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To save the other kids and females, the convict must stay inside the four walls of the prison until he is closer to the Sunset of his virility, the Punjab and Haryana High Court said.

Punjab and Haryana High Court says mothers have blind love for 'raja betas' who can be villainous, gives 30-year jail term to man in rape, murder case

December 26, 2025 12:39 pm

Punjab Haryana HC Raja Betas remark: Handing out a 30-year jail term to a man for the rape and murder of a minor, the bench said 'in this part of India', family members, especially mothers, often exhibit blind love for 'precious' sons.

Ratna Pathak Shah recalled how her grandmother started crying after her sister Supriya's birth

‘I remember my paternal grandmother crying loudly’: Ratna Pathak Shah on how sister Supriya's birth exposed deep-rooted bias within her family; how it shapes a child

July 12, 2025 9:57 am

Ratna Pathak Shah said that her father consciously challenged gender bias through small acts like distributing celebratory sweets

Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi

WCD minister calls for commitment to education, safety, empowerment of girls

January 24, 2025 5:15 pm

On National Girl Child Day, Women and Child Development minister highlights importance of girl education, safety and empowerment.

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What are the must-know schemes related to the girl child for your UPSC exam

February 20, 2025 10:25 am

As India celebrated National Girl Child Day on 25th January, here's our knowledge nugget of the day on important government schemes related to the girl child that you must not miss for your upcoming UPSC Prelims 2025.

National Girl Child Day 2025 is annually celebrated on January 24 in India; here's all you need to know.

National Girl Child Day 2025: Know the date, history, significance, and more

January 24, 2025 8:40 am

National Girl Child Day 2025: This national observance serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate that girls receive equal opportunities and support, eliminating gender biases.

International Day of the Girl Child 2024: Established by the United Nations in 2012, this day highlights the need to address issues such as gender inequality, child marriage, and limited access to education and healthcare.

International Day of the Girl Child 2024: Know the date, theme, origin, and significance

October 11, 2024 8:09 am

International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, was established by the UN to focus on gender equality, education, and healthcare, advocating for the rights of girls and inspiring global action towards a more inclusive future.

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Maharashtra cabinet approves 'Dear Daughter scheme' for welfare of girl child

October 10, 2023 4:48 pm

As per the decision, a family with a yellow and saffron ration card will receive Rs 5000 after the birth of a girl child, Rs 6000 after she is enrolled in standard first, Rs 7000 after the sixth standard, Rs 8000 after standard 11 and Rs 75,000 after completing 18 years of age.