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Maharashtra: Seven districts saw 14,526 child deaths in three years says Govt
In sharp contrast to other development parametres, these high infant mortality figures, reveal an institutional malaise that needs urgent addressing
Parenting in an Age of Unreason
There was a time when India’s history and social science official texts though burdened with a slew of dates and events in a top down linear narrative nevertheless celebrated the reality of the evolution of a rich and diverse civilizational ethos. Today, the corrosive power of exclusion and hate runs deep: eleven days ago, April 14, reports of a deeply-disturbing incident caused concern on social media but was met with a deafening silence by India’s political class: an 11-year-old boy was allegedly thrashed and stripped simply to pressurise him into “chanting religious slogans” in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. That is how deep of hate flows now in India’s veins
Young Muslim boy in Rajasthan dies by suicide; teachers called him “terrorist”
More than two months since the incident, no action has been taken after filing FIR despite a suicide note discovered from the deceased naming the teachers, claims the brother.
JJ Law makes no distinction between orphan & abandoned child: Bombay HC
The Bombay high court in a judgement pronounced recently reiterated that there is no distinction between orphaned and abandoned children under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
Bengaluru: Nearly 80 percent students demand eggs in mid-day meal, finds opinion poll
After the circular released by the Commissioner of Education Department of Karnataka, opinion was sought from the students on whether they want egg, peanut bar or banana as the protein source in their mid-day meals.
Karnataka DCD reverses the order on ban of contraceptives to minors, claims no such order was ever issued
Bhagoji T Khanapure has now stated that a notice to pharmacists have been issued for counselling minors that buy condoms, oral contraceptives
Contested impact on India’s orphans leave young abandoned: Covid-19 pandemic
The need for a comprehensive legal framework that protects all orphans is the need of the hour
UP school teachers abuse Dalit students daily, no police action yet
The police arrived at the spot to disperse the community members, however instead of filing suo moto complaint, said that no written complaint has been filed by victims
1.9 lakh POCSO cases pending in Fast Track Courts: Ministry of Women and Child Development
In the ongoing Parliament session, the government provides state-wise details of cases registered, persons arrested, convictions and pending cases over the years
62% of dropped out Odisha children tribals, 53% said none conselled them to rejoin
The Odisha government launched a Learning Recovery Programme to...
Rajasthan Police files chargesheet in minor Dalit boy’s alleged murder by teacher
The Dalit boy was allegedly beaten ruthlessly by a teacher for drinking water from a Matka meant for the Upper Caste
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Rights
Bhodu Sekh Case: Union agrees before Supreme Court to repatriate deported Bengali-speaking individuals pending citizenship inquiry
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