Four individuals, including two women, have been arrested in Indore for allegedly kidnapping two children and demanding a ransom of Rs 15 lakh. The children were lured with the promise of pets and later rescued by the police.
A woman and her partner have been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old child, who allegedly suffered brutal abuse.
The death of a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Nedumangad, Kerala, is now being investigated as a murder after a postmortem revealed severe internal and external injuries. The child's mother's partner is suspected of causing the fatal injuries, and police are also investigating the mother's potential involvement.
Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul launched a child rights awareness initiative to promote a safe, child-friendly environment across the state. The initiative includes pamphlets educating children, parents, and teachers on key child protection laws.
A woman and her live-in partner have been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old son, with allegations of abuse surfacing against the male accused.
A four-year-old boy was allegedly killed by his father for repeatedly crying for milk in the Powai area of Mumbai, police said on Saturday. The father, Rajesh Prakash Singh, has been arrested.
The Supreme Court has criticised the Ghaziabad police's investigation into the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl, summoning senior officials and demanding a court-monitored probe.
World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty are expecting their first child, almost a decade after their wedding. A video from Devisha's baby shower has surfaced online, with fans congratulating the couple.
A 25-year-old vegetable vendor has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl. Police used CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspect.
The Delhi Police have appealed to the Delhi High Court to cancel the bail granted to a teacher in a case involving the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl at a private school in Janakpuri, west Delhi. The court has also granted time for the main accused to respond to the police's plea against his bail.
A non-profit organisation reports a rise in child abuse and gender-based violence cases across Pakistan in 2025, with Punjab province accounting for the majority of reported incidents.
A woman in Jodhpur, India, successfully annulled her child marriage through a court battle, highlighting the ongoing issue of child marriage and the importance of legal intervention and social support.
A 10-month-old girl was allegedly kidnapped from a house in Mukundpur, Delhi, after her father left to buy milk, prompting a police investigation and local concern.
Police in Meghalaya have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy, solving a case that remained unsolved for six months. The accused, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly smothered the child after an argument.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have busted an inter-state gang involved in abducting and illegally selling infants, rescuing a nine-month-old child and arresting nine accused.
'Many of the children I work with had never attended school before and had never been given the right environment or opportunity to learn.'
'When education became accessible -- through flexible learning spaces, creative methods and community-based classrooms -- these same children began to thrive.'
'Over time, many who had never stepped into a formal classroom not only entered the education system but continued their studies further, with some going on to university.'
Experts and global leaders have called on the United Nations to declare a dedicated 'World Day for the Elimination of Child Marriage', highlighting that a child marriage still occurs every three seconds globally.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an unborn child of more than five months' gestation is considered a 'person' under the law, entitling the family to separate compensation in the event of its death in an accident.
The Supreme Court has criticised the Gurugram Police and a magistrate for their handling of a four-year-old rape victim's case, demanding the presence of key officers and investigation records in court.
A fast-track court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a 50-year-old man to death for the murder of a woman and her six-year-old son in 2011.
A 21-year-old woman in Jodhpur has successfully annulled her child marriage, which took place when she was only 12 years old. The court emphasized the adverse impact of child marriage and the importance of eliminating the practice.
A suspected member of a human trafficking gang, who allegedly used his auto-rickshaw to facilitate the kidnapping of children in Delhi NCR, has been arrested in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.
A 13-year-old hearing-impaired boy, missing from his West Bengal home for two years, was reunited with his family through the efforts of a government shelter home in Lucknow, with Aadhaar playing a crucial role in tracing his identity.
A woman was arrested in Jharkhand for allegedly throwing her one-and-a-half-month-old baby to death from a speeding train. Fellow passengers intervened when she attempted to throw another child from the train.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly debated whether students should be encouraged to clean school premises to improve their hygiene habits, raising questions about child rights and skill development.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested three individuals in connection with two separate cases of sexual assault against minors in Tawang and East Kameng districts.
Delhi Police rescued a one-and-a-half-month-old girl after her father allegedly abandoned her in a drain in Rohini. The father, unhappy with the birth of a girl, was arrested after the baby was found within three hours of the complaint.
A woman in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling her four-year-old daughter to death after a dispute with her husband.
The parents of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl, who was sexually assaulted and murdered, testified in a special court in Pune. The trial of the accused, Bhimrao Prabhakar Kamble, has begun, and the prosecution intends to examine 82 witnesses. The court has ordered a day-to-day hearing to ensure speedy justice.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.
A woman in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly abandoned her two minor children on a state transport bus to elope with her lover, leaving a note with the children containing an address in Yavatmal and her father's mobile number.
A four-year-old boy was safely rescued from a borewell in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district after a nine-hour operation involving multiple rescue agencies and local volunteers.
The Supreme Court of India has struck down a law limiting maternity leave for adoptive mothers based on the child's age, affirming that adoption is part of reproductive autonomy.
Rupert Lowe, leader of the far-right Restore Britain party in the UK, has sparked controversy with anti-immigration posts targeting Indian and Pakistani immigrants, leading to a social media backlash and raising concerns ahead of a crucial by-election.
Authorities rescued six minors, aged 6 to 10, from begging at Mira Road Railway Station in Thane district, Maharashtra, following a complaint. The Women and Child Development Department reaffirmed its commitment to a 'child beggar-free campaign'.
An altercation involving the father of child spiritual content creator Abhinav Arora in Delhi's Tilak Nagar resulted in the arrest of three people under preventive provisions.
Former DGP R Sreelekha has questioned the Kerala government's proposal to grant menstrual leave for schoolgirls, raising concerns about privacy and whether it empowers or weakens girls.
Andhra Pradesh police have dismantled a child trafficking syndicate in Eluru district, uncovering the illegal sale of infants following an investigation into suspicious child registration records.
Delhi Police rescued a one-and-a-half-month-old infant girl after her father allegedly abandoned her in a drain in Rohini. The father, unhappy with the birth of a girl, was arrested after the baby was found within three hours of the complaint.
Jackie Shroff is winsome in a role that leans on his faded charm as veteran star, notes Mayur Sanap, and there is effortless warmth he brings to Jagdish that makes even the simplest moments land.
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