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Mumbai, April 1: The ongoing conflict in West Asia could begin to impact condom supply, as disruptions in the flow of key raw materials raise concerns over potential production slowdowns and rising costs. Industry observers warn that if the situation persists, it may eventually affect availability and pricing in retail markets. Supply stable for now While retail supply, especially in Mumbai, remains unaffected for now, concerns are growing about the long-term impact if the conflict continues. ...Read More >
The manufacture of condoms relies heavily on two critical inputs: silicone oil (used as a lubricant) and ammonia (essential for stabilising latex). The ripple effects of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war in the Gulf region are now impacting an unlikely sector - India's Rs 8,000 crore worth condom manufacturing industry. According to a report by The Indian Express, disruptions in petrochemical supply chains have triggered shortages of key raw materials, affecting the country's condom manufacturing ...Read More >
Amaravati, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Asserting that population is not a burden but an asset, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced that the state government will soon introduce a robust policy on population growth, offering incentives to those with more children. He called for a rise in the fertility rate in the state to avoid a human resource crisis in the future. Addressing the Amaravati Summit on World Population Day, he said that population is the nation's s ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Planned parenthood is essential for achieving healthy outcomes in maternal and child health, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Population Day on Friday. World Population Day is observed every year on July 11. This year's theme is "Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy for the Health and Well-being of Mother and Child. "World Population Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about family planning and renew our commitment to addressing popula ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an or ...Read More >
Gurgaon: In a fresh crackdown on illegal sex determination, the health department has intensified surveillance on IVF centres. The action against IVF centres -- suspected of carrying out procedures to select the sex of embryos -- won't be limited to state borders.Last year, 13 of 22 districts saw a fall in the sex ratio at birth, taking the state's overall sex ratio at birth (SRB) for the year to 910, which was its lowest since the year 2016. To curb sex-selective practices spilling into neighbo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Having kids isn't just an emotional decision anymore, it's a financial one too. The cost of raising a child in India has now touched Rs 45 lakh and many parents are starting to feel the pressure. From school fees and healthcare to daily expenses, parenting today is beginning to feel more like a luxury than a given. Bengaluru-based startup founder Meenal Goel shared a post on LinkedIn, breaking down the costs of raising a child and it's eye-opening. Her breakdown shows how even middle ...Read More >
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