Asia • 2026-05-13 15:07

Policeman arrested for forcing woman to abort pregnancy

A policeman has been arrested in Tamil Nadu for allegedly forcing a woman to terminate her pregnancy. The incident has sparked controversy and debate over the treatment of women's reproductive rights in the state.

Meanwhile, Tiruppur garment exporters and manufacturers are demanding the removal of import duties on cotton to boost their operations. The special enrollment drive for government primary schools set to commence this year will offer a bilingual medium of education, aiming to improve quality and inclusivity in the region.

The government has launched a special enrollment drive for its primary schools, with the new policy mandating a bilingual medium of education. This decision comes amid growing concerns over import restrictions affecting the jewelry industry. In response, Tamil Nadu's jewelers have launched a boycott of gold coin sales, calling for an immediate ban on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), digital gold sales, and restrictions on gold importers, bullion dealers, channelling agents, and bullion brokers.

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