News stories about "contraceptive" in India.

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Expert panel proposes prescription requirement for morning-after pill, CDSCO yet to take final call

Hormonal contraceptives are under Schedule K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act & can be bought without a doctor's prescription. Concerns were raised over their serious side effects. Key Points

ThePrint

Nitish Kumar's remarks sparked outrage but the issues he raised are vital

Bihar’s chief minister spoke of ‘withdrawal’ for contraception, suggesting that awareness among women as education levels rise could help achieve a stable population. India may have attained a replacement rate of fertility but Bihar lags and reproductive health needs attention. Key Points

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Condoms, contraceptives in wedding kits at mass marriage trigger row in Madhya Pradesh

A controversy erupted after condoms and birth control pills were found in makeup boxes at a mass marriage event held in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua. While the health officials say it is a step towards family planning, Congress has called it 'shameful' and 'offensive'. Key Points

India Today

Meet JP Taparia, the man who bought triplex worth Rs 369 crore in Mumbai; Know about his life, career & net worth

The deal values the triplex with a total area of 27,160 sq ft at nearly Rs 1.36 lakh per sq ft. Key Points

Financialexpress