Hingoli district collector Rahul Gupta mandates priests, caterers, and all wedding service providers to verify age, holding them liable as co-accused for facilitating child marriages. Read the strict new directives.
Hundreds in Ranchi held a torchlight procession demanding rescue of two missing children from Dhurwa. Police teams search across four states as a bandh is announced.
Karasani Hari Krishna Reddy, a 24-year-old MS student from Guntur, vanished during a solo trip to Alaska. Last contact was Dec 30. Friends and police are searching. Read for details and updates.
A 15-year-old boy from Assam, who ran away from a Gujarat religious school, was reunited with his family by Vadodara's Child Welfare Committee after a month. Read the full story of counselling and reunion.
Ranchi police issue urgent safety advisory for parents after two young siblings vanish from Dhurwa. Learn crucial child safety measures to prevent similar incidents.
A 28-year-old woman in Kerala's Malappuram was arrested for allegedly burning a 5-year-old boy's private parts as punishment for bedwetting. The shocking incident has sparked outrage.
A family in Ranchi's Dhurwa slum endures anguish as their two children, aged 5 and 4, remain missing for a week despite police searches. Read their heartbreaking story.
Charaideo district launches a unique student-driven campaign to prevent child marriage. Over 500 youths learn to spot signs and report cases. Join the movement for a #ChildMarriageFreeIndia.
Hari Karasani, an Indian student from Andhra Pradesh, is missing in Alaska after last being seen on December 31. Alaska State Troopers seek information. Read for details and updates.
An eight-year-old boy in Ferozepur's Bajidpur village died suddenly after complaining of chest pain while playing cricket. Doctors suspect cardiac symptoms. Read the full story.
A video of a brave child questioning a stranger about a drugged toffee goes viral, highlighting child safety concerns. Watch the powerful interaction and learn about the public's reaction.
A 15-year-old girl has gone missing from her home in Shimla's Krishna Nagar area. Police have registered a case and launched a search operation. Read for details.
A 17-year-old student from Masaurhi, Patna, has been missing since Dec 29. His family protests, alleging police inaction. Police say raids are on and phone is being tracked.
A 5-year-old and a 4-year-old have been missing from Ranchi's Dhurwa since Friday. Locals protested alleged police inaction. A Rs 51,000 reward is announced for information.
Sarabjeet Kaur, the Punjab woman missing in Dubai, is set to be repatriated on Tuesday. Her family confirms the news after weeks of uncertainty. Read the full story.
PAANK reports three new enforced disappearances in Quetta's Satellite Town. The human rights body demands urgent investigation and accountability from Pakistani authorities.
An anonymous call to child helpline 1098 saved an 8-month-old boy from suspected sacrifice in Sulibele. Officials found a freshly dug pit at the house. The child is now safe in a rehabilitation centre. Read the full investigation details.
Ernakulam district reports a drop in child abuse cases from the 2023 peak, but experts warn of ongoing online exploitation. Read about the data and expert insights.
Mandya district rescued over 35 child labourers in 2025. Deputy Commissioner Kumara emphasizes public duty & proactive raids to eradicate this social evil. Read how officials plan to make taluks child labour-free.
Three minor girls, aged 15, 13, and 11, disappeared from Amanari village in Hazaribag. Family alleges they were lured away. Police have registered a case and launched a search. Read for latest updates.
Nikitha Godishala, an Indian woman living in Columbia, MD, has been missing since New Year's Eve. Friends and NRI communities are urgently seeking information. Contact Howard County Police.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being chained by his parents for months. Police investigate this extreme punishment for stealing. Read the full story.
A 15-year-old girl from Lucknow's Dabauli West went missing on Dec 29. Her father has filed a police case, alleging a youth lured her away and threatened the family. Police search is ongoing.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being chained for two months by his parents. The case highlights severe child rights violations. Read the full story.
A 52-year-old trader from Panipat went missing after being swept away in the Western Jamuna Canal during a New Year's Eve dip. Search operations by police and SDRF continue. Contact numbers inside.
Critical vacancies in Tamil Nadu's child protection force leave vulnerable children at risk. Nine districts lack full-time officers, five rely on contracts, impacting rehabilitation and POCSO case support. Learn the details.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being allegedly chained & locked by his parents for hours daily over two months. He is now in a govt home. #ChildRights #Nagpur
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur, found chained and locked by his parents, was rescued by the District Child Protection Cell. The child, with severe bruises, is now safe. Read the full story.
The search for Stephen Iannotti, a beloved NJ math teacher and football coach, ends in tragedy. Authorities confirm the 72-year-old was found deceased on Dec 31 after vanishing on Christmas Day. Read the full story.
Delhi Police's Operation Milap in southwest district successfully traced 1,303 missing persons, including 434 children, in the last year. Learn how local informers and strategic efforts made this possible.