News for 'child protection'

Bihar woman faints during govt recruitment test, raped in ambulance

Bihar woman faints during govt recruitment test, raped in ambulance

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

A woman in Gayaji has alleged that she was gang-raped inside an ambulance which drove her to a hospital after she fainted during a government recruitment test, police said on Saturday.

'Lost Rs 50L In Trading. HELP!'

'Lost Rs 50L In Trading. HELP!'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Will script history in next year's TN polls: Actor Vijay

Will script history in next year's TN polls: Actor Vijay

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

He ruled out an electoral alliance with any party and said next year's Assembly poll will be a straight contest between his TVK and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

'He Was A Sarvashresth Brahmin. I'm In Awe Of People Like That'

'He Was A Sarvashresth Brahmin. I'm In Awe Of People Like That'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'What would Ravana do in today's time?'

A Rakhi For Gurudev

A Rakhi For Gurudev

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'If someone fiddles us on our religion then we will pay back five times more to that person. We have proved that time and again.'

How Tamil Nadu plans to track child molesters

How Tamil Nadu plans to track child molesters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

With more than 300 sexual assault cases filed in Chennai under POCSO Act in the last three years, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to maintain a register of child sexual offenders. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

Kerala child rape-murder convict sentenced to death

Kerala child rape-murder convict sentenced to death

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In a crowded courtroom, the judge declared that Alam should be hanged to death for the killing of the girl, also from Bihar.

Guv returns Aparajita Bill after Centre flags 'harsh' rape penalties

Guv returns Aparajita Bill after Centre flags 'harsh' rape penalties

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The state government, however, maintained it has no intimation so far from the central government or the governor's office regarding their "observations" on certain provisions in the Bill.

A plan to protect our children

A plan to protect our children

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Child rights activists, though, feel that safety of children should become everyone's concern with civil society, including community groups and NGOs working alongside the government to ensure a secure environment for every child.

Parents Assault Girl For Wanting To Continue Studies

Parents Assault Girl For Wanting To Continue Studies

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

A 14-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district has filed a complaint against her parents for allegedly assaulting her when she expressed her desire to continue her studies.

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Manage Siraj like Bumrah or ...'

'Manage Siraj like Bumrah or ...'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'Bumrah bowled brilliantly in both the ODI and T20 World Cups. Siraj is also in the same league. To protect him from injuries'

11 Sebi Rules That Can Supercharge Your MFs Returns

11 Sebi Rules That Can Supercharge Your MFs Returns

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

SEBI's blockbuster reforms are rewriting the rules of mutual fund investing -- faster growth, sharper transparency, and smarter safeguards that put investors first, explains Ramalingam Kalirajan.

CBI busts online child trafficking gang with arrest of 7; 2 infants rescued

CBI busts online child trafficking gang with arrest of 7; 2 infants rescued

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The gang allegedly contacted childless couples desirous of adopting babies through advertisement, on social media platforms like Facebook page and WhatsApp groups.

'My Worst Nightmare Is...'

'My Worst Nightmare Is...'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'...someone breaking in and taking Raha away.'

J'khand child panel says Dumka girl a minor, seeks POCSO Act against accused

J'khand child panel says Dumka girl a minor, seeks POCSO Act against accused

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The committee said that the girl was a minor as per the class 10 board examination mark sheet and not an adult as claimed by the police.

Teen rapes 8-year-old neighbour in MP's Bhind

Teen rapes 8-year-old neighbour in MP's Bhind

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A Class 10 student allegedly raped his eight-year-old neighbour in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district, police said on Saturday.

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Do home prices really never fall? Ramalingam Kalirajan begs to differ.

Dalit teen athlete in Kerala sexually abused by over 60 men

Dalit teen athlete in Kerala sexually abused by over 60 men

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

According to the police, the survivor played a crucial role in exposing her alleged abusers by saving their phone numbers and documenting their details, all vital evidence in the case.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

When fans turn toxic: Player breaks her silence

When fans turn toxic: Player breaks her silence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

British number two Katie Boulter has received death threats to herself and members of her family after matches as players are increasingly subjected to online abuse through direct messages.

Porsche teen who mowed down 2 to be tried as juvenile

Porsche teen who mowed down 2 to be tried as juvenile

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Juvenile Justice Board on Tuesday said the 17-year-old boy accused of driving a Porsche car in an inebriated state and mowing down two persons last year in Pune will be tried as a juvenile.

13-year-old rapes 3-year-old neighbour in Chhattisgarh

13-year-old rapes 3-year-old neighbour in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The girl went to the boy's house in the afternoon to play when the accused lured her with a chocolate and raped her.

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal.

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A new law that defines how companies should process users' data came into force with the President giving assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act passed by Parliament in the just-concluded monsoon session. The law arms individuals with greater control over their data while allowing companies to transfer users' data abroad for processing, except to nations and territories restricted by the Centre through notification. It also gives the government power to seek information from firms and issue directions to block content.

Boxing coach slapped, stripped minor boxer: FIR claims

Boxing coach slapped, stripped minor boxer: FIR claims

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

A woman coach with the Sports Authority of India's National Boxing Academy in Rohtak has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor pugilist

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A summary of the Women's Euro Group D matches between England-France and Netherland-Wales.

Bengal cop beat me up at police station: Child rights panel chief

Bengal cop beat me up at police station: Child rights panel chief

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The police, however, rubbished Kanoongo's allegation and said officers had cooperated with him, and it was the NCPCR chief who "misbehaved" with them.

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

ECB chief executive Richard Gould said they would not support a proposed global Twenty20 league bankrolled by Saudi Arabia.

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The pandemic had a significant impact on child trafficking.' 'With economic hardships, traffickers exploited the situation to target desperate parents and children.'

Assam child marriage crackdown 'creating havoc': HC

Assam child marriage crackdown 'creating havoc': HC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The court also rapped the Assam government for slapping stringent laws like the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) and rape charges on child marriage accused.

'In India, Women Have The Right To Demand Justice'

'In India, Women Have The Right To Demand Justice'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'That is why an emotional appeal to the President.' 'There needs to be a strict law. The accused should be punished immediately.' 'All cases should be heard in fast-track courts.' 'In rural areas, women's cases are not even registered. There, political pressure stops them.' 'And if cases are not registered under political pressure, then their voices are completely silenced.'

Crackdown on child marriage: Assam girl kills self

Crackdown on child marriage: Assam girl kills self

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

At least 2,441 people have been arrested in the state till Monday in the continuing operation against child marriage, launched on February 3.

Thug Life Review: Mani Ratnam's Magic Is Missing

Thug Life Review: Mani Ratnam's Magic Is Missing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The edge-of-the-seat action is interspersed with moments of intense, raw emotions of romance, trust and betrayal, and keeps you entertained and waiting for the next big reveal, observes Divya Nair.

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'

Schoolgirls checked for menstruation: Principal axed after arrest

Schoolgirls checked for menstruation: Principal axed after arrest

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Police in Thane have arrested a school principal and staff member after allegations that girl students were forced to strip to check for menstruation. The incident sparked outrage among parents, leading to protests and a police investigation.

Anant Ambani Rescues Chickens From Slaughter

Anant Ambani Rescues Chickens From Slaughter

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

A viral video of Anant Ambani saving chickens from getting slaughtered is doing the rounds on the Internet.

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol's fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap.

'I Was In Pain But I Always Put My Team First'

'I Was In Pain But I Always Put My Team First'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'I knew the finger was broken but I told the physio that I don't want to take any painkillers.' 'I was in very good rhythm and I just wanted to carry on.'