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Bengaluru, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health. "The 'Responsible Digital Use Among Students' policy has been prepared by the Department of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) (in Bengaluru) and other stakeholder departme ...Read More >
Overcrowding, congested living conditions, inadequate bathing spaces, not enough guards and a lack of essential security equipment were among key issues in Odisha's prisons, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The report, tabled in the state Assembly on Tuesday, said that as many as 31 of 87 jails in Odisha were overcrowded. "Availability of less space per inmate led to congested living conditions for the prisoners. Such prisoners were deprived of the standard requisite space ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy designed to address the growing concerns around excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, with a strong focus on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour through a structured school-based framework. Releasing the gist of the draft policy, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the public is aware of the negative effects of mobile phones on health and education, citing link ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Karnataka's Department of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and other stakeholder departments, has drafted a comprehensive policy to address the growing concern of excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students. With nearly one in four adolescents showing signs of problematic internet use, the draft policy recognises the rising burden of mental health issues such as anx ...Read More >
A couple, both tech professionals, reportedly died by suicide in Bengaluru on Monday. The police have registered two separate cases of unnatural death after the families of the deceased filed complaints. Bibi Shaziya Siraj, 31, and Bhanu Chander Reddy Kunta, 32, died by suicide on Monday, reported NDTV. Both were software engineers from Telangana. Bhanu was found hanging in the bedroom, while Shaziya jumped to her death from the 17th floor of the building. According to the report, Shaziya foun ...Read More >
New Delhi - Rotary is recognizing six of its members and program participants age 30 and under as Rotary People of Action: 'Champions of Tomorrow' for their leadership in advancing impactful, youth‑centered initiatives that are helping to create the foundations for brighter futures, today. Among them, Vansh Saini from New Delhi, India has been named one of the six global recipients for 2026, honored for his work in expanding a learning and development program for underprivileged students in Indi ...Read More >
Bengaluru Double Suicide Case: Husband And Wife Found Dead, Marital Issues SuspectedA tech couple from Telangana, living in Bengaluru, died in a suspected suicide case. Bhanu Chander Reddy was found dead inside their flat, while his wife Bibi Shaziya Siraj later died after jumping from their building. Police suspect marital issues and possible health concerns. Two cases have been registered, and further investigation is ongoing. A young couple working in the tech sector was found dead in a susp ...Read More >
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Friday said the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to strengthening the integrated healthcare ecosystem. "Today, healthcare is not limited to hospitals; it must begin at home for individuals to focus on their overall well-being," Jadhav said while addressing virtually the 4th Annual Illness to Wellness Summit in the national Capital. The MoS (Independent Charge) for Aa ...Read More >
Noida, March 30: A 21-year-old BTech student died after allegedly jumping from the 28th floor of a high-rise residential building in Noida's Sector 32 in the early hours of Sunday, police said. Preliminary findings suggest the incident occurred shortly after she was scolded by her parents over an undisclosed issue. According to police, the student jumped from the balcony of her family's apartment in a Wave Amore Society under the Sector 24 police station limits. She was declared dead at the scen ...Read More >
Atsuya Technologies (enterprise operations), SatSure (farm risk), Wysa (mental health), and Intello Labs (crop grading) were among those selected for the AI for ALL Global Impact Challenge, one of the three flagship competitions that are part of the India AI Impact Summit, 2026. The three challenges -- AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi -- together received over 4,650 applications from more than 60 countries. The AI for ALL track alone saw over 1,350 applications globally, with the top 20 selecte ...Read More >
The incident occurred during a public function in Patna on December 15, 2025, where Nitish Kumar allegedly forcibly pulled down the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor. Owaiz Hussain S, an advocate based in Bengaluru, has submitted an official complaint to multiple authorities seeking registration of a Zero FIR and statutory action against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The complaint has been sent to the Director General of Police, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, Karnataka State Commission ...Read More >
Exams in India are more than dates on a calendar. They shape family conversations, influence classroom dynamics, and weigh heavily on a student's mental health. Yet, for decades, the education system has measured success primarily through marks, leaving little space to address emotional well-being or curiosity. Recognising this gap, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) in 2018, a programme designed to create a dialogue about exams, stress, and learning in a holistic wa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar invited criticism from the opposition on Tuesday after he pulled off a woman doctor's hijab at a graduation ceremony. Opening himself up to more questions about his mental health a month after taking oath as the Bihar chief minister for the 10th time, Kumar was seen in a widely shared video clip as pulling a hijab down from the woman's face during a government event in Patna. The video clip shows the 74-year-old politician handing a certificate to a ...Read More >
PATNA: A newly recruited AYUSH doctor in Bihar was taken aback on Monday when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulled the hijab (veil) off her face, while she was receiving her letter of appointment.The incident, a video clip of which has gone viral on social media, took place at 'Samvad', the CM's secretariat, where appointment letters were given away to more than 1,000 AYUSH doctors.PTI could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.According to the CMO, the appointees included 685 Au ...Read More >
Moradabad: A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Uttar Pradesh died by suicide after allegedly coming under intense pressure to meet targets under the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of the voter list. In a three-page handwritten note addressed to the Basic Shiksha Adhikari and District Election Officer, 42-year-old assistant teacher Survesh Singh wrote that despite working day and night, he could not complete the assigned task and had been pushed into mental distress. "My family encouraged me but I f ...Read More >
UNICEF India has selected National Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh as its new Celebrity Advocate, bringing her on board to support key issues affecting children, including mental health, equal opportunities, and overall well-being. Suresh, who works across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, will collaborate with the organisation to highlight the challenges faced by children and adolescents and to promote interventions that ensure their healthy development. Her long-standing support f ...Read More >
PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 14: As part of its CSR initiative, CitiusTech, a global leader in healthcare technology, has launched a program to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved urban communities across 12 slums in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The initiative is supported by DocOnline contributing medical expertise and healthcare services as the knowledge partner, and NGO SEED. The initiative focuses on capacity building, digital healthcare integration, and community ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has categorically distanced itself from claims made by Rohit Arya, the Mumbai-based filmmaker who held 19 people, including 17 children, hostage in Powai on Thursday. Arya, who was killed in a police operation to rescue the hostages, had earlier alleged in a video that the state owed him Rs 2 crore for his company's work on an urban sanitation initiative. Rohit Arya's Claim of Pending Payment Before the tragic standoff, Arya had released a video stating that ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. OpenAI is doubling down on India's fast-growing AI market with a bold offer: a free year of its ChatGPT Go service for every user in the country starting November 4. The giveaway coincides with the company's first DevDay Exchange in India and marks its most aggressive expansion effort yet in a market of 1.4 billion people. Normally priced at 399 rupees (under $5) per year, ChatGPT Go unlocks higher message limits, image generation, and larger file uploa ...Read More >
Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Kidnapper Rohit Arya Shot Dead During Police Operation, 17 Children RescuedA tense hostage crisis at Mumbai's RA Studio ended tragically on Thursday when police rescued 17 children held captive by 35-year-old Rohit Arya. The suspect, who worked at the studio, was shot during the rescue operation and later died in hospital. A frightening hostage situation unfolded in Mumbai's Powai area on Thursday when a man identified as Rohit Arya took at least 17 children hostage at RA ...Read More >
Mumbai: A tense hostage situation in Mumbai's Powai area ended Thursday when police successfully rescued 17 children and two adults from a man identified as Rohit Arya, who later died from bullet injuries sustained during the standoff. The ordeal began when Arya, a schoolteacher from Nagpur, lured around 100 students to RA Studio for what was presented as a web series audition. He selected 17 children and held them hostage on the ground and first floors of the studio for six days. Also Read: M ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced that India will host the inaugural edition of Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) in February 2026. "Mumbai Climate Week aims to become a major platform for climate action across the Global South, with India taking a leadership role. The event will bring together the best minds from across the Global South to find practical solutions for our climate challenges," said the Chief Minister. He added that this p ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has given states and Union Territories eight weeks to report on implementing student mental health guidelines. The Centre also has eight weeks to file a compliance affidavit. These directives follow the court's July 25 judgment aimed at addressing student suicides. The Supreme Court on Monday asked all states and Union Territories to apprise it within eight weeks about the implementation of the guidelines it prescribed to deal with mental health issues and suicide among studen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Emmanuelle "Emman" Atienza, a Filipino content creator and social media personality, has tragically passed away at the age of 19. She gained a massive following on TikTok, with over 900,000 followers, and 273,000 followers on Instagram, where she shared glimpses of her life and personal journey. Her parents, television host Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia, confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media. In their post, they remembered Emman for the joy and love she brought to every ...Read More >
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan has never shied away from speaking openly about mental health. She is the founder of Agatsu, a not-for-profit company dedicated to mental health awareness and support. In her latest post, Ira Khan has shared an update, revealing that she is no longer in therapy. She revealed that after eight years of psychoanalysis, with sessions three times a week, she has now 'graduated' therapy. While she is still on medication, she explained that her therapist felt that she is ...Read More >
Mumbai: Resident doctors across Maharashtra are grappling with faculty shortage, poor academic supervision, increasing workload and lack of adequate infrastructure, according to a recent survey conducted by the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA). Though overburdened, resident doctors do not have access to any grievance redressal mechanism or mental health support systems. On the contrary, they are forced to manage rising patient loads with minimal supervision and limited acade ...Read More >
Although she enjoyed unprecedented success as a leading lady in Bollywood, Parveen Babi's personal life was tumultuous due to her battling several mental health issues. For a while, Parveen was in a relationship with actor Kabir Bedi. In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, Bedi's daughter Pooja reminisced about her interaction with the 'Deewaar' star. Pooja stated that she met Parveen several times as a child. "We used to go to her home. She was very lovely and warm," she recalled. She then went on ...Read More >
As Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark Global Handwashing Day, the government, in partnership with Dettol Uganda, renewed its commitment to promoting hygiene, dignity, and health in schools and communities. The call to action was made by Florence Nambozo, minister of state for Karamoja Affairs, during the celebrations and the official launch of phase II of the Dettol Hygiene Quest, a global education programme designed to equip young children with essential hygiene skills for life. Tar ...Read More >
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