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Varanasi shocker: Mother sells 12-year-old girl for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris; she was raped multiple times, forced to work as house helpA 12-year-old girl was allegedly sold by her mother for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris in Uttar Pradesh. She was then subjected to repeated sexual ...
Book sexual crime cases promptly, ensure stringent punishment to culprits, TN CM Vijay tells policeTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered swift action against those involved in sexual crimes. Following a brutal murder in Coi...
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
Quote of the Day by Eleanor Roosevelt: 'Many people will walk in and out of your life, but…'—Inspiring quotes by the longest-serving first lady of the United StatesQuote of the Day: Eleanor Roosevelt's words on friendship offer timeless wisdom. She believed true friends leave lasting imprints on our he...
No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has permitted a 15-year-old girl to medically end her over seven-month pregnancy. Justices emphasized a woman's reproduct...
National Girl Child Day 2026: History, significance and top 50 wishes to celebrate the dayIndia observes National Girl Child Day on January 24, championing girls' rights, education, and welfare. Launched in 2008 by the Ministry o...
1.9 haemoglobin, broken ribs, starvation: 10-year-old house help on ventilator after alleged torture by CRPF couple in NoidaA 10-year-old girl from West Bengal fights for life in a Greater Noida hospital. Police allege a CRPF constable and his wife brutally beat ...
National Girl Child Day 2025: Know history, significance, theme and moreNational Girl Child Day is observed on January 24 to raise awareness on girls' rights and potential. In 2025, the theme is 'Empowering Girl...
Comfort of child should be taken into account while deciding custody matters involving children: Bombay HCThe Bombay High Court has ruled that the welfare of a child includes both physical and mental well-being, health, comfort, and overall soci...
Even in 21st century girls treated as commodity and used as medium for financial benefits: Bombay HCThe court granted bail to Babar on a surety of Rs 25,000, saying there was no need to keep her in jail as the trial in the case would not b...
Adoption of unborn child unknown to law: Karnataka High CourtThe biological parents and adoptive parents of the child had filed a petition before a trial court to declare the latter as the adoptive pa...
Government’s new protection policy for children shelter homes soonThe women and child development ministry had come up with the guidelines drafted by the NGO Childline in 2013 before the Juvenile Justice (...
Bihar shelter home: CBI registers case for alleged sexual abuse of girlsThe charges relate to mental, physical and sexual exploitation of girl children residing at Children home at Sahu Road, Muzzafarpur (Bihar).
Social worker Binny Yanga passes awaySocial worker Binny Yanga, known for her work for the welfare of weaker sections of society, died at a Guwahati hospital today after prolon...
Fund paucity hit 'Manodhairya' scheme beneficiaries: CAGThe 'Manodhairya' scheme was launched in October 2013 under which victims of rape were to be provided financial help of Rs two lakh (Rs 3 l...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Sukanya Samridhi Yojna under Beti Bachao campaign'Sukanya Samridhi Account' can be opened at any time from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 10 years, with a minimum de...
Karnataka to recommend capital punishment for rapistsFour cases of sexual assaults of minor girls in schools in as many months in Bangalore have led to growing public outrage and protests over...