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Centre tightens the screw on WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram. But why?

From Meta's social media platforms to Telegram, the government is working toward stricter regulations on social media
india news
Published on Jul 05, 2026 06:07 pm IST

‘Child abuse, pirated Dhurandhar’: Govt vs Telegram goes beyond NEET paper leak

The ban ended on June 22, though the message-editing feature restriction remains in place until June 30.
india news
Updated on Jun 23, 2026 07:32 pm IST

Raped, abused, denied food: Massive child abuse scandal at schools shocks France

Emmanuel Gregoire (in picture), Paris mayor, who says he suffered sexual abuse himself during an after-school swimming programme in primary, has announced dozens of suspensions and pledged to stamp out such violence.
world news
Updated on May 25, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Detroit ex-doctor who allegedly wrote ‘I love being a pedo’ pleads guilty

Erickson's guilty plea on Wednesday carries a prison sentence ranging from five to 20 years,
us news
Published on May 24, 2026 12:19 am IST

'Horrific': CM Vijay assures action after minor girl sexually assaulted, killed

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay (in picture) termed the incident as “horrific” and said such inhuman and unforgivable criminal acts can never be tolerated.
india news
Updated on May 24, 2026 08:34 am IST

Who is Carsen Richards? 5 things to know Matthew band's bassist amid arrest

Chase Matthew (L) and Carsen Richards (R), bassist with Matthew's band accused of sexually abusing autistic child.
us news
Updated on May 12, 2026 02:38 am IST

NCRB and UP: Over 97% Pocso accused known to victims, report data reveals

For representation only (HT File Photo)
lucknow news
Published on May 08, 2026 08:03 pm IST

Leaving Neverland maker slams Michael for whitewashing Michael Jackson’s image

In India, Michael has made ₹21.15 crore till now.
bollywood
Published on Apr 29, 2026 09:40 am IST

School staffer kills 5-yr-old student after sexual abuse in Bihar; arrested

Police said the accused, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, sexually assaulted the child and later killed him with a sharp-edged weapon to destroy evidence.
india news
Updated on Apr 11, 2026 08:39 am IST

Joseph Duggar admitted ‘intentions not pure’ while molesting girl, 9: Affidavit

Joseph Duggar and his wife Kendra have been charged with child abuse
us news
Published on Mar 22, 2026 10:51 pm IST

Ghaziabad man rapes 4-year-old girl, beats her to death with a stone

According to her family, the girl had gone missing while playing with neighbourhood children outside their home around 6pm on Monday. (Photo for representation)
delhi news
Published on Mar 19, 2026 08:58 am IST

60-year-old arrested for repeatedly raping 6-year-old girl in Delhi’s Dwarka

Police said the man had raped the minor girl multiple times inside his shop after locking it. (Photo for representation)
delhi news
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 07:19 am IST

Travis Turner: Virginia ex-football coach remains missing amid manhunt

Former Union High School football coach Travis Turner is missing and wanted for 10 felony warrants related to sexual exploitation of a minor.
us news
Published on Mar 10, 2026 07:57 am IST

POCSO convict acquitted after police fail to show how DNA samples were collected

Representational image.
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 10, 2026 07:46 am IST

Report reveals Rhode Island church's decades-long child sexual abuse

Rhode Island's AG revealed a pattern of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. A lack of justice and accountability, draws similarity with the Epstein files
us news
Updated on Mar 08, 2026 05:37 am IST

62-year-old man held for raping minor girl in Hapur, victim delivers baby

62-year-old man held for raping minor girl in Hapur, victim delivers baby
others
Published on Feb 21, 2026 04:30 am IST

Sexually abused, filmed 33 kids over 10 yrs: UP ex-JE, wife get death penalty

The POCSO court termed the crimes as "rarest of rare" and held Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgawati guilty of systematically abusing children between 2010 and 2020 and producing child sexual abuse material.
india news
Published on Feb 20, 2026 07:26 pm IST

3 minors gang-rape 6-year-old in Delhi, woman hands over accused son to police

The three boys, aged between 10 and 16, were known to the girl and used to play with her near her house.
india news
Updated on Jan 29, 2026 06:57 pm IST

Who is Paul Varoff? Ex-Oak Ridge High teacher arrested for child sexual abuse

The photo of Paul Varoff's arrest (L) and the logo of Oak Ridge High School (El Dorado Hills, Ca.)
us news
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 01:23 am IST

Delhi court discharges juvenile accused of raping minor, cites lack of proof

In an order dated December 16, the court said the sole eyewitness in the case was the minor girl, who merely deposed that physical relations were established between them, “without giving any further description.”
india news
Published on Dec 22, 2025 09:43 pm IST

David Vargas Lowy: NH pediatrician charged for sexual assault of minor patient

David Vargas Lowy's mugshot and representational image.
us news
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 07:27 am IST

Who is Justin Brigham? Sycamore Brewing co-owner arrested for alleged rape

Justin Brigham was arrested in Stanly County, NC.
us news
Updated on Dec 12, 2025 12:03 am IST

Student sexually assaulted by senior on school premises in Rohini, case filed

Police said a schoolteacher came across the video, following which the school administration alerted the victim’s family and police.
delhi news
Published on Dec 07, 2025 03:50 am IST

Activist files PIL against state for not filling child rights body vacancies for 6 months

Activist files PIL against state for not filling child rights body vacancies for 6 months
mumbai news
Published on Nov 14, 2025 06:32 am IST

HC refuses bail to serial child rapist arrested for raping 11-year-old niece

Gavel and law books (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
mumbai news
Published on Oct 20, 2025 05:36 am IST

94 pc rise in reported POCSO cases in India from 2017 to 2022: Childlight global report

94 pc rise in reported POCSO cases in India from 2017 to 2022: Childlight global report
india news
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 04:56 pm IST

Who was Ian Watkins? UK former singer dies after prison attack

Ian Watkins died after being attacked by another inmate in the prison in Wakefield, northern England, where he was held, the PA news agency said, citing sources.
us news
Updated on Oct 12, 2025 12:17 am 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

Maareesan's handling of Alzheimer's and sexual abuse is shockingly insensitive

Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu cannot save the problematic tropes of Maareesan.
others
Updated on Aug 30, 2025 07:10 pm IST

Indian-origin professor tried to meet 14-year-old for sex in US: ‘I need help’

An Indian-origin professor in California was caught while trying to meet an underage boy
trending
Updated on Aug 07, 2025 10:02 am IST
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