of safe and legal abortion till 24 weeks of pregnancy. Any distinction between a married and an unmarried woman under abortion laws was "artificial and constitutionally unsustainable," a bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala and AS Bopanna ruled on Thursday.
All women are entitled to safe & legal abortion, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India said that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion. The apex court has also ruled that the exclusion of unmarried women who conceive out of a live-in relationship from the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules is unconstitutional. The Bench hearing the case was informed that September 29 is Safe Abortion Day.
Roe vs Wade ruling: Will embolden regressive ideas in India, say activists
For the last 50 years, abortion has been legal in India under various circumstances, following the enactment of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act in 1971. In 2003, the Act was amended to allow women access to safe and legal abortion services.
US abortion ruling sparks global debate, polarizes activists
The US Supreme Court's overturning of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision "shows that these types of rights are always at risk of being steamrolled," said Ruth Zurbriggen, an Argentinian activist and member of the Companion Network of Latin America and the Caribbean, a group favoring abortion rights.
America, abort your misogynistic plans
Making abortion illegal in American states has certainly no place in a country that was a crucible for the Rights of Man, and Woman.
Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill for near-total abortion ban with prison term for offenders
Oklahoma House lawmakers approved a bill that bans abortion in the state with an exception for medical emergencies. The bill imposes a fine of up to $100,000 and a punishment of 10 years in prison for the offenders.
Rape survivors, minors, divorcees and widows allowed abortion up to 24 weeks
The new rules also cover mentally ill women, cases of foetal malformation that has a substantial risk of being incompatible with life or if the child is born it may suffer from such physical or mental abnormalities to be seriously handicapped and women with pregnancy in humanitarian settings or disaster or emergency situations as may be declared by the government.
Supreme Court's abortion ruling brings focus back on proposed amendments to MTP Act
Experts have raised concerns that despite the health ministry approving changes to the law, women are made to approach the court and go through all the trauma.
Government plans equal abortion rights for single women
In a move that will make it easier for single women to safely and legally terminate unwanted pregnancies, the health ministry has recommended recognising “failure of contraceptive” and “unplanned pregnancy” as lawful reasons for abortion among all women.
5,80,100 abortions performed in Assam every year: Report
An estimated 90% of the abortions occurring in health facilities in the State are surgical, while about 10% are done using Medical Methods of Abortion.
Government recommends traditional medicine practitioners for Medical Termination of Pregnancy
Health Ministry recommended inclusion of medical practitioners with degrees in traditional medicine to increase the availability of legal abortion services.
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