News for 'children'

Two Arrested As Fake Currency Racket Busted

Two Arrested As Fake Currency Racket Busted

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of fake currency, uncovering a sophisticated operation involving counterfeit notes.

Why AAP Leader Claims FIR Is Attempt To Suppress School Assault Case

Why AAP Leader Claims FIR Is Attempt To Suppress School Assault Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges the BJP filed an FIR against him for naming a private school in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl. He claims the FIR is an attempt to silence him and suppress the case due to the school's alleged political connections.

'She Was Found Lying By The Roadside'

'She Was Found Lying By The Roadside'

Rediff.com1 days ago

She had been found lying at a roadside near the nursing home. They had called the ambulance and the police around midnight. She had lost a lot of blood. A few policemen had dropped in and enquired on her but then left quickly.

Married Man And Lover Found Dead In Unnao, India

Married Man And Lover Found Dead In Unnao, India

Rediff.com2 days ago

A married man and his alleged lover were found dead near a canal in the Purwa Kotwali area of Rasidpur village in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, according to police reports.

HC upholds 'right to be forgotten', orders de-indexing of acquittal records

HC upholds 'right to be forgotten', orders de-indexing of acquittal records

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi High Court has recognised an individual's 'right to be forgotten', ruling that search engines cannot perpetually display judicial records in name-based searches for private cases or those ending in acquittal.

'Mama Used To Hit Sanju With Chappals'

'Mama Used To Hit Sanju With Chappals'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'While she was particularly attached to Sanju, she'd spew expletives at him, and hit him with chappals when he misbehaved.' 'She'd even beat me when I was rude to my elder sister Namrata.' 'Today you can't whack your child, but we have grown up with two-three whacks a day.'

Teacher Accused Of Punishing Students; Inquiry Ordered

Teacher Accused Of Punishing Students; Inquiry Ordered

Rediff.com16 May 2026

An inquiry has been ordered in Mathura after a teacher at a private school was accused of subjecting two children to corporal punishment.

Sachin Tendulkar says one opportunity can change a child's future

Sachin Tendulkar says one opportunity can change a child's future

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited the SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad, inspiring young athletes and encouraging them to embrace discipline and the joy of learning through sport.

How A Punjab Football Academy Is Combating Drug Abuse

How A Punjab Football Academy Is Combating Drug Abuse

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A grassroots football academy in Punjab is using football to combat drug abuse and develop young talent, addressing key issues in Indian football's grassroots development.

Tragedy In Alwar: Sisters Die After Being Trapped In Car

Tragedy In Alwar: Sisters Die After Being Trapped In Car

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Two young sisters, aged eight and five, died of suffocation after accidentally getting locked inside a car while playing in a village in Alwar, Rajasthan.

Two Die in Ferozepur Clash Following Children's Argument

Two Die in Ferozepur Clash Following Children's Argument

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Two people were killed in a violent clash in Ferozepur after a minor argument between children escalated. Police are investigating the incident.

Two Arrested In Maharashtra For Bihar Family Murder

Two Arrested In Maharashtra For Bihar Family Murder

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Two individuals have been apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, concerning the murder of a couple and their two children. The victims' dismembered remains were discovered in a suitcase along the Durgawati River in Bihar last week.

Nagaland Aims To Adapt Juvenile Justice Act To Local Customs

Nagaland Aims To Adapt Juvenile Justice Act To Local Customs

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Nagaland is seeking to implement the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations in a way that respects the state's customary laws and traditional systems of care, while remaining legally sound.

Dhanush, Nicholas Cage, Rafa Arrive On OTT

Dhanush, Nicholas Cage, Rafa Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com6 days ago

Spiders, spies and sleuths on OTT this week, Sukanya Verma lists your top picks.

Delhi Govt Offers Internships In Child Welfare Institutions

Delhi Govt Offers Internships In Child Welfare Institutions

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Delhi government's Women and Child Development Department (WCD) has introduced a new internship and research framework, offering students in social work, psychology, and related fields structured field exposure at child care institutions and welfare centres.

Four Terrorists Killed In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Four Terrorists Killed In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, while two children died in a suspected drone strike in Bajaur district.

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for sixth consecutive year

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for sixth consecutive year

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mukesh Ambani, Asia's second richest man, has not drawn a salary from Reliance Industries for the sixth consecutive year, with dividends from his extensive shareholdings serving as his primary source of income.

Gurugram Police Find Missing Girl, Arrest Accused Under POCSO Act

Gurugram Police Find Missing Girl, Arrest Accused Under POCSO Act

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 14-year-old girl, missing for a month, has been found in Gurugram. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man from Rajasthan and charged him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

UK Government Announces Stricter Penalties For Parents Of Young Criminals

UK Government Announces Stricter Penalties For Parents Of Young Criminals

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The UK government has announced new youth justice reforms, including tougher fines for parents whose children commit crimes or engage in anti-social behaviour. The reforms aim to address the root causes of youth crime through earlier intervention and targeted support.

'Many discrepancies': Student presents CBSE OSM findings before parl panel

'Many discrepancies': Student presents CBSE OSM findings before parl panel

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sarthak Sidhant, a Class 12 student affected by the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports on Tuesday to present his findings regarding the implementation of the system and alleged irregularities in the OSM tendering process.

Man Denied Bail In Online Harassment Case

Man Denied Bail In Online Harassment Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to a 24-year-old man accused of sexually harassing and defaming a woman and her minor daughter on a live-streaming platform, citing concerns that he may intimidate the victims if released.

Missing Siblings Found Dead Near Jharkhand Waterbody

Missing Siblings Found Dead Near Jharkhand Waterbody

Rediff.com2 days ago

The bodies of a missing girl and boy were recovered near a waterbody in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, prompting a police investigation.

Gurugram Police Find Missing Girl, Arrest Accused Under POCSO Act

Gurugram Police Find Missing Girl, Arrest Accused Under POCSO Act

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 14-year-old girl, missing for a month, has been found in Gurugram. Police have arrested an individual from Rajasthan and charged him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Ghaziabad Criminals Vow To End Crime, Seek CM Adityanath's Forgiveness

Ghaziabad Criminals Vow To End Crime, Seek CM Adityanath's Forgiveness

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Nearly 150 individuals with criminal records in Ghaziabad participated in a police rehabilitation programme, pledging to abandon crime and seeking forgiveness from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This initiative, part of 'Operation Clean Sweep,' aims to monitor and deter former offenders, coming shortly after a high-profile murder case in the city.

UCC Bill tabled in Assam; polygamy ban, live-in registration proposed

UCC Bill tabled in Assam; polygamy ban, live-in registration proposed

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The opposition parties, including Congress, Raijor Dal and Trinamool Congress, opposed the move and demanded wider consultation with all the stakeholders before its introduction.

Omar Abdullah Condemns Heinous Crime In Budgam

Omar Abdullah Condemns Heinous Crime In Budgam

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Budgam district, describing it as shocking and deeply distressing.

Thane Court Acquits Women In Trafficking Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Women In Trafficking Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com3 days ago

A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted three women accused of trafficking girls for prostitution due to the prosecution's failure to examine key witnesses and provide sufficient evidence.

NCW Takes Cognisance Of Gujarat Sexual Exploitation Case

NCW Takes Cognisance Of Gujarat Sexual Exploitation Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about the alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter by their landlord in Gujarat's Morbi district.

Kerala: Live Wire Attack At Woman's Home Injures Child

Kerala: Live Wire Attack At Woman's Home Injures Child

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A live wire connected to the door handle of a house in Kerala injured a child, in what police suspect was an attempt to harm the woman and her children.

Delhi Boy Drowns In Pool; Family Alleges Negligence

Delhi Boy Drowns In Pool; Family Alleges Negligence

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 10-year-old boy drowned in a private swimming pool in north Delhi's Jagatpur area, with family members alleging negligence and lack of safety arrangements at the facility.

Mumbai Man Kills Four-Year-Old Son For Crying

Mumbai Man Kills Four-Year-Old Son For Crying

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Tragedy in Jharkhand: Children Drown in Separate Incidents

Tragedy in Jharkhand: Children Drown in Separate Incidents

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Three children drowned in a pond in Koderma district, and two sisters died after falling into a well in Palamu district of Jharkhand, India.

Tamil Nadu CM Directs Swift Action In Sexual Assault Cases

Tamil Nadu CM Directs Swift Action In Sexual Assault Cases

Rediff.com7 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed police to promptly register cases, investigate expeditiously, and ensure stringent punishment for those involved in sexual crimes, following a series of incidents including the murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.

Nashik Tragedy: Man and Two Children Die in Canal, Suicide Suspected

Nashik Tragedy: Man and Two Children Die in Canal, Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man and his two minor sons were found dead in a canal in Nashik district, Maharashtra, with police investigating a possible suicide. The man had left home after a dispute with his wife, and one child remains missing.

Haryana's Child Crime Rate Highest Among States: NCRB Data

Haryana's Child Crime Rate Highest Among States: NCRB Data

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Congress leader Kumari Selja expresses concern over the NCRB report highlighting a surge in crimes against children in Haryana, urging the state government to take immediate action.

Madurai Teen Murder: Five Arrested; CM Vijay Orders Swift Action on Heinous Crimes

Madurai Teen Murder: Five Arrested; CM Vijay Orders Swift Action on Heinous Crimes

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A 17-year-old boy was murdered in the car parking area of the Sri Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai, leading to the arrest of five suspects, including two juveniles. Concurrently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay directed police to promptly register and expedite cases related to sexual crimes and other heinous offences, ensuring stringent punishment for culprits.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a comprehensive anti-narcotics campaign targeting drug syndicates, especially those operating near educational institutions, and outlines reforms to improve police functioning and public accessibility.

West Bengal Needs To Overcome Infamy Of Recruitment Scams: Adhikari

West Bengal Needs To Overcome Infamy Of Recruitment Scams: Adhikari

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that West Bengal has gained infamy due to recruitment scams during the previous government and that there is a need to improve the state's image.

'How Can A Married Woman Destroy Another Woman's Life?'

'How Can A Married Woman Destroy Another Woman's Life?'

Rediff.com19 hours ago

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on coping with infidelity and what to be prepared for when filing for divorce.

Mother's Day: 'I Gave My Class 10 Exam With My Son'

Mother's Day: 'I Gave My Class 10 Exam With My Son'

Rediff.com10 May 2026

This Mother's Day, we spoke to a working mother whose life revolve around sacrifice, resilience and the hope of giving her children a life she never had.