Child Abuse
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Delhi: 10-year-old domestic worker was beaten with hot tongs by employers, allege girl’s relatives
The girl has alleged that she was beaten up often for not working according to the couple’s instructions.
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Mumbai priest’s conviction for child abuse sparks debate on church procedures for victim protection
The Indian Church must bring in a new approach to victim support and transparency in procedures to combat the clergy abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
Flavia Agnes
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Former Meghalaya MLA gets 25 years in jail for raping minor
A special court sentenced three others to life for trying to push the 14-year-old into prostitution.
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Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League live: Neeraj Chopra finishes second; Kishore Jena ninth
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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‘Cases of pedophilia are increasing’: Allahabad HC denies bail to man accused of raping 13-year-old
The court said the common man will not trust the judiciary if courts do not take the right decision at the right time.
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Tripura: Seven teenagers rape 8-year-old girl after inviting her to play, say police
Four of them have been sent to a juvenile home and two have been hospitalised after they tested positive for Covid-19. One is still on the run.
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Uttar Pradesh: 6-year-old battles for life after man rapes her, police release sketches of suspect
She has already undergone one surgery and doctors said she was stable but not out of danger.
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Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Delhi: Driver arrested for allegedly raping 5-year-old girl inside embassy premises in Chanakyapuri
The accused does not work at the embassy, but stays with his parents at the quarters there.
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Child protection officers aided abusers in Muzaffarpur home – who will monitor the monitors?
In the Bihar case, the officials meant to protect vulnerable children were convicted for abetting their sexual abuse, raising several questions.
Aarefa Johari
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Kerala: Catholic priest arrested for allegedly sexually abusing minor boys at shelter home
Father George TJ had been abusing six boys at the shelter home in Kochi for several months, said the police.
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The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Why Australian courts stopped media from reporting on a Catholic priest’s child sex abuse conviction
The suppression orders prohibiting reportage on the George Pell trials were lifted on February 26.
Jason Bosland, The Conversation
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Bihar: CBI files FIRs against two shelter homes in Munger district accused of child abuse
The agency booked the director of Novelty Welfare Society, and the office-bearers of the Panaah shelter home on Wednesday.
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Bihar: CBI registers first information reports against two more shelter homes accused of child abuse
Officials who run these shelter homes are being investigated, agency personnel said.
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The Field
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League live: Neeraj Chopra finishes second; Kishore Jena ninth
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Delhi court frames sexual harassment charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli stars as Bengaluru beat Punjab to stay in hunt for playoff spot