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child welfare news

A UN Day to end child marriage can turn resolve into action

School children take part in an awareness campaign to stop child marriage on 'Akshaya Tritiya' in Bikaner, Rajasthan. (PTI)
Published on May 13, 2026 11:51 am IST

Invisible imbalance in parenting: SC pushes govt for paternity leave framework

The observations came even as the court expanded maternity benefits for adoptive mothers.
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 02:16 pm IST

SC orders maternity leave for all adoptive mothers - irrespective of child's age

Referring to the long-running environmental litigation in TN Godavarman Thirumulpad case, the Supreme Court delivered a 29-page judgement in the suo motu matter.
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 08:19 am IST

WFH not decisive factor in deciding custody cases: SC

The Supreme Court ruling comes at a time when hybrid and remote work arrangements have become increasingly common and custody disputes frequently cite work-from-home as an advantage (ANI)
Updated on Dec 04, 2025 05:41 am IST

Orissa HC allows visitation, says can’t deprive child of either parent’s love

The court permitted the father and grandparents to meet the child. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 30, 2025 04:48 pm IST

Every child has right to affection of both parents: SC

The court said that the child should not become a casualty of the conflict between his parents. (ANI)
Updated on Sept 03, 2025 03:16 pm IST

Moga admn to roll out crèche service in govt schools

Moga deputy commissioner Sagar Setia on Monday said as part of the pilot project, government primary schools at Bhim Nagar and Talwandi Bhangeriyan village had been selected. (HT)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 08:08 am IST

SC orders return of four infant girls to adoptive parents

The Supreme Court, however, took a different view, stressing that institutionalisation should be a measure of last resort. (File photo)
Published on Aug 14, 2025 09:04 am IST

Custody battle unfolds after Russian woman found living in Gokarna cave: Report

Dror Goldstein (L) is the father of Russian woman Nina Kutina's daughters. The woman was found living inside a cave with her children in Karnataka.
Published on Jul 17, 2025 10:37 am IST

Alert rickshaw driver, swift police coordination helped trace kidnapped 4-year-old girl in 24 hrs

Alert rickshaw driver, swift police coordination helped trace kidnapped 4-year-old girl in 24 hrs
Published on Jun 27, 2025 08:16 am IST

Lucknow: Rehab centre kids’ deaths raise questions about past cases

Kids undergoing treatment at Lko Bandhu hospital in Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 06:06 am IST

Class 10 student in Odisha hostel delivers baby after writing her matric exam

The girl, who stayed in an ashram school run by state SC/ST department gave birth to a baby boy at the Chitrakonda Sub-Divisional Hospital.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 12:20 pm IST

Bengaluru techie suicide: Wife Nikita Singhania reveals son’s location in court

The Supreme Court of India (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 02:18 pm IST

17-year-old Delhi boy received The Diana Award for humanitarian efforts

Aarush Kapur, a 17-year-old student has been awarded the prestigious Diana Award.
Published on Dec 10, 2024 05:38 pm IST

Engaged illegally by Noida couple, minor domestic help from Jharkhand rescued after 2 years

Engaged illegally by Noida couple, minor domestic help from Jharkhand rescued after 2 years
Published on Nov 12, 2024 05:02 pm IST

International Children's Day 2024: Date, history, significance and more

International Children's Day serves as a reminder to protect and nurture children's innocence and potential.
Published on May 31, 2024 03:07 pm IST

Child sets home on fire in West Virginia; stepfather detained for child abuse

7-year-old sets home ablaze with parents inside, leading to an arson investigation. Stepfather arrested on child abuse suspicion.
Published on May 27, 2023 07:00 pm IST

Complete all formalities for “Mission Vatsalya” implementation within a month: Allahabad HC

The court has taken serious note of non-implementation of the scheme in Uttar Pradesh even after a year of its roll-out. (For Representation)
Updated on May 25, 2023 07:01 pm IST

Children orphaned during Covid-19 should be covered under welfare schemes: SC

Covid-19 has a telling effect on children who have lost their parents after the pandemic struck.
Published on Jul 27, 2021 05:47 pm IST

Now, get daily pass for 20 to park vehicles in Panchkula

HT Image
Published on Feb 21, 2020 12:55 am IST

Paid parking begins in Panchkula’s commercial hubs

Charges include 5 for two wheelers and 10 for four wheelers
Published on Feb 12, 2020 12:52 am IST

Children should be at least 12 years-old before being left home alone for longer hours

Children should be at least 12 before being left home alone for longer hours.
Updated on Oct 30, 2019 10:01 am IST

UP: Higher gender budget a breather but missing old data a big challenge

No state is achiever (top category) in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) - 5 that is gender equality, but Uttar Pradesh is third last in the tally prepared by the NITI aayog earlier this year.
Published on Jul 08, 2019 03:37 pm IST

1,036-crore budget for Panvel

PCMC Budget 2019 at Panvel in Navi Mumbai.
Published on Mar 03, 2019 12:42 am IST

Twist in the tale: The dilemma that Maneka Gandhi faces

This picture taken on November 3, 2018 the body of the man-eating tigress T1 at a post mortem room at Gorewada Rescue Centre in Nagpur.
Updated on Nov 09, 2018 05:38 pm IST

Want finance ministry approval for scheme? Child welfare component essential, says govt

Currently, ministries have to only specify if a particular scheme has a gender balance aspect and component specifically for the welfare of persons with disabilities.
Updated on Jul 16, 2018 08:12 am IST

New Uttarakhand child rights panel chief wants directorate to expedite cases

USCPCR chairperson Usha Negi after joining office on Monday.
Published on May 21, 2018 10:06 pm IST