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Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for under-16s; Andhra weighs simil
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late 2025; France & Greece introduced bans for those under 15, and Spain mandated age verification for minors under 16. Read More
Nepalese Election Commission warns against involving children in poll camp
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
In a recent statement, the commission reminded stakeholders that the use of minors in rallies, door-to-door canvassing, publicity events or any other form of electoral promotion is strictly prohibited. EC Officials said they have received reports of children being mobilised during campaign a
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Minor boy stabbed to death in Mangolpuri; 3 accused minors apprehended
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
A minor boy was stabbed to death in Mangolpuri after an altercation escalated into a violent quarrel, with three minor accused apprehended in connection with the incident.
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"Govt dug up 20-year-old incident to humiliate Shankaracharya": Akhilesh Y
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
The controversy erupted after a POCSO court directed the Jhunsi police station to register a case based on a complaint by Shakumbhari Peethadhishwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj. The complainant, who is associated with the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust, alleged the sexual ex
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FIR registered against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, disciple under POCSO Act
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
The allegations relate to incidents said to have occurred between January 13, 2025 and February 15, 2026. The complaint contains serious charges concerning sexual offences involving minors.
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"Case is fabricated:" Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati dismisses allegat
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati dismissed the allegations of sexual exploitation of minors as fabricated, noting that his legal team has already informed the court of this stance on Saturday.
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Uttar Pradesh: POCSO Court Orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
A Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, ordered the registration of an FIR against Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Saturday. The order follows allegations of sexual exploitation of minors levelled against
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"Protect minors online": TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu seeks social m
Updated : 1 month ago IST
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu wrote a letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the alarming rate of social media addiction and its impact on minors.
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Two minors apprehended in West Delhi's Khyala stabbing case
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Two minors have been apprehended in connection with a stabbing incident in West Delhi's Khyala in which a minor boy died, police said on Tuesday.
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China tightens curbs on Tibetan religious life, bars children under 18 fro
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Notices stating "Children under 18 are not allowed in the monastery" were reportedly posted at the monastery entrance in Kham, indicating stricter enforcement of long-standing regulations restricting minors' involvement in religious life, according to Phayul.
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Delhi Police launches Op Shastra to target individuals sharing pictures wi
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Over 500 teams and 2000 personnel were involved, investigating 6000+ profiles, leading to 83 arrests (67 adults, 16 minors), 61 FIRs registered, 82 weapons and 93 live cartridges seized.
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"Children don't need a mobile, they need our presence," says Sonu Sood aft
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
After three minor sisters died after jumping off the 9th floor of their residential building in Ghaziabad during the late hours of Tuesday, actor Sonu Sood expressed concern over online gaming addiction and excessive social media use among children, urging parents and authorities to impos
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