Children
- India
Name of father not compulsory for Devdasis’ children: Karnataka
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday agreed to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights’ recommendation on not asking children of Devdasis for the name of their father The Commission has…
- Middle East
Over 11,000 children killed, injured during war in Yemen: UN
More than 11,000 children have been killed or injured in the civil war in Yemen since it escalated nearly eight years ago. In nearly 8 years of war, Yemen is facing the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sets age requirement for umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set an age requirement of five years to be issued an official permit to undertake umrah or lesser pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, local media…
- India
Noida: Dog attacks children in lift, video surfaces
Noida: Incidents of dog attacks have been on the rise. A video of one such case has surfaced, where a pet dog attacked two children in a lift. The incident took place…
- India
‘Indians following Mao, Marx their illegitimate children’: Ramdev
Jaipur: Yoga expert Ramdev on Friday called the Indian followers of Mao Zedong and Karl Marx their “illegitimate children”, adding Indians have blood relation with Lord Ram and Lord Krishna, and sages.…
- Middle East
UAE: Over Rs 1 lakh fine for failing to supervise children
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has reminded residents of the imposition of a fine of 5,000 Dirham (Rs 1,11,261) or a jail term for those who leave the children…
- News
Mangaluru blast: Accused wanted to target children’s fest, say sources
Bengalore: Mangaluru auto blast accused Mohammad Shariq wanted to carry out an explosion at a children’s fest organised by one of the organisations affiliated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), sources said on…
- India
At least 12 die in Bihar as speeding truck ploughs into religious procession
Hajipur: At least 12 people, including women and children, were killed on Sunday night when a speeding truck ploughed into a religious procession in the state, officials said. The incident took place…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: 14-month-old kidnapped for beggary in Mehdipatnam; rescued
Hyderabad: A 14-month-old boy was rescued from two women who allegedly kidnapped him with the purpose of luring him into the practice of begging in Hyderabad.Assistant Commissioner of Polic (ACP), Sivamaruti, and…
- Delhi
Delhi HC asks Centre to sanction special educators’ posts in KVs
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Centre and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to sanction regular posts of special educators for special children in KVs within eight weeks. The order…
- Photos
Winter superfood items for children to boost immunity
While everyone enjoys winter, it also contributes to a lot of health issues in children. With the winter approaching, a considerable rise in infections is anticipated during the season this year. For…
- India
Religious conversion of three children at MP care centre? NCPCR orders probe
Raisen: The national child rights body has come across the “religious conversion” of at least three children who are inmates of a state-aided care centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district. In a…
- Middle East
Syria: Rocket hits refugee camp; kills six including children
A rocket struck a refugee camp in Idlib on Sunday killing six persons including two children. 75 people are said to be injured. The government forces have been blamed for the attack…
- Lifestyle
Study outlines ways to help children learn forgiveness
Washington: A recent study suggests that teaching children to understand other people’s perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgive other people. The study also found that teaching…