Age of consent among adolescents in sexual 'romantic' relationships in POCSO Act needs relook: CJI

Dec 10, 2022

The CJI said sexual abuse of children remains a hidden problem as there is a culture of silence and therefore, the state must encourage...

Israel Defence Forces launch Operation 'Iron Swords' after Hamas' surprise attack

Oct 07, 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday launched operation 'Iron Swords' in response to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel, the Times of Israel reported

WHO prepares plan to keep children safe online

Dec 03, 2022

With a specific focus on two forms of online violence: child sexual abuse including grooming and sexual image abuse; and cyber aggression and harassment...

Domestic violence: China's hidden epidemic

Aug 17, 2022

Washington [US], August 17 : The surge in domestic violence in China clearly shows the ineffectiveness of its anti-domestic violence law in the country.

Himachal Pradesh: NCB and Shimla police organise bike rally against drug abuse

Jun 23, 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Shimla district Police on Sunday organised a bike rally in Shimla to spread awareness against drug abuse in...

Childhood abuse, neglect associated with early death in adulthood

Sep 23, 2021

London [UK], September 23 : According to a new study analysing data from the 1950s to the present by researchers at UCL and the...