SURROGATES
Orissa High Court says surrogate mothers also entitled to maternity leave
The Orissa High Court ruled that surrogate mothers deserve equal maternity leave, emphasizing initial caregiving's importance for child development. OFS officer Supriya Jena's 2020 petition against the denial of 180 days leave was upheld by Justice S K Panigrahi, who cited Article 21 to direct Odisha to treat adoptive and surrogate mothers equally and referred to international conventions like the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women to ensure non-discriminatory employment treatment. Revised rules were mandated for inclusivity. This landmark ruling supports every child's right to full development and a stable environment.
Over 40 pc ads in Cricket World Cup 2023 promoted smokeless tobacco brands: Study
According to the study conducted by a group of experts from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Vital Strategies, of the total 41.3 per cent surrogate advertisements of smokeless tobacco (SLT) brands, 39.9 per cent were telecast during India's matches and 37.8 per cent during matches featuring one or both teams from South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka).
EC: Surrogate advertising tactics spill over into political campaigns
Surrogate advertising, used to promote banned products indirectly, is now seen in political campaigns. Recently, West Bengal's opposition leader hinted at a disruptive event using the word "bomb," which could be misconstrued given the region's history of violence. Similarly, the Indian Prime Minister highlighted a past statement by a former PM about resource distribution, potentially misrepresenting the intent. These instances underscore the need for caution in political rhetoric, especially during elections, to prevent misinterpretation and maintain peace.
CIABC urges unfettered advertising rights for liquor brand extensions
CIABC, a liquor industry group lobby, has urged the consumer affairs ministry to allow unfettered advertising rights for brand extensions, provided there is no misrepresentation or miscommunication. This request follows a recent government directive asking alcohol makers to submit a list of surrogate products sold under identical brand names within 15 days.
Government seeks to curb liquor companies’ surrogate advertising
The communication to all alcohol companies and industry associations arrives shortly before the launch of the IPL, a period when such advertisements are prominently broadcasted and promoted on social media platforms. Due to the prohibition of liquor advertisements, companies resort to surrogate advertising campaigns as an alternative method to promote their products.
How tonic fetches the gin: Surrogate deliveries give liquor a home run in NCR
Home delivery of liquor is becoming more accessible in Delhi-NCR through surrogate deliveries made by riders who bring food and groceries home but under the radar of their app-based platforms. The riders place an order, and the rider's phone number is available on the app. They call the rider, make a request, offer a commission, and it's done. The economics ensure that the riders hardly say no to these informal delivery requests.
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Grimes gives a new 'Y' twist to youngest Musk's name
Elon Musk and Grimes welcomed Exa Dark Sideræl in December 2021 via a surrogate.
Why are Nayanthara and husband Vignesh under TN government scanner post surrogate birth?
Nayanthara and Vignesh Sivan have been married for all of four months, following a years long relationship. Their eligibility for a surrogate baby is under question, with the rules stating a five-year long marriage as one of the bases for eligibility.
Liquor brands get notices over surrogate advertising
Advertising for liquor has been banned in the country since 1995 but companies often use brand names on unrelated products to help with recall.
Ensure strict compliance of surrogate Ad norms: Centre
"It has been observed that many alcoholic spirits and beverages are being advertised under the garb of music CDs, club soda and packaged drinking water whereas the chewing tobacco and gutkha has taken the veil of fennel and cardamom," said the department. "Moreover, many such brands are employing major celebrities that accentuates the negative impact on the impressionable youth."
Govt warns industry & advertising associations to comply with surrogate advertisement norms
The consumer affairs ministry said, "It has been noticed that these guidelines are not being strictly complied with by the concerned entities and the prohibited goods are still being advertised through surrogate goods and services." During the recent sports events that were televised globally, many instances of such surrogate advertisements were noticed, it said.
Couples opting for surrogacy to buy 3-yr health insurance for surrogate mothers: Govt
The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 came into force on January 25 this year. The rules issued on Monday also mentioned the requirement and qualification for persons employed at a registered surrogacy clinic besides the form and manner for registration and fee for a surrogacy clinic. The format of the consent form of a surrogate mother is also given in the rules.
Surrogate adverts, a sinful loophole
Liquor and cigarettes companies reek of sin for trying to cajole India's soft-minded into procuring their bad, dangerous but completely legal products.
Liquor companies seek clarity on surrogate ads
Advertising industry executives said the guidelines require clarity, in the absence of which the role of agencies representing these brands too could come under scrutiny.
Govt's latest ad guidelines similar to ASCI's, but legally binding now: Experts
The guidelines increase the onus on celebrities endorsing brands. They need to undertake due diligence regarding any misleading claims and must disclose any material connection with the manufacturer or advertiser of the endorsed product. This is likely to turn celebrities cautious about what they choose to endorse.
Govt issues new guidelines to prevent misleading ads; bans surrogate advertisements
The Government of India has issued new guidelines for fair advertising, while on the other hand surrogate advertisements are prohibited. The guidelines are set to take effect from 10th June’22 onwards.
Not good for entrepreneurs to see IPOs as 'surrogate' for financing: Narayana Murthy
The event was organised by Smadja & Smadja, a Switzerland-based strategic advisory firm, in partnership with Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), Catamaran Ventures and Tata Digital
Surrogate babies born in Ukraine wait out war in basement
Many of the surrogacy center's nurses are also stranded in the shelter because it's too dangerous to travel to and from their homes. Ukrainian troops have been resisting Russian forces in Kyiv's suburbs as they attempt to encircle the city. "Now we are staying here to preserve our and the babies' lives," said Lyudmilia Yashchenko, a 51-year-old nurse. "We are hiding here from the bombing and this horrible misery."
In a Kyiv basement, 19 surrogate babies are trapped by war but kept alive by nannies
The babies were born to surrogate mothers, with their biological parents still outside the country. Because of the war, the citizenship of the newborns is unclear, as is the question of who their legal guardians are, since, under Ukrainian law, their biological parents must be present to confirm their nationality.
Maha govt plea on summons to CS Sitaram Kunte, DGP Sanjay Pandey 'surrogate', real actor Anil Deshmukh, CBI tells HC
Additional Solicitor General Aman Lekhi said the CBI had collected evidence to show that while Deshmukh was the state home minister, several recommendations made by the Maharashtra Police Establishment Board on transfers and postings of state police officers had been overridden.
Government of India was deceitful in signing ceasefire agreement with surrogate factions: NSCN-IM
Centre on Wednesday signed a ceasefire agreement with the Niki Sumi faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) more than 200 cadres of this group joined the peace process.
ASCI bans surrogate advertising of 12 liquor companies
"All these advertisements were found to be in violation of the ASCI code, as advertisers failed to convince the Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) that these were genuine brand extensions, or that they did not have direct or indirect cues of the category whose advertising is restricted or prohibited," Manisha Kapoor, secretary-general, ASCI.
Yes Bank launches Smart Edge, an industry first surrogate lending program for MSMEs
The first-of-its-kind surrogate lending model wherein no financial statements will be required and credit appraisal will be done basis data-points pulled from GST returns and operative Bank accounts of MSMEs.
RIL introduces 12-week paid leave for 'commissioning' mothers
The 12-week period of maternity leave will be calculated from the date the child is handed over to the adoptive or commissioning mother.
Bill awaiting House nod will end Karan Johar-like rent-a-womb
Surrogacy Bill of 2016 not only bans commercial surrogacy but also homosexual couples, people in live-in relationships and single individuals from having a child.
Pamela Chopra is like my 'surrogate mother': Shah Rukh Khan
The actor also said that the Indian film industry 'adopted' him he came to Mumbai.
Donald Trump fields family members and surrogates for campaigning
Amidst reports that the race to the White House has tightened, Trump himself has intensified his campaigning making multiple stops daily.
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