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India has called for accountability for attacks on schools and children in conflict zones, telling the UN Security Council that rising violations against children reflect a collective global failure. It also highlighted DIKSHA as a model for ensuring education during conflicts.

A woman and her alleged live-in partner were detained in Nandigama, Ranga Reddy district, after neighbours found two young children with burn injuries allegedly caused by physical abuse. Residents intervened, confronted the duo and handed them over to the police.

A 34-year-old man and his two young children were found dead in Nizam Sagar reservoir in Kamareddy district. Police suspect the man killed the children before entering the water. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Malaysia has begun enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, requiring platforms to verify users' ages and remove underage accounts. The move aims to improve online safety, though critics warn about privacy concerns and potential enforcement loopholes

Seven family members, including three children, died in a fire at a residential building in Delhi’s Palam area. Rescue teams battled flames and smoke as two others were injured while escaping. Authorities continue investigations to determine the cause

  Six members of a cloth merchant’s family, including five children, died after a massive fire engulfed their two-storey home in Meerut’s Lisari Gate area. The blaze, intensified by stored cloth, left one elderly woman critical and injured a neighbour during rescue efforts 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to challenge social media companies over harmful algorithms targeting children. At a mental health gala, they highlighted AI dangers, announced partnerships for online safety, and emphasized youth mental health as central to their foundation’s mission

A global study has found that children with higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids face a lower risk of developing myopia. Researchers linked omega-3s to improved eye health, while high saturated fat intake was associated with increased risk.

Delhi is launching a mental health programme for children, workers, and seniors using teleconsultation, counselling, and AYUSH therapies. The four-tier system offers anonymous help and support, from phone calls to hospital care, aiming to reduce stress and promote wellness

Taking a lesson from last year’s major surge in dengue infections in Telangana, senior pediatricians have urged parents to be cautious and educate themselves about precautions.

Tension broke out in Punjagutta after local leaders locked a GHMC community hall used for educating poor children. Volunteers from Sushila Devi Memorial Trust were forced to conduct classes outdoors. Police say they have not received any complaint.

Blaze engulfs a three-storey building in old city; most of the victims die due to asphyxiation

Aarti revealed that she chose silence for the past year—not because she was weak, but because her sons needed peace more than she needed to defend herself

He was identified as Subhash (41), a RMP by profession and his children as Marin (13) and Aradhya (10).

"We are not inclined to entertain the current petition, as the relief sought falls within the realm of policy decisions," the bench observed. While dismissing the plea, the court granted the petitioner the liberty to submit a representation to the appropriate authority.

By 2031-35, Telangana State's population growth rate, defined as the pace at which the population increases over time, is projected to decline sharply, nearing zero at 0.3.

Scarlet fever is a seasonal bacterial infection in children caused by group A Streptococcus, and it can be treated with specific antibiotics. Symptoms typically appear within 2 to 5 days after the child is exposed to the bacteria.

Pediatric practice, in particular, is a frontline battleground where this resistance is becoming evident, often compounded by misinformation and misguided antibiotic prescriptions, says health expert

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development said in a statement that it would celebrate Veer Bal Diwas and the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar with nationwide activities, highlighting the achievements and potential of India's youngsters

Under the world-first law, children and teenagers under the age of 16 in Australia will be banned from using social media from the end of next year, a move the government and the opposition party argue is necessary to protect their mental health and well-being, Xinhua news agency reported