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20-year-old held for abandoning infant daughter in Rohini drain

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Published on May 20, 2026 04:26 am IST

SC tells Delhi govt to ensure well-being of child affected by parentage dispute fallout

A bench of justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh dismissed an appeal by a mother seeking maintenance for her daughter under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. (Shutterstock)

delhi news

Published on Apr 23, 2026 04:36 am IST

Delhi govt rolls out 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana' to support girls' education

delhi news

Published on Apr 02, 2026 03:01 pm IST

On Women’s Day, spare a thought for abandoned girl children

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gender equality

Published on Mar 07, 2026 04:56 pm IST

SC says female foeticide crude manifestation of discrimination against women

It added that Parliament has stepped in to not only outlaw sex determination and selection but also to prohibit all related pre-conception and pre-natal techniques

india news

Published on Feb 23, 2026 10:58 pm IST

Indians take foeticide to UK? Rise in selective abortions in community: Report

The national average across all ethnicities records around 105 boys for every 100 girls each year.

india news

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Investigative methodologies not attuned to effectively handle complex cyber crimes: SC judge

india news

Updated on Oct 12, 2025 06:45 pm IST

SC judge Nagarathna expresses concern over worsening sex ratios in some states

india news

Published on Oct 11, 2025 04:45 pm IST

Protecting the girl child must be core priority of digital governance: CJI Gavai

In an era where innovation defines progress, technology must be harnessed as “a tool for liberation rather than exploitation, said the CJI (Hindustan Times)

india news

Published on Oct 11, 2025 01:25 pm IST

Anand Mahindra hails Pune doctor who charges no fee for girl child births

Anand Mahindra hailed Dr Ganesh Rakh, who delivered baby girls free of charge.

trending

Published on Aug 25, 2025 06:23 pm IST

National Girl Child Day 2025: Date, wishes, quotes, images, history and more

National Girl Child Day 2025: Celebrated on January 24, National Girl Child Day promotes the empowerment and education of girls.

festivals

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 02:26 pm IST

From unwanted girl to IAS officer: Sanjita Mohapatra's inspiring journey

Sanjita Mohapatra, who was an unwanted female child before becoming an IAS official, is one of perseverance and pure willpower.

india news

Published on Jan 19, 2025 05:25 pm IST

International Day of the Girl Child 2024: Top educational schemes in India

Calling for the need for urgent action to keep the hope in girls lightened up, the United Nations decided on the theme ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’ for the International Day of the Girl 2024. (HT PHOTO)

features

Published on Oct 11, 2024 02:21 pm IST

GGSIPU's special initiative to promote higher education for girls, details here

GGSIPU adopts special initiative to promote higher education for girls. The university will create supernumerary seat has been created for ‘Single Girl Child’ for admission in each of the UG/PG programme at the University School of Studies.

admissions

Published on May 17, 2024 06:49 pm IST

Bengaluru: Influencer arrested for adopting girl sans proper documents

Social media influencer Sonu Srinivas Gowda (Instagram)

india news

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 07:57 am IST

Kanya Sumangala Yojana grant to be hiked to ₹25000 from April, says Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath blessed newlywed couples at the Samuhik Vivah Samaroh at Rajhi village in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. (Sourced)

lucknow news

Published on Feb 14, 2024 10:51 pm IST

FSL report puts to rest accusations of baby swap

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mumbai news

Updated on Dec 16, 2023 08:26 am IST

Shefali Shah asked her doctor to check twice after her second son's birth

Shefali Shah recalls the time her second son was born.

Published on Oct 17, 2023 09:50 pm IST

International Girl Child Day 2023: Know date, history, significance and theme

When is International Day of the Girl Child? Know its date, history, significance, theme

festivals

Published on Oct 11, 2023 07:31 am IST

To help girls, focus on oversight, social evils

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The January to June cumulative SRB of Haryana has come down to 906 female births per 1,000 males from 917 in December 2022. (HT File)

editorials

Published on Jul 24, 2023 08:36 am IST

Three class 8 exam toppers in Punjab get ₹ 51K cash prize each

Mann said that the state government has already set a new benchmark by providing free books and uniforms to the students. (Representational Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Apr 29, 2023 09:46 pm IST

'Impress Saraswati…’: BJP leader's strange tips for students | Video

Screengrab from the video.

india news

Updated on Oct 12, 2022 01:24 pm IST

67% girls in urban slums didn't attend online classes during 1st lockdown

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india news

Published on Mar 03, 2022 06:22 pm IST

Stray dogs attack minor girl in Bhopal, captured on CCTV

In the clip, five dogs were seen charging at the girl while she was running away in panic after being chased.

india news

Updated on Jan 02, 2022 03:54 pm IST

International Day of the Girl Child: History, importance, and how to contribute

International Day of the Girl Child

world news

Updated on Oct 11, 2021 07:22 am IST

Man angry at wife for birthing girl pushes her, 2 kids into a well, one dies

His eight-year-old daughter died, while the woman and her three-month-old daughter were rescued by villagers who heard their cries," officials said.

bhopal news

Updated on Jun 07, 2021 11:29 am IST

CBSE scholarship for Single Girl Child for +2 Studies: Applications invited, check details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for merit scholarships to Single Girl Child for +2 studies.

education

Published on Nov 12, 2020 02:19 pm IST