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Words of wisdom by Charles Dickens: “A loving heart is the truest wisdom” — Why compassion remains humanity’s greatest strengthCharles Dickens’ famous quote, “A loving heart is the truest wisdom,” remains one of the most powerful wisdom lessons in modern life. He di...- June 2026 calendar: From Father’s Day to International Yoga Day, check the complete list of national and international eventsJune 2026 calendar: June 2026 is a month of global significance, featuring World Environment Day and the International Day Against Drug Abu...
- Gujarat Police recover nearly 3 crore unaccounted cash from car in Dahod district, probe underwayGujarat Police seized over Rs 2.56 crore in unaccounted cash during a routine vehicle check in Dahod district, allegedly being transported ...
- Quote of the day by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: 'Why, what is to live? Not to eat and drink and breathe,—but to...' ; life lessons from British poetElizabeth Barrett Browning's poignant words emphasize that true living transcends mere survival, urging a passionate embrace of emotions li...
- SEBI, MCA norms on forced labour 'soft and voluntary': India to USTRIndia has conveyed to the US that identifying forced labor in other nations presents challenges. New Delhi's strategy remains measured and ...
- Murshidabad’s forgotten crisis: Beedi workers struggle amid charged political debates, SIR deletionsIn Murshidabad's beedi belt, children work alongside mothers to meet daily targets. Families earn meager wages for rolling beedis. Contract...
- Telangana caste survey finds 89,000 child labourers; majority from SC, ST communitiesA recent Telangana caste survey found 89,000 children under 18 working daily. SC Madigas and ST Lambadis form a significant portion. The su...
- Over 1.6 million children engaged in child labour in Pakistan's Sindh: OfficialA recent survey reveals over 1.6 million children are in child labour in Pakistan's Sindh province. Many work in hazardous conditions. Whil...
- Federal grants to fight child labour worldwide are axed in DOGE cutsThe Trump administration, under Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, has cancelled millions in grants aimed at combating global...
- Som Distilleries & Breweries' child labour incident casts a cloud over India Inc's supply chainsListed company SDBL in Bhopal rescued 58 children from child labour. Bachpan Bachao Andolan aided in rescue operation. While listed compani...
- India has a long way to go to eliminate child labour: Parliamentary panel“The implementation of the policy has to go a long way for achieving the objective of elimination of child labour as per commitments made b...
- 2023's World Day Against Child Labour: Its origins, importance, and themeChild labour is still a major problem because it robs children of their childhood and innocence, especially in underdeveloped and impoveris...
- India ratifies two child labour conventionsWith ratification of these two core ILO conventions, India has ratified six out of eight core ILO conventions, with the other four core Int...
- Up to 2-year jail, fine of Rs 50,000 for child labourThe new legislation bars employment of "adolescent" --a person between 14 and 18 years of age-- in hazardous occupations like mines and inf...
- Celebrating World Day against Child LabourJune 12 is observed as the World Day Against Child Labour. Today, there are more children enslaved than any time in history — more than 168...
- Child labourers: NHRC issues notice to six statesNHRC has issued notices to Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
- 35,000 child labourers rehabilitated till September in FY16In 2013-14 64,050 children were rescued and rehabilitated under the scheme while the number of such children were 72,976 in 2012-13.
- Cabinet approves changes to child labour lawsMaking child labour a cognizable offence, the fine has also been increased to up to Rs 50,000 for the employers.
- Plan to amend Child Labour Act, says Mallikarjun KhargeMallikarjun Kharge said the Centre plans to amend the Child Labour Act to ensure children in the 14-18 age group are not employed in any in...
- No fear of child labour laws due to lax in implementation: CourtLaxity in strict implementation of anti-child labour laws has led to a situation where people have no fear of employing children as workers...
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