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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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel