"child-safety"

A private school headmaster was arrested in Jagtial on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting an LKG student. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act following a complaint by the girl’s mother. The student reportedly narrated the incident to her mother

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre on a PIL seeking safeguards for minors accessing social media. The plea seeks parental consent and identity verification, arguing that children face risks including exploitation, grooming, cyberbullying, data misuse and exposure to inappropriate content

At least 15,917 children were reported missing across Bangladesh between January and July 2026, according to police data cited by the International Society for Human Rights. The rights body raised concerns over child safety, trafficking risks and alleged delays in investigations

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims by 29 US states alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed children, misled users about safety and improperly collected minors’ data, while introducing new restrictions for teenage users across the US

Former Meta engineering director Arturo Bejar testified that Instagram took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach toward users under 13, prioritising engagement over safety. He alleged Meta knew children were using the platform and lacked adequate age-detection goals and safeguards

The NHRC on Friday issued notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over reports of students risking their lives by crossing the Betwa River on check dam pillars to reach school in Vidisha. It sought a detailed report within two weeks, citing safe education rights

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay USD 567 million to address harm caused to young people through its platforms. Most of the money will fund treatment services, while the rest will support awareness, prevention, screening, and related programmes over five years

A 16-month-old girl tragically died after accidentally falling into a water-filled bucket at a residence in Kanchanbagh. Family members rushed the child to hospital, but she succumbed during treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce stricter social media restrictions for teenagers, including a potential under-16 ban. The move aims to protect children from harmful online content, excessive screen time and other digital safety risks

C Joseph Vijay inaugurated the ‘Singappen’ special police unit to enhance women’s safety, prevent crimes against women and children, and introduce drone-based patrols. The government also announced fresh recruitment and funding for the initiative

Acting swiftly on a missing child complaint, Bandlaguda Police traced a four-year-old girl within two hours in Ghouse Nagar, Hyderabad. The child’s mother reported her missing around 2 pm, prompting immediate police action.

Hyderabad City Police, led by Commissioner VC Sajjanar, dismissed a viral social media message about a woman allegedly luring children as fake. Authorities urged citizens to avoid spreading rumours and report suspicious activity through official channels

Three children aged three to six died in a Varanasi village after allegedly consuming poisonous kaner fruit while playing. Police said the incident appears accidental, with no foul play suspected, and precautionary medical checks conducted for other children present

In Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, a seven-year-old girl walked nearly 5 km away after being scolded for watching cartoons. Police traced her via CCTV and rescued her within four hours, reuniting her safely with her relieved parents

A 40-year-old man accused of raping a 4-year-old in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, was shot in the leg by a woman police inspector when he attempted to flee during crime reconstruction. He is hospitalized and out of danger, police said

A 10-year-old Dalit girl was found hanging at her rented house in Andhra’s Konaseema district. Her mother, a staff nurse, discovered the body after returning from Kakinada. Police have launched a probe and registered a case under Section 194 of BNSS

In Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district, Narayan Rao, accused of attempting sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Komaticheruvu Lake while in police custody. His family alleges murder, sparking protests and demands for strict action

In a shocking incident in Nalgonda, Telangana, a 27-year-old woman killed her two children before committing suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest family disputes as the cause. The case follows several similar tragic incidents in the state in recent months

At the Abhayam Masoom Summit 2025, Sai Durgha Tej highlighted child safety, urging parents to build open communication, monitor social media use, spend quality time, and ensure education with collective responsibility.

The actor appreciated Chief Minister for ensuring stringent rules and swift action to clinch a safer environment for children.