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Asim Munir will now try to control Pakistan's population, as part of key panel

Police personnel stand guard as they inspect vehicles at a checkpost beside a large screen displaying Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, in the Red Zone area in Islamabad earlier this year.

world news

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 12:00 am IST

Don Jr, Bettina Trump take big family decision after Bahamas glitzy wedding

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson wed in a lavish ceremony in the Bahamas, with aspirations of starting a family.

us news

Published on Jun 07, 2026 11:52 pm IST

‘Saas-Bahu-Pati’ meets bring down J’khand MMR, IMR

others

Updated on Apr 02, 2026 09:35 pm IST

Andhra plans incentives for 2nd, 3rd child

Representative image.

india news

Published on Mar 06, 2026 07:15 am IST

JD Vance faces heat after revealing why he decided to have 4th child with Usha

US vice President JD Vance has revealed discussions with wife about having a fourth child were driven by government incentives, highlighting the intersection of personal and political decisions.

us news

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 12:00 am IST

Why Bangladesh is seeing a shortage of condoms, other contraceptives

The shortage of condoms comes at a time when the country has recorded an increase in the total fertility rate (TFR).

world news

Updated on Dec 28, 2025 12:00 pm IST

Male sterilisation numbers inch up during BMC fortnight, but participation remains low

mumbai news

Published on Dec 06, 2025 06:18 am IST

The Emergency and politics of the body

The political and administrative zeal to comply with Sanjay Gandhi and his bulldozer gang was shaped by the nature of power he wielded over regional leaders. (HT Photo)

opinion

Published on Jun 23, 2025 09:36 pm IST

Choice, confidence, and care: Strengthening modern contraceptive access in India

PREMIUM

Contraceptive pill

public health

Published on Jun 03, 2025 06:39 pm IST

Guest Column| Shackled immigrant dreams: Create opportunities at home

Illegal Indian migrants in shackles being escorted to a flight for deportation from the US last week. (Screengrab)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 11, 2025 02:28 pm IST

Case to respect and protect women’s reproductive rights

All women globally should have unhindered and equitable access to a basket of contraceptive choices. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR / AFP) (AFP)

opinion

Published on Jul 10, 2024 09:24 pm IST

Reasons behind infertility issues in Indian couples

health

Published on May 17, 2024 06:37 pm IST

From protection to empowerment : Uniting immunisation and family planning

PREMIUM

Immunisation (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

public health

Published on May 11, 2024 04:03 pm IST

What is AMH hormone? Know how it can play important role in reproductive health

health

Published on Apr 17, 2024 06:46 pm IST

SC junks plea against Rajasthan rules for candidates with more than 2 kids

The bench pointed out that the 2003 decision held that the classification, which disqualified candidates for having more than two living children, was non-discriminatory and intra-vires the Constitution, since the objective behind the provision was to promote family planning. (ANI)

india news

Updated on Feb 29, 2024 04:30 am IST

View family planning through a gender lens

PREMIUM

A group of women at a public health centre in Vadodra, Gujarat.

opinion

Published on Feb 10, 2024 09:51 pm IST

Struggling to conceive? Consider these fertility tests

Struggling to conceive? Consider the possibility of undergoing these fertility tests

health

Published on Feb 09, 2024 03:34 pm IST

Engaging men can help transform nutrition and family planning in rural India

Household health programmes delivered by couples to couples signal that achieving a family’s health goal is a shared responsibility

opinion

Published on Sept 02, 2023 05:28 pm IST

Breakthrough: CDRI unveils enhanced 90’s contraceptive ‘Saheli’ with minimal chemicals

CSIR-CDRI director Radha Rangarajan. (HT Photo)

others

Updated on Aug 12, 2023 09:40 pm IST

We're worried about population explosion. So let's talk brass tacks

PREMIUM

The decline in male sterilization or vasectomy, subsequently, was dramatic and, as it has been so far the case, irreversible.

opinion

Published on Jul 27, 2023 05:45 pm IST

To help girls, focus on oversight, social evils

PREMIUM

The January to June cumulative SRB of Haryana has come down to 906 female births per 1,000 males from 917 in December 2022. (HT File)

editorials

Published on Jul 24, 2023 08:36 am IST

World Population Day campaign from 27th June

Special focus will be laid on providing family planning methods like Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) insertion, oral pills, condoms, tubectomy, vasectomy etc. (HT Files)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jun 26, 2023 01:53 am IST

India’s chance to lead: Reproductive autonomy, healthier lives and gender dividend

PREMIUM

Pregnancy

gender equality

Published on May 11, 2024 02:30 pm IST

World Haemophilia Day: Patients share the ordeal of living with the disorder

Doctors interacting with a haemophilia patient at Christian Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Apr 22, 2023 11:50 pm IST

Men should be equal partners in family planning

PREMIUM

In a country like India, where men are hesitant to undergo vasectomies or use condoms, the responsibility of family planning rests solely on the women.

public health

Updated on May 11, 2024 01:24 pm IST

Male contraceptive pills that lower sperm count? Study shows promising results

Male contraceptive pills that suppress testosterone, lower sperm count without unpleasant side effects? New study shows promising results

health

Updated on Jun 12, 2022 09:11 am IST

Study: Family planning, contraceptive use, and birth spacing

health

Published on May 25, 2022 03:52 pm IST

Covid-19 and a surge in unplanned pregnancies in India

PREMIUM

A survey conducted by the World Health Organization suggested a 68% disruption to family planning and contraceptive services across 105 countries amidst covid-19.

public health

Updated on May 11, 2024 03:25 pm IST

Can’t force couples to have only two children: Centre to Supreme Court

An SC bench, headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, had in January sought a reply from the MoHFW, which has now been filed. There is, however, no next date of hearing as yet fixed.

india news

Updated on Dec 12, 2020 04:19 pm IST

Covid-19 exacerbates the risk of unsafe abortions | Opinion

A botched abortion can result in physical damage to the reproductive organs and psychological issues such as depression and stress

columns

Updated on Jul 26, 2020 05:43 am IST

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