Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

The Centre on Monday advised states and Union territories to screen and test all suspect mpox cases in the community, and identify isolation facilities in hospitals for both suspect and confirmed......

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child......

Here, HIV-positive people are given a voice

Over the past two years, an NGO has helped people in a north Karnataka district with a high rate of HIV to cope with the devastating effects of the disease. It has alsogiven them a voice to address......

BJP vs Congress: How their manifestos compare

Rediff.com does a quick checklist on what the two manifestos have to say on hot-button issues of the day. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah take a look at the party's......

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

IMAGE: The Indian hockey player has taken urgent leave to explore his legal options after being accused of rape. Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Kumar/Instagram Accused of rape under the stringent......