The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing incident involving the alleged sexual assault and torture of five minors in Gurugram, Haryana. The children were reportedly held captive for nearly 18 hours in the DLF Phase 3 area on suspicion of theft. The…
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Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Sparks Alarm Over Gaming Addiction
The tragic death of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad has shaken the nation and ignited a serious conversation around online gaming addiction, child mental health, and prolonged social isolation. The sisters allegedly jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of their residential building in the early hours of Tuesday,…
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Supreme Court Takes Up Stray Dog Death Case
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday heard the parents of six-year-old Chavi Sharma, whose tragic death after being attacked by a stray dog in Pooth Kalan, Delhi, triggered suo motu proceedings last year. The court focused on alleged hospital negligence and the lack of preventive measures against stray dog…
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Supreme Court Proposes Romeo-Juliet Clause in POCSO Act
In a landmark recommendation, the Supreme Court has urged the Union Government to consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet” clause under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The proposed clause aims to exempt adolescents engaged in consensual relationships from criminal prosecution, even if they are below the age of…
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Supreme Court Seeks Public Safety on Strays
New Delhi, November 7: The Supreme Court of India has raised alarm over the growing menace of stray dog attacks, calling it a pressing issue of public safety rather than just a public health concern. The Court emphasized that the persistence of stray dogs across public spaces threatens citizens’ fundamental…
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President Murmu Urges Peace at UN Army Chiefs’ Conclave
New Delhi: President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, welcomed the Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs of Army from United Nations Troop Contributing Countries at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 16, 2025. Speaking at the Army Chiefs’ Conclave, she emphasized the shared responsibility of safeguarding peace, protecting vulnerable populations, and fostering global harmony. India’s…