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The care homes in Andhra Pradesh violating child rights

Andhra Pradesh’s childcare institutions are grappling with an unsettling reality. Rajulapudi Srinivas finds that recent incidents expose the compromised safety of children post-rescue, underscored by abuse, negligence, and the leaking of sensitive data

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All about CARA, India’s adoption regulation body | Explained

India's adoption system faces delays, confusion & bureaucratic red tape. CARA, the nodal body, has expanded its powers & streamlined processes, yet adoption figures remain low. Laws & procedures must be child-centric & guided by knowing the right thing to do.

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In Kerala, playing politics over Gaza

The conflict in West Asia has triggered a game of political opportunism

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Telangana seeks higher share in Godavari-Cauvery link, agrees to project

Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers agrees to sign MoU after addressing issues specific to member States. Telangana seeks higher share of water, minimised land acquisition. 400 hectares of land needed for 1st phase of project. Polavaram suggested as alternative source point. Ken-Betwa, Parbati-Kalisind-Chambal, Kosi-Mechi links discussed. Allocated waters of…

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Congress is always with Palestine, says Chennithala

Congress party stands with Palestine: Ramesh Chennithala. CWC resolution & Sonia Gandhi's article support Palestinian cause. India has supported Palestine since Mahatma Gandhi's time. PM Modi has taken a different stand.

The Hindu

Officials inquire into safety of minor girls whose data leaked from A.P. shelter home

Officials of the Juvenile Welfare, Correctional Services and Welfare of Street Children Department have reportedly launched an inquiry into the safety of the minor girls whose profiles including mobile phone numbers, photos, addresses and family details have allegedly been leaked. The NTR district administration and the Juvenile Welfare Department officials…

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Sub-Collector inquires into alleged sexual harassment, leak of profiles of minor girls in CWC

Sub-Collector Aditi Singh conducted inquiry into sexual harassment and leak of profiles of 200 minor girls from a girls' shelter home. She grilled CWC member who made copies of the girls' profiles and prepared a book, and preserved data on a pen drive. Inquiry revealed data was collected without CWC…

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Krishna CWC member’s complaint of sexual harassment by another member lies unresolved for over a year

--CWC member in Krishna district faces sexual harassment allegations; officials reportedly kept complaint pending for 1.5 yrs. Woman member of committee alleges indecent behaviour, trauma & threats. Juvenile Welfare Dept. summoned them & settled matter. LCC has received 3 complaints in last yr & awarded punishment in 2 cases.

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Teacher at tuition centre booked for beating Class VI student

Kollam East police register case against tuition teacher for beating Class VI student for not completing homework. Minister for Health, Women and Child Development Veena George orders officials to visit child. Protest marches held by students organisations. Teacher Riyas absconding. CWC providing counselling and legal steps initiated against teacher. Many…

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Governor disassociates with Child Welfare Council

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Huge inflows into Godavari affecting construction activity at Polavaram project, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu

Huge inflows into Godavari affecting construction activity at Polavaram project, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu. We are waiting for the decision of the Central Water Commission on the way forward regarding the damaged diaphragm wall, he says. The Union Cabinet is yet to give its nod to the revised…

The Hindu

Does India need to relook the Dam Safety Act? | Explained

Do the frequency and scale of disasters like in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh reveal a pattern of neglect?

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A.P. girls’ home staff gave out confidential data many times earlier, reveals probe by child rights’ panel

SCPCR reprimanded staff of Girls' Shelter Home for data leak. An SOP will be issued to CWCs to protect data of rescued children. Investigation into case ongoing. Department of Juvenile Welfare, Correctional Services and Welfare of Street Children is planning to issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Child…

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Profiles of rescued minor girls leaked some 45 days ago in Vijayawada

Inquiry reveals woman employee of Girls' Home in Vijayawada leaked confidential profiles of minor girls to CWC member, violating Juvenile Justice Act. Officials launched inquiry after report in The Hindu. Inquiry officers investigating why data was leaked, if profiles shared with others, and other relevant details. CWC members and staff…

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Varnotsavam begins in Kollam

Diverse and creative programmes would be organised in the district as part of the Children’s Day celebrations this year

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Caste calculus by Congress may be tested in upcoming Assembly polls

The CWC resolution was a natural outcome of the party’s formulation after the Bihar caste survey results were out.

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Officials begin probe into ‘leak of profiles of minor girls’ from Krishna CWC

--Inquiry team from Juvenile Welfare, Correctional Services, and Welfare of Street Children and Labour Dept. investigated alleged data leakage from Krishna District CWC. Team seized spiral book and electronic gadgets, questioned CWC members. Inquiry focused on how and why confidential data was leaked, procedure for preparing profiles of CNCP, and…

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Profiles of rescued minor girls leaked from Krishna CWC, Collector orders inquiry

Rights activists celebrate Int'l Day of Girl Child, data of 200+ minor girls rescued from State leaked from Krishna CWC. Data of CNCP prohibited from disclosure, breach of data feared. Inquiry to be conducted into leakage of confidential data from CWC.

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CWC formulation on Israel-Hamas conflict invites attack from BJP, stirs debate within

Congress supports ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, but opinion divided in CWC meeting over absence of Hamas in resolution. BJP accuses Congress of supporting terror, while Congress says BJP doing politics over situation. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh clarifies party's stance on Twitter.

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Poll announcement marks farewell of BJP in five States: Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the announcement also marks “the farewell of the BJP and its allies from these States”

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Our government will conduct a country-wide caste census: Congress Working Committee

Congress to conduct nation-wide caste census, remove 50% cap on reservation, implement 33% women's quota in Lok Sabha/Assemblies. Rahul Gandhi calls it “progressive and powerful step” for emancipation of poor. CWC resolution condemns targeting of journalists & expresses anguish over Manipur crisis.

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Congress govt in Karnataka will publish caste census report once it’s submitted: Siddaramaiah

The Congress Working Committee following a four-hour long discussion on October 9, unanimously adopted a resolution to support the idea of a caste census

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CWC to focus on poll strategy, caste census during meet

CWC meet to discuss caste census, poll strategies for 5 states. Congress to counter BJP's Hindutva agenda with push for caste census. Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka have announced census.

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12-year-old boy missing from children’s home in A.P.’s Guntur district for two months

The missing of a Class-6 student from Chiguru Children’s Home raises many questions. Twelve-year-old Bharat Kumar left for school on Aug. 11 but didn't return.

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What caused the flood in Sikkim? | Explained

Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in Himalayas pose a major risk to hydropower projects and people living downstream. Early warning systems, better coordination and greater awareness are needed to mitigate the risk.

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