child rights news

Delhi child rights body restored after 3 years

The appointments were announced through a notification issued by the department of women and child development.

delhi news

Published on Jul 08, 2026 08:15 am IST

SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestrax, spas

india news

Published on May 25, 2026 01:01 pm IST

Child rights group urges NCPCR to set up WhatsApp helpline for abused children

india news

Published on May 23, 2026 10:32 am IST

Chhattisgarh: 13 tribal kids forced to work in cattle-rearing units rescued, 10 held

The children were forced to work for more than 10 hours a day in cattle-rearing units located near the Kanha National Park region. (Getty image/ Representative photo)

india news

Published on May 07, 2026 07:15 pm IST

Maharashtra panel suggests mandating mention of bride and groom's birth dates on wedding invites

mumbai news

Published on Apr 24, 2026 06:48 pm IST

Youth gets 10-year term for attempted sexual abuse of minor

The victim reported that a boy from their building had intercepted her. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

pune news

Published on Apr 04, 2026 04:50 am IST

Children of prisoners: The story India’s prison data doesn’t tell

Recent debates on prison reforms have begun to acknowledge a deeper problem. (Shutterstock)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 17, 2026 09:06 pm IST

Woman burns 5-year-old stepdaughter's private parts for bedwetting in Kerala

The suspect, a woman originally from Bihar, was apprehended on Thursday

india news

Published on Jan 09, 2026 12:36 pm IST

12-year-old boy found chained by parents inside Nagpur home

mumbai news

Published on Jan 04, 2026 06:40 am IST

Panipat corporal punishment: Haryana rights panel seeks report by Nov 13

Haryana Human Rights Commission chairperson Justice Lalit Batra, along with members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, holding a meeting at the Panipat PWD Rest House with superintendent of police Bhupinder Singh, additional deputy commissioner Pankaj Yadav, and the district education officer on September 29. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 03, 2025 05:22 pm IST

Over 5 lakh girls participate in street plays, rallies, self-defence training under Mission Shakti 5.0

Girls participating in Rani Lakshmibai self-defence training. (HT PHOTO)

lucknow news

Published on Sept 22, 2025 07:15 pm IST

UP campaign educates Bisrakh schoolchildren on child rights, safety laws

Officials said awareness in schools helps prevent child marriage and abuse, and spreads knowledge of schemes supporting girls, orphans, and women. (HT Photo)

noida news

Published on Sept 13, 2025 04:07 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Manipur Child Rights Commission expresses concern over rise in suicide cases

Three child suicide cases were reported in the last two months in Manipur’s Bishnupur district alone. (Representational image)

others

Published on Aug 27, 2025 03:02 pm IST

169 child beggars rescued in Punjab in a week: Minister

india news

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:50 am IST

After father, natural guardian of child is mother, says HC; grants woman custody

Daughter's custody went to father at time of divorce, but he later died.

india news

Updated on Jul 16, 2025 08:49 pm IST

HC asks for Centre, Delhi govt replies on PIL over pendency in JJBs

india news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:19 pm IST

Row after 3-year-old sick girl made to 'fast unto death' by parents

The parents, both IT professionals, said they acted on the advice of a spiritual leader.

india news

Published on May 04, 2025 02:15 pm IST

3-year-old dies in MP after parents make her fast unto death in Santhara ritual

A three-year-old girl died after her parents initiated her into the Jain religious practice of fasting unto death

india news

Published on May 03, 2025 04:30 am IST

Arunachal rights body submits welfare recommendations for children to CM

india news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:25 pm IST

Uncertainty looms over students of madrasas sealed by Uttarakhand govt

Officials sealing a madrasa in Haridwar on Tuesday as part of the statewide action against unregistered madrasas. (Representational image)

dehradun news

Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:46 pm IST

No songs on alcohol, violence, Diljit told ahead of Chandigarh concert

The 40-year-old is set to perform at the Sector-34 Exhibition Ground on December 14 as part of his “Dil-Luminati India” Tour. (HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Dec 13, 2024 06:06 am IST

31 kids employed as labourers rescued in Ludhiana

The campaign is a part of a state-wide child labour eradication week, being observed from November 18 to 26 (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 10:56 pm IST

Supreme Court puts on hold child right body NCPCR's 'Madrassa' recommendations

The Supreme Court of India

india news

Published on Oct 21, 2024 12:22 pm IST

Teen changemaker to lead U.P. child rights body on Girl Child Day

Chanchal Kumari, one of seven daughters of a farmer from Chandauli (HT)

lucknow news

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 06:46 am IST

MP: 37.5% madrasas closed in 3 yrs due to irregularities, fake enrolments

Renewal of registration of 577 madrasas in Madhya Pradesh is on hold because of enrolment of non-Muslim students, poor infrastructure and fake enrolment to get government benefits. (Representational image)

bhopal news

Published on Sept 08, 2024 09:13 pm IST