Bangladesh confronts growing crisis of juvenile violence

IANS | September 25, 2026 4:57 PM

Dhaka, Sep 25 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with rising incidents of violence involving children, the recent murder of 13-year-old Ishayat Shahriar Apratim in Cumilla district has once again highlighted the vulnerability of children to violence and juvenile crime across the country, a report has stated.

Another video of girl being harassed surfaces in Bihar; police launch probe

IANS | September 25, 2026 11:22 AM

Patna, Sep 25 (IANS) Following similar incidents reported in Bihar’s Jamui and Samastipur districts, an objectionable video allegedly showing the harassment and molestation of a girl at the historic Mandar Hill in Banka district has surfaced on social media, prompting police to launch an investigation.

IIT-Bombay student death case: Locked iPhone becomes key hurdle for Crime Branch

IANS | September 25, 2026 9:01 AM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) The Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating the death of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, is facing a major challenge due to his locked iPhone 17. Sahil's phone had a pattern lock, and even his acquaintances were reportedly unaware of it. Consequently, the police are currently unable to extract data from the device.

SC lays down safeguards to prevent misuse of POCSO Act in matrimonial, custody disputes

IANS | September 24, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court has laid down a set of safeguards to prevent the misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) in matrimonial and child custody disputes, cautioning that false allegations can cause irreparable harm to an accused parent while also adversely affecting custody proceedings.

Greater Noida bus fire: Passengers warned of burning smell, driver ignored them, says FIR

IANS | September 24, 2026 1:37 PM

Greater Noida, Sep 24 (IANS) Passengers travelling on the double-decker bus that caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida had reportedly noticed a burning smell minutes before the blaze erupted; however, the driver and conductor allegedly continued smoking cigarettes inside the vehicle, according to the first information report (FIR).