The Trump administration halts federal child care funding, demanding extra verification from all states. Minnesota faces intense focus amid fraud claims, sparking legal and political backlash. Read the full story.
A viral video by YouTuber Nick Shirley alleging massive fraud in Minnesota's childcare funding program has ignited a national debate, prompted an FBI review, and drawn reactions from top politicians.
Explore the rise of child influencers aged 3-7 on Instagram and YouTube in India. Meet the young stars and learn expert insights on the psychological impact of early social media fame.
Delhi High Court criticizes significant delays in implementing crucial IT systems in government hospitals, citing patient care risks. Read the full story on the court's directives.
A routine check on East Coast Road led to the discovery of an illegal child care centre in Chennai. Officials found 21 children in confined rooms without mandatory surveillance. The centre has been sealed.
Hapur police arrested two for kidnapping children to sell to childless couples. A 3-year-old boy was rescued and reunited with his family. Read the full investigation details.
Dense fog and bad weather severely disrupted Delhi-Patna rail services, with Tejas Rajdhani delayed by 16 hours. Read the full report on the widespread passenger inconvenience.
Dehradun administration enrolled 27 children rescued from begging into schools, bringing the 2024 total to 154. 267 children have been rescued and rehabilitated this year through the Intensive Care Centre.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal alleges the central government has failed to transfer welfare pensions, despite the state advancing Rs 25 crore. Over 8.4 lakh beneficiaries affected.
Patna district administration rescued 20 children & 4 women from begging. Joint operation targets trafficking, kids sent to shelter homes. Monthly drives planned. Read more.
The University of Mysore fails to pay monthly pensions to its 1,900+ retired staff, citing a severe fund crunch. Retirees face medical & financial emergencies. Read more.
A Class 10 student from Thuraiyur, Trichy, starts a student-led movement against child marriage after seeing classmates drop out. Her efforts earn official recognition. Read her inspiring story.
The Chandigarh Child Welfare Committee has set January 5 as the last date for admission applications to its Group Home. Apply now to secure a spot for eligible children.
PGI Chandigarh's Advanced Neuroscience Centre, a Rs 490 crore project, misses deadline. Plagued by missing equipment, staff, and even a kitchen. Read the full investigation.
A ₹18.58 crore community centre in Gurgaon's Sector 14 remains unused for a decade due to lack of electricity and clearances. Residents demand CM's intervention for a firm inauguration date.
Ludhiana district administration rescued 11 children from begging in a major drive under Project Jeevanjot 2.0. Officials vow to make city free from child exploitation. Report cases on helpline 1098.
Dharwad DC Divya Prabhu outlines a decade-long campaign to eradicate child marriage. Learn about the 100-day awareness drive and multi-departmental strategy to protect children.
Is your holy basil wilting in the cold? Learn 7 science-backed winter care measures for Tulsi plants to ensure they survive and thrive. Essential guide for Indian homes.
The Trump administration proposes sweeping rules to restrict puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for transgender youth, cutting off Medicaid and Medicare funding. Read the full details.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
Nagpur authorities rescue 15 beggars, including 4 exploited children, in Sitabuldi, Lokmat & Panchsheel Chowk. Action taken under Juvenile Justice Act. Report child begging to Helpline 1098.
US federal agency demands 39 states stop using foster kids' survivor benefits for state costs. Over 27,000 children affected. Learn about the reform push.
IndiGo flight 6E-361 from Pune to Bengaluru turned into an 8-hour ordeal due to delays and multiple boarding changes. Passengers faced frustration as the airline cited Delhi weather. Read the full story.
Mysuru recorded 32 child pregnancy cases between April and October 2025. Experts credit declining numbers to fear of legal action against child marriages. Full details inside.
Himachal Pradesh's failure to transfer land and pay its share is delaying the Rs 6,753 crore Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line. Get the full details on the project's status and strategic implications.
The state-of-the-art Institute of Cardiac Sciences at Jaipur's SMS Hospital remains non-operational, missing its December deadline. Officials cite quality work and final construction stages. Read for details.
Ludhiana Police Commissioner launches a major awareness and enforcement drive against child marriage, registering over 200 cases. Learn about the initiative and its impact.
Indigo flights from Kolhapur to Hyderabad & Bengaluru face major delays, causing cancellations. Nashik services also cancelled. Passengers share ordeal. Details inside.
IndiGo cancels 30+ flights as pilot shortage meets new DGCA duty rules. Passengers face delays at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Airline working to normalize operations.