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Nagalakshmi R. Kosumbe Appointed KCPCR Chairperson

In a significant development for child welfare in Karnataka, Nagalakshmi R. Kosumbe has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Karnataka Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KCPCR), bringing fresh leadership to the state's child protection ini

Karnataka's Rental Crisis: Why Tenants Need Rights Now

Millions of Karnataka tenants face insecure housing as outdated rental laws create power imbalance. Discover how the Model Tenancy Act could revolutionize rental rights and bring justice to both landlords and tenants.

Expert Tips to Increase Your Child's Height Naturally

Discover proven strategies from paediatric experts to boost your child's height naturally. Learn about essential nutrients, hormone health, and lifestyle habits that can help your child grow taller and stronger.

Delhi: 1.8L Kids Missing in 10 Years, 50K Untraced

Disturbing RTI findings reveal over 180,000 children reported missing in Delhi since 2014, with nearly 50,000 still untraced. Experts call for urgent systemic reforms in child protection mechanisms.

SC Quashes POCSO Case, Cites Practical Realities

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has quashed a POCSO case against a convict who married the victim, emphasizing that criminal law cannot be divorced from practical realities of Indian society.

Gujarat HC orders child's return in custody battle

In a dramatic custody case, Gujarat High Court intervenes after a mother illegally takes her 4-year-old daughter to Kolkata. The court orders immediate return of the child to her father's lawful custody.

10-Year-Old in Bilaspur Alleges Abuse, Refuses to Go Home

A 10-year-old girl in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district has alleged severe abuse by her parents, refusing to return home. The minor is currently under Child Welfare Committee protection as authorities investigate her harrowing claims.

SC denies mother's custody plea for minor daughters

In a significant ruling, India's Supreme Court rejects a mother's habeas corpus petition seeking custody of her minor daughters, citing the children's settled environment and expressed wishes.

1.3M Children in Labour in Pakistan's Sindh: Survey

A groundbreaking government survey exposes alarming child labour crisis in Sindh, with agriculture sector employing majority of young workers. Disturbing findings reveal education deprivation and hazardous working conditions.

India's Missing Children: 800+ Vanish Daily

Every 8 minutes, a child vanishes in India. Explore the heartbreaking reality behind Bengaluru's missing children epidemic and the urgent solutions needed to save young lives.

SC to examine if POCSO Act is gender-neutral

The Supreme Court agrees to examine whether the POCSO Act is gender-neutral after a woman challenges criminal proceedings against her. Legal experts debate the interpretation of 'any person' in child protection laws.

Punjab Child Rights Body Acts on Zirakpur Minor Assault

Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights initiates suo motu proceedings after shocking video surfaces showing minors being stripped and assaulted in Zirakpur. Commission demands immediate police action and detailed report.

Ex-NFL Star Doug Martin Dies in Police Custody

Disturbing details emerge about former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin's death in police custody following alleged break-in incident. Police confirm he became unresponsive during arrest.

SC's Landmark Road Safety Ruling Saves Lives

India's Supreme Court delivers a momentous verdict on road safety, demanding strict enforcement of laws and accountability for the alarming 1.68 lakh annual road fatalities.

Indian boy, 6, sets Guinness record in classical music

Meet the young Indian-origin boy who stunned the world by setting a Guinness World Record for identifying classical composers just by listening to their music. His incredible talent spans from Mozart to Beethoven!

Goa couple in 10-day custody for toddler murder

A couple in Goa has been remanded to 10-day police custody following allegations of brutally killing a toddler. The accused, identified as Ankush and his partner, face serious charges in this heartbreaking case.

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