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.
Indian Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a 24-year-old sailor off Goa, rescued 4 fishermen from Sri Lanka, and detained 35 poachers in Bangladeshi boats. Read about their lifesaving missions.
A French tourist sustained grievous leg injuries in Hampi, Karnataka, and was rescued after two days. Local farmers found him in a banana plantation. Read the full story of survival.
Thane police rescue a 7-day-old baby from traffickers demanding Rs 6 lakh. Five arrested in Badlapur after a decoy operation. Read the shocking details.
A major fire erupted in a 23-storey Mumbai building in Andheri West. Over 40 people, including filmmaker Sandeep Singh, were rescued. Read the full details of the incident and rescue operation.
Forest field staff in Coimbatore rescued an abandoned black leopard cub near Maruthamalai. Officials aim to reunite the healthy cub with its mother in the nearby reserve forest. Read more.
South Asian media bodies condemn violent attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices in Dhaka. They demand the release of over 100 detained journalists and call for justice. Read more.
Bangladeshi journalists report death threats and surveillance before the 2026 elections. Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star were attacked. Read about the escalating press freedom crisis.
Bangladeshi journalists report their right to life is under threat as mobs target media. Police defend delayed response. Read the full report on the escalating press freedom crisis.
Mohali district rescues 31 begging children in three days, leading Punjab's Jeevanjot campaign. 68 children saved since August. Minister warns of strict action against child trafficking.
Israeli security forces successfully rescued a civilian in Jericho after fears of a Palestinian abduction. The operation highlights ongoing tensions in the West Bank. Read the full details.
Lingamma, once an illiterate bonded labourer in Nallamala forests, is now a village sarpanch. Discover her incredible journey of resilience and democratic triumph. Read her full story.
A newborn baby was rescued after being abandoned on a rooftop in Kanpur's Manyavar Kanshiram Colony. Police are investigating the incident. Read the full story for details.
Jajpur police raided a rented house, arresting two for alleged human trafficking and rescuing four women. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody. Read the full details.
After MLC Ivan D'Souza raised the issue, CM Siddaramaiah announced a new vehicle for Mangaluru's Information Dept, ending a six-month struggle for journalists' transport.
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Furious protesters set fire to media houses in Dhaka after a political killing, trapping journalists inside. Over two dozen rescued as global press safety concerns rise. Read the full report.
Violent protesters set fire to newspaper offices in Bangladesh, trapping journalists. Over 25 were rescued after a desperate plea. Details on the attack and press freedom crisis.
Violent riots erupted in Dhaka following the death of Osman Hadi, leading to arson attacks on media offices and targeted assaults on journalists. An uneasy calm now prevails.
Adarsh Behera from Jagatsinghpur, trapped in Sudan's civil war, was rescued by Indian authorities after being held captive by paramilitary forces. Read his harrowing survival story.
A routine kidnapping probe in Erode uncovers a vast interstate child trafficking network. Over 60 individuals involved, key coordinators absconding. Read the shocking details.
A 15-year-old Nepali girl was rescued from human trafficking near the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich. The trafficker, an 18-year-old man, was arrested by a joint SSB and AHTU team. Read the full story.
IISER Pune's inaugural VOICE Fellowship begins with 40+ journalists. Experts stress inclusive science communication & why scientists must engage the public. Read more.
National media unions unite in Delhi, demanding a new wage board and opposing the four labour codes. Key demands include better pay, job security, and press freedom. Read the full story.
Journalist and media worker unions united at a national conference to demand the formation of a new wage board and oppose the four new labour codes. Key demands include social security and job security.
Two minor girls from West Bengal, missing for 10 days, were rescued in Odisha's Balasore. Four arrests made in a coordinated police operation. Read the full story.
Delhi Police declared bomb threats to IWPC and DUJ a hoax after thorough search. Offices on Ashoka Road and Connaught Place were secured. Read the full details.
Delhi Police conducted searches at the DUJ and IWPC offices after bomb threat emails. No explosives were discovered. The incident caused alarm in Connaught Place. Read the full details.
Forest officials in Mysuru rescued a distressed tiger cub near Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. The cub is now under expert veterinary care. Read about the dramatic rescue operation.
A 23-year-old MBA graduate from Meerut was trafficked to Myanmar, held captive, and forced to work for Chinese cyber criminals. He was rescued in a raid and repatriated to India. Read the full story.