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Varanasi woman seeks euthanasia over 'harassment' of deputy jailor mother by senior

Varanasi woman seeks euthanasia over 'harassment' of deputy jailor mother by senior
Published on Apr 06, 2025 02:46 PM IST

Peanut the Squirrel's widow interviewed on SNL: ‘They chopped his head off’

Sarah Sherman as Peanut the Squirrel's widow Mrs. Hazel Nut during this week's SNL Weekend Update
Published on Nov 17, 2024 04:03 PM IST

Russia joins Peanut the Squirrel’s death row, calls it ‘reminiscent of…'

Internet sensation and beloved critter Peanut the squirrel is no more: The internet rejects euthanasia narrative asserting he was murdered
Published on Nov 14, 2024 11:15 PM IST

On his last day, CJI Chandrachud gave relief to parents seeking son's euthanasia

Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud provided relief to parents in his last hearing
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 01:47 PM IST

Peanut the Squirrel's death becomes latest flashpoint ahead of US elections

This undated image provided by Mark Longo shows him with his pet squirrel Peanut that was seized by officers in New York.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 07:59 AM IST

AI chatbot convinces woman to euthanize her dog. No, not a Black Mirror episode

An elderly woman put down her dog on the recommendation of an AI chatbot (Representational image)
Published on Aug 22, 2024 12:24 PM IST

Physically fit Dutch woman, aged 29, wins right to die after battling depression

Passive euthanasia refers to the withdrawal of medical treatment with the deliberate intention of hastening a terminally ill patient’s death.
Published on May 17, 2024 02:25 PM IST

Euthanasia Debate | How euthanasia can be a step towards dignified endings

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If suicide is legal, why such a hullabaloo about euthanasia? Why does it move some to anger and judgement?
Published on Apr 08, 2024 10:45 PM IST

Euthanasia Debate | The case against legalisation of euthanasia in India

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Legalising euthanasia raises significant ethical concerns, particularly regarding autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence.
Published on Apr 08, 2024 10:27 PM IST

Euthanasia Debate | The right to live and die with dignity

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For humans, euthanasia is a word with a dark and sordid history. (Shutterstock)
Published on Apr 05, 2024 11:55 PM IST

Former Dutch PM, wife die ‘hand in hand’ by euthanasia

Former Dutch PM Dries van Agt and his wife Eugenie van Agt-Krekelberg.
Published on Feb 14, 2024 09:57 PM IST

Morning brief: Gyanvapi mosque petitioner seeks approval for euthanasia

There are seven cases related to the Gyanvapi mosque and its premises that are pending in various courts. (ANI)
Published on Jun 08, 2023 08:55 AM IST

Portugal legalises euthanasia for people above 18

Euthanasia and assisted suicide are only allowed in a handful of countries, including the Benelux nations and Portugal's neighbour, Spain.
Published on May 13, 2023 03:57 AM IST

Netherlands to allow euthanasia for under-12s

Netherlands: The rule change requires the government to modify an existing protocol, without the need for parliamentary approval.
Published on Apr 15, 2023 07:16 AM IST

SC eases norms for passive euthanasia

SC eases norms for passive euthanasia
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 04:58 AM IST

Right to die with dignity: Supreme Court pushes to untangle process

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“The present guidelines are cumbersome and they need to be simplified. But we have to have sufficient safeguards so that they are not misused,” emphasised the bench (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 18, 2023 02:10 PM IST

Dejected over ‘bribes’, Karnataka couple seeks mercy killing: Report

The Panchayat Development department have been demanding lakhs of rupees as bribe to clear paperwork for their property. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Nov 10, 2022 05:48 PM IST

Australia considers lifting euthanasia ban after 25 years

Australian Parliament is considering legalising euthanasia.
Published on Aug 01, 2022 01:21 PM IST

Students of medical college in Uttar Pradesh seek President's nod for euthanasia

Of the 66 students who took admission here in 2016 after qualifying NEET, as many as 12 have sought President's permission to end their lives.
Published on Feb 02, 2022 08:06 AM IST

Colombian man dies publicly under new euthanasia policy

Snow accumulates on the hat of a friendly snowman as he greets motorists along Northeast 159th Street in Hockinson, Wash
Published on Jan 09, 2022 04:33 AM IST

Switzerland approves euthanasia device for ‘painless death’

Many have lambasted the futuristic design of the Sarco machine – noting that it “glorifies” suicide. 
Published on Dec 07, 2021 04:59 PM IST

A guideline telling doctors when not to revive terminally-ill patients, expected soon

ICMR is finalising guidelines to list situations when doctors should not try to revive a terminally-ill patient.
Updated on Nov 07, 2019 09:07 PM IST