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The Times of India

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Adivasi women & girls trek 4 hours for water 120 km from Mumbai

In Dapurmal, Adivasi women and girls undertake a daily 6-8 km trek through steep terrain to fetch water when their village's rainwater source dries up each summer. This arduous four-hour journey, from dawn preparation to the exhausting climb home, highlights the daily burden borne by many in a village surrounded by water yet deprived of it.

11 May 2026 11:08 am
Lawyers, doctors feel MTP law puts medical assent over womens autonomy, seek change

In a wave of legal challenges tied to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, doctors are under heightened scrutiny. Even with an expanded window for obtaining abortions, critics argue that the legislation still favors medical authority over women's rights to choose. Advocates are pushing for the complete decriminalization of abortion and full autonomy for women in making these decisions.

10 May 2026 5:41 am