Pope condemns growing scourge of child labour

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 09:25

Pope Francis has deplored the exploitation of children as domestic workers, calling it a form of slavery.

Court query on shielding kids from online exploita

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 22:58

The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked Facebook and other social networking sites how Indian children could be prevented from knowingly or unknowingly getting exploited by adults online.

Woman alleges man of sexual exploitation in UP

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 23:45

A woman on Saturday alleged a man of sexually exploiting her for over two years, police said.

Girl accuses ex-lover of sexually exploiting her

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 21:40

26-year-old girl from Rishikesh alleged that her boyfriend for years exploited her sexually on the pretext of marrying, but finally spurned her as his family refused to accept their relationship.

Two govt officials arrested on sexual exploitation charges in Jharkhand

Last Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 23:04

Two government officials were arrested in connection with a sexual exploitation case in Deogarh, the police said here.

Minor gives birth to child in Dehradun

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 18:21

A 14-year-old gave birth to a child in a hospital here with her family alleging that she was sexually exploited by a man known to them.

Five complaints of sexual exploitation against TTEs in 2012

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 16:11

Five complaints related to sexual exploitation of women in trains were registered against TTEs and one against police personnel in 2012, the ministry of Railways said on Friday.

Rajasthan cabinet clears policy aiming to address women issues

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 21:23

Rajasthan cabinet on Friday cleared a policy aiming to intensify the fight against female foeticide, and women exploitation, so as to ensure a secured environment for the fairer sex in the state.

Women Congress leaders seek dismissal of Shettar govt

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 16:08

The delegation, led by former minister Motamma, submitted a memorandum urging the Governor to direct the government to take steps to protect women from rapes and other crimes.

Hooghly ‘horror home’ shutdown; inmates relieved

Last Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012, 16:21

Now shifted to a shelter home at Narendrapur off Kolkata, the women say they have got a fresh lease of life.

Rohtak shelter home case: Police officer held

Last Updated: Friday, July 6, 2012, 10:52

The Haryana police officer heading the probe into the sexual exploitation and physical and mental torture of inmates at the Apna Ghar shelter home here has been arrested for destruction of evidence, police said Friday.