Bengaluru-based MetroRide Kids claims to be India’s first app-based transport service exclusively for children. Recently launched in Hyderabad, the service plans to expand to Bengaluru within three months. With vehicles ferrying students packed like sardines and instances of drunk driving on the rise, working parents often find themselves on edge, struggling with unreliable transport services …
The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR), led by Chairperson Keisam Pradipkumar, has issued an advisory to the Directorate of Education (S) regarding the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Manual on the Safety and Security of Children in Schools. …
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Australia’s landmark social media ban on under-16 children could set a global precedent. In an ambitious attempt to rein in big tech companies, Australia recently passed a law that bans social media access for children below the age of 16. The law was passed by the Australian Senate on Friday, November 29, with a vote …
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Roblox’s newest updates are still trying to convince parents and families the gaming platform is safe for kids. Gaming platform Roblox is popular with young kids, but investigations from law enforcement and news organizations have found worrisome cases of predators using Roblox to target children, along with a lawsuit alleging illegal gambling on the platform. These growing …
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The squads of the food safety department have started working to ensure the quality of food items sold and distributed in ‘Sannidhanam’, the worship complex. To enhance the safety and security of children under 10 who come to Sabarimala, the Kerala Police introduced a special initiative where all children climbing the mountain from Pampa will …
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