Children
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad slum study: Iron-folic acid cuts child anaemia by 80 pc
Hyderabad: A study conducted among children living in urban slums of Hyderabad has found that early screening for anaemia followed by timely iron-folic acid supplementation can reduce childhood anaemia by nearly 80 per…
- Middle East
UAE becomes first Arab country to set social media age at 15
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, June 18, become the first Arab country to introduce a minimum age requirement for social media use after the Cabinet approved a new…
- Bangalore
Online betting addiction ends in brutal murder
Bengaluru: In a shocking incident reported from the Mahadevapura police station limits, a man allegedly addicted to online betting stabbed his wife to death in front of their children. The accused, identified…
- World
British leader expected to impose teen social media ban
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for young teenagers Monday, June 15, designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. Britain…
- Bangalore
Daughter teaches mother how to book a cab, video wins internet
Bengaluru: Parents often guide their children through life’s challenges, teaching them valuable lessons and helping them navigate the world. However, in today’s digital age, the roles are sometimes reversed, with children helping their…
- Bangalore
Two children drown in farm pond in Doddaballapur village
Bengaluru: In a tragic incident, two children drowned after accidentally falling into a farm pond at Togarihatta village in Doddaballapur taluk of Bengaluru Rural district. The victims have been identified as Daksha…
- Bangalore
Kerala Shigellosis outbreak puts Karnataka on alert
Bengaluru: A deadly outbreak of Shigellosis in Kerala has triggered concern in Karnataka, with health authorities stepping up monitoring efforts across the state. The infection has already claimed the life of a…
- Telangana
Telangana child rights commission stresses on welfare of differently-abled children
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TGSCPCR) on Monday, June 1, called for strengthening the protection and welfare of children with disabilities in the state. The TGSCPCR held…
- India
Full vaccination surges from 83.8 pc to 87.1 pc as malnutrition recedes: NFHS-6
New Delhi: India has registered significant improvements in child health indicators, including immunisation coverage and nutritional outcomes, according to the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) released by the…
- Telangana
NFHS-6: Telangana leads on maternal care, but rising diabetes a new crisis
Hyderabad: Telangana has made measurable progress in child nutrition, maternal health and financial protection over the past five years, but the state’s latest health data paints a more complicated picture. Caesarean deliveries now…
- India
SC notice to Centre on plea seeking ban on child employment in orchestras, spas
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, May 25, sought responses from the Centre, child rights body NCPCR, and the NHRC on a PIL seeking an absolute ban on the employment of…
- India
9 in 10 child cybercrime cases linked to explicit content: NCRB data
New Delhi: Nearly nine out of every 10 cybercrimes against children in India in 2024 involved transmitting sexually explicit content depicting children, according to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The latest…
- Hyderabad
Hot days, cool camps: Turning summer into a season of discovery
Summer vacations often test the patience of both children and parents. While the soaring temperatures make everyone sweat, restless children at home can make tempers fray. With schools closed, keeping young minds…
- Hyderabad
GHMC notice to 14 outlets found violating food safety near schools, parks
Hyderabad: The Food Safety Wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Sunday, May 3, inspected 81 food establishments in areas frequented by children, including school premises, parks, food courts and bakeries,…
- India
Three children drown in pond at golf course in Delhi
New Delhi: Three children aged between eight and 10 years drowned in a pond at a golf course in Dwarka’s Sector 24 area on Thursday , April 30, morning, police said. Sector…
