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One in 12 kids exposed to online sexual abuse: Study

THE STUDY ALSO HIGHLIGHTED THE NEED FOR NEW POLICY ACTION TO PROTECT KIDS FROM POTENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH HARMS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Hiding in labour data, a tale of economic distress

The recent statements by the Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya rightly suggest that the labour force participation rate is up and the unemployment rate is down based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).

Harry Potter at Mahakumbh? Viral video leaves the internet confused

Is it actor Daniel Radcliffe or is it not? Social media users, especially Potterheads, were left scratching their heads in confusion on Monday, after an Instagram video showed a man resembling the British actor at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).

Free education 'till PG' among sops promised by BJP in 2nd manifesto

Also announced financial aid for competitive exam aspirants, scholarships for SC students

Thieves Strike At 2 Weddings

The local police on Tuesday registered two cases of thefts reported at weddings, officials said.

Ex-RPF cop who killed 4 on train to be sent for mental treatment

A sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday ordered former Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetansinh Chaudhary — who is accused of shooting his senior colleague and three passengers on board a train in July 2023 — to be referred to Thane mental hospital for medical examination after Akola prison authorities informed it that he was suffering from a mental disorder.

Guest Profs Fear Losing Job, to Protest Outside Bains' House on Jan 25

Demanding better job security, guest faculty assistant professors have announced a one-day protest at the residence of state education minister Harjot Singh Bains in Gambhirpur village on Saturday.

Travel agent siblings booked for ₹7L fraud

Problems for travel agents Veenu Malhotra and Amit Malhotra, who are siblings, do not seem to relent as they were booked for allegedly duping a Nawanshehr resident on the pretext of securing a UK visa, officials said, and added that this was the sixth case against them in the past 10 days.

AAP Associating Sikhs With 'Infiltrators' For Vote-Bank Politics: Bittu

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Tuesday accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders of maligning the Sikh community by associating them with infiltrators.

Lack of wickets in middle overs may peg India back

There is a changing trend in Indian cricket with regards to player selection ever since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India coach.

MHA warns unlicensed NGOs against receiving foreign funds

The Union home ministry has warned that non-government organisations (NGOs) that receive and utilise foreign funds without having a licence under the foreign contribution regulation act (FCRA) or after its expiry will be penalised, according to a communication by the ministry on Tuesday.

AAP Reaches Out to Dhobi Community

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced seven pre-poll guarantees for the Dhobi community, including the setting up of a special welfare board to enact policies, if his party is voted back to power in the upcoming assembly elections.

Trump Withdraws From Paris Climate Agreement, Again

President Donald Trump signed an executive order soon after taking office on Monday directing the US' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, weakening what has, over the past four years especially, become a global movement to combat the climate crisis.

Civil Hospital Launches Programme For Early Detection Of Pneumonia

To ensure greater awareness and early detection of pneumonia in children, the local health department launched \"Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully\" (SAANS) in Ludhiana on Tuesday.

Man booked for raping minor

Cops say 17-year-old suffered a spinal injury, case registered against Gurditpura village resident

Farm Leaders Booked for Murder Bid

BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) Activists Had Allegedly Attacked a DSP at Jeond Village in Bathinda on Monday

Man Held For Snatching UK Teacher's Phone

A man was arrested for allegedly stealing the phone of a UK-based teacher who was in the city for a week-long teaching programme, officials said.

Security worries mount as Punjab VIPs flood Capital

Delhi cops ask Punjab counterparts to share details of VIP movement and their security details well in advance

Ruckus at meeting to discuss bio-CNG plant at Bhogpur sugar mill

Congress MLA from Adampur Sukhwinder Singh Kotli reportedly indulged in a verbal spat with the local sub-divisional magistrate during a meeting related to bio-CNG plant at Bhogpur sugar mill.

Punjab Docs Call Off Stir After Govt Reinstates Career Progression Scheme

The Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) called off their planned agitation after the Punjab government issued a notification of reinstatement of annual career progressions (ACPs) of medical officers on Monday.

Maoist leader among 14 killed in gunfight

Anti-LWE operations continue

No violation of norms; Kantara 2 gets clean chit from forest officials

Following allegations by local villagers that the crew of Kantara: Chapter 1 has violated norms during the shoot of the film in the Heruru forest area of Karnataka, Forest Department officials have refuted the claims.

Humbled after encounter with encounter specialist

My husband was evaluating a thesis from Lucknow, and I saw it as a divine proposition. I cajoled him to take me along and we would pay obeisance at Ayodhya.

DC Jorwal reviews prep for National Voters' Day event

With three days left for the 15th National Voters' Day celebrations at the Government College for Girls on Saturday, district election officer-cum-deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal reviewed the preparation of the state-level event on Tuesday.

Power Corp JE Held on Graft Charges

The state vigilance bureau (VB) on Tuesday arrested a Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) junior engineer red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹5,000, an officials spokesperson said.

J&K govt removes BJP leader Hina Bhat as khadi board head

The J&K government removed senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hina Bhat as the head of the Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) and constituted a new board which will be headed by deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary, who is also the industries minister.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Dividend for Viksit Bharat

As India marches confidently towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047, the transformative impact of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme is a testament to how far we have come in our transition from a focus on women's development to women-led development.

Small Businesses, Startups May Get More Budget Aid

The Union Budget for 2025-26 is likely to step up financial support for startups and small businesses that account for nearly a third of India's economic output.

House Panel May Discuss Inclusion Of NRIs In Parl

A suggestion to discuss the possibility of non-resident Indians (NRIs) getting representation in Indian Parliament was floated by Congress lawmaker Deepender Singh Hooda during a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said.

For America, why India is not China

Ten reasons why the Trump Administration should hold off on tariff hikes for India