Govt directs e-commerce platforms to remove Bournvita, other similar beverages from 'health drink' categoryThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an advisory to e-commerce companies, directing them to remove drinks like Bournvita from t...
13 Apr, 2024, 08.23 PM IST
NCPCR seeks action from govt against Ullu App for distributing "obscene, objectionable" materialThe National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has raised concerns about an app disseminating explicit and objectionable material t...
04 Mar, 2024, 12.04 PM IST
NCPCR directs FIR against Darul Uloom Deoband over fatwaThe National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to register an FIR and take legal ...
22 Feb, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
Received hoax calls of terror attacks, 38 complaints about drones: Delhi Police on PCR arrangements during G20 Summit"We received 38 calls for flying drones in different areas of Delhi. There were also one or two calls regarding terrorist attacks. Though i...
13 Sep, 2023, 10.22 PM IST
NCPCR notice to Bengal DGP over alleged murder of 7-year-old"You are requested to investigate/inquire the matter and submit a detailed factual report, along with authenticated copies of the relevant ...
29 Mar, 2023, 12.27 AM IST
NCPCR summons | Before sign-up, Byju’s will test what parents can payThe assurance comes a week after the child rights body summoned the edtech unicorn’s chief executive, Byju Raveendran, following complaints...
24 Dec, 2022, 12.16 PM IST
Byju's buying phone numbers of kids, parents and threatening them: NCPCR chiefNCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo said that the commission has initiated action against Byju's and will send a report to Centre if needed.
21 Dec, 2022, 06.02 PM IST
Byju Raveendran summons | Won't spare edtech if guidelines have been violated: NCPCR chiefThe NCPCR has asked Byju Raveendran to appear in person before it on December 23 to respond to the allegations that malpractices had been c...
19 Dec, 2022, 08.06 AM IST
Karnataka Murugha Mutt sexual assault case: NCPCR seeks reportTwo minor girls have accused the Muruga Mutt head Shivamurthy Muruga Sharanaru and three others of rape and sexual assault, following which...
01 Sep, 2022, 07.54 AM IST
After Twitter, NCPCR demands action against Instagram profile of Rahul GandhiSection 74 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, prohibits the disclosure of identity of a child in any form of media and Section 23 of the PO...
13 Aug, 2021, 04.57 PM IST
Child rights body pulls up Netflix for representation of minor in ‘Bombay Begums’The commission has sent a notice to Netflix asking it to stop streaming the show and furnish a detailed action report within 24 hours, fail...
12 Mar, 2021, 06.57 PM IST
NCPCR seeks explanation from MP Board for mentioning PoK as Azad Kashmir in Class 10 paperOne of the questions in the Social Science examination of Class 10 asked candidates to identify 'Azad Kashmir' on the map. The term also oc...
07 Mar, 2020, 08.13 PM IST
140 complaints against CCIs received in last 3 years: WCD"As reported by the NCPCR, it has registered 140 complaints against CCIs and shelter homes during the last three years," Irani said in a wr...
21 Jun, 2019, 05.49 PM IST
Punjab child rights commission bans sale of unhealthy food in schoolsConsumption of unhealthy foods is known to lead to hypertension, diabetes, obesity and mental stress in children.
14 Jul, 2016, 06.16 PM IST
Give child rights panels more power to ensure safety of childrenState govts did not give priority to creating the commission because there was no public pressure to create within the stipulated period.
14 Nov, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
Act firmly against crimes against women: Rajnath to Delhi PoliceSingh reached the police headquarters accompanied by Anil Goswami, Union Home Secretary, and other MHA officials at around noon and stayed ...
16 Jun, 2014, 10.37 PM IST