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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SC seeks response of Centre, states on plea for norms to prevent heatwave deaths
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Centre and states on a petition seeking nationwide regulations to prevent heatwave deaths of unorganised workers, labourers, and children, the worst sufferers. Lawyer Adil Sharfuddin moved the court, citing government data on the heatwave deaths over the past five years. (HT PHOTO) A bench of Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai and justices K Vinod Chandran and Joymalya Bagchi said the matter will be heard after four weeks. Delhi lawyer Adil Sharfuddin moved the court for the regulations, citing government data on the heatwave deaths over the past five years. Senior advocate MR Shamshad, who appeared for Sharfuddin, said the Rajasthan high court in April took suo motu cognisance of heatwave deaths. He added the high court urged the Union government to declare a national emergency when cities in north India were reeling under temperatures above 45°C. Shamshad said the high court proceedings have closed and there is no way to get a response from the Union government on whether it intends to come out with heat protection regulations with enforceable obligations on employers and state authorities to provide for flexible work hours, sufficient hydration, etc. He sought an action plan to mitigate the impact of heatwave conditions. The petition, filed through advocate Shashank Singh, cited data on heatwave deaths from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), National Centre for Disease Control, and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). In 2022, the NCRB recorded 730 such deaths. The plea said outdoor workers are the worst-affected due to these heat events as they have to work in scorching heat with little to no respite. It listed manual labourers, hawkers, garbage collectors, mine workers, brick kiln workers, and gig workers at high risk. 'As these jobs fall under the unorganised sector, with no social security and health care workers expose themselves to serious risk by carrying out their work even during the extreme heat days.' Heatwaves fall within the definition of 'disaster' as per the Disaster Management Act. The petition said that the NDMA is mandated to lay down policies, guidelines, and plans for reducing risk of heatwave NDMA issued non-binding guidelines in 2016 and 2019 on heatwave management. The petition sought mandatory regulations for uniform compliance across all states.
India.com
15 hours ago
- India.com
Massive Spike In Cybercrime Cases in India From 2018 To 2022: NCRB Data
Cybercrime Cases In India: Cybercrime in India has seen a steep rise of over 140 per cent in the past five years, with cases more than doubling between 2018 and 2022, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Tuesday. According to the latest report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the number of cybercrime cases registered in 2018 was 27,248. This figure rose sharply to 65,893 in 2022, Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha. These crimes include offences carried out using communication devices such as mobile phones, computers, and internet networks. However, the NCRB clarified that specific data related to complaints lodged by elderly citizens is not maintained separately. The Ministry of Home Affairs has stated that 'Police' and 'Public Order' fall under the responsibility of State Governments as per the Constitution. Therefore, the prevention and investigation of cyber crimes lie primarily with the States and Union Territories. However, the Central Government supports their efforts through advisories and funding under different schemes aimed at enhancing the capacity of local law enforcement agencies. To strengthen India's response to cybercrime, the Central Government has taken several steps. These include setting up the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), launching the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal ( and starting the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) in 2021. According to the Ministry, over Rs 5,489 crore has been saved through timely intervention in more than 17.82 lakh financial fraud complaints reported under CFCFRMS. To further help citizens, a 24x7 helpline number '1930' has also been operationalised. In addition, the government has blocked more than 9.42 lakh SIM cards and over 2.6 lakh mobile IMEIs involved in cybercrimes. Awareness campaigns have also been a major part of the government's strategy, the Minister of State explained. From caller tunes in multiple languages warning against digital scams to ads in Metros, newspapers, and cinema halls, various channels have been used to educate the public. 'Even the Prime Minister spoke about the dangers of 'digital arrests' in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on October 27, 2024,' MoS Kumar stated. The Government has also involved social media influencers, Prasar Bharati, and events like Raahgiri and IPL to spread awareness. Campaigns have reached schools, railway stations, and even religious events like Kumbh Mela 2025.
India Today
a day ago
- Health
- India Today
One in 13 suicides in India in 2022 was of a student: Government data
Student suicides accounted for 7.6% of all suicides reported across the country in 2022. While this marked a slight drop from 8.0% in 2021 and 8.2% in 2020, the numbers still point to a deeply worrying trend. The data, drawn from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), was shared in the national parliament this week by the Minister of State for figures reveal more than just statistics. They show a burden silently carried by young minds, many of whom are struggling in ways that go departments, particularly the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, have stepped in with new efforts. One such step is the 'MANODARPAN' initiative, a programme offering psychological support through counselling helplines and live programme has already reached a large number of students across the this, the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) has been expanded to cover 767 focuses on suicide prevention and teaches life skills in both schools and colleges. Mental health is also being tied closely with addiction EFFORTS ADDRESS A GROWING CONCERNRecognising the rise of substance abuse among youth, the government has launched stronger anti-drug education bodies, including the University Grants Commission (UGC), have asked institutions to take responsibility for student well-being. The emphasis is now on physical fitness, mental strength, and emotional are encouraged to introduce sports, wellness programmes, and stress management activities on leading technical institutions have already started to respond. IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Guwahati have begun workshops on mental resilience for students and teachers under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training are important steps. But what remains is the question of everyday care, how teachers, parents, and classmates can spot signs of distress, and how communities can support young people not just when they fall, but before they begin to is not just a policy issue. It is a quiet crisis that needs listening, not just planning.(WITH INPUTS FROM PTI)- Ends
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Student suicides dip slightly but mental health crisis deepens, shows NCRB data
New Delhi: Student suicides accounted for 7.6 per cent of all suicide cases reported in India in 2022, a marginal decline from 8 per cent in 2021 and 8.2 per cent in 2020, according to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). But the dip offers little comfort as the data underscores a deepening mental health crisis, with states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh reporting nearly one-third of the cases. Experts and lawmakers warned that rising academic pressure, career uncertainty, loneliness, violence, substance abuse and lack of family support are fuelling this alarming trend. Concerns are particularly acute in competitive exam coaching hubs, such as Kota in Rajasthan, where extreme competition and gruelling schedules have been linked to a spate of student deaths. The issue figured prominently in the last session of Parliament, with MPs demanding a commission to probe student suicides in Kota and elite institutions. In a written reply in Lok Sabha on Monday - the first day of Parliament's Monsoon session - the govt admitted that despite the educational reforms and mental health initiatives, "extreme academic pressure" continues to push vulnerable students to the brink. Minister of state for education Sukanta Majumdar said multi-pronged measures were being rolled out to address the crisis, including psychological support for students, teachers and families. The education ministry's flagship programme Manodarpan has reached lakhs of students through counselling helplines and live interactive sessions while the health ministry's district mental health programme (DMHP) covers 767 districts with suicide prevention services and life skills training in schools and colleges. Recognising the role of addiction as an emerging issue among the youth, the govt has intensified anti-drug campaigns alongside mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued advisories to higher education institutions to prioritise physical fitness, sports, student welfare and emotional well-being. Institutions like IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi and IIT-Guwahati have begun conducting workshops on stress management and resilience under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme. In Jan last year, the govt also issued guidelines to regulate private coaching institutes, asking states to ensure mental health support, end batch segregation and closely monitor student welfare.
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Woman regrets filing false dowry, domestic violence cases against husband; netizens react, ‘Indian men: save yourselves'
A Reddit post shared a woman's story that deeply moved many readers. She had a love marriage and two children. After a small fight with her husband, her father and brother forced her to file false dowry and domestic violence cases. The case lasted four years and ended with a settlement. Now, at 37, her husband has remarried. Her own parents and her brother's wife, who once supported her, now treat her badly. The woman regrets her actions and feels like a complete failure. She thought about apologising to her husband, but it's too late. 'Thought of going to my husband and apologize for all cases i filed on him and family. But he got married. I am 37 years now complete failure in my life,' the woman wrote. 'What goes around comes around. PERIOD,' reacted a social media user on Reddit. Another user sympathised with 'the trauma her husband had to go through'. 'One who was supposed to be your peace and comfort zone f***ed up so hard that you don't even like to hear his/her name is a trauma i wouldn't want my enemies to go through,' came from another. Another wrote, 'Temporary anger, manipulative relatives and just being plain greedy and gullible.' 'Like how tf they are not even relatives, they are her parents and siblings. How can be someone be so close yet manipulative,' wondered another. 'Indian men: save yourselves from such hypocrites… The actions described suggest a calculated approach, aligning with Machiavellian principles. To claim a lack of awareness, particularly for an individual in their thirties, is not credible; such a claim is an attempt to evade responsibility,' posted another. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2022 data on police disposal of crimes against women, a total of 34,662 cases were reported as false (marked as 'Cases Ended as Final Report – False'). There were 39,202 cases that 'Ended as Mistake of Fact or of Law or Civil Dispute'. This includes 7,076 cases under Cruelty by Husband or his Relatives, 4,340 cases of Rape and 6,821 cases under Assault on Women with Intent to Outrage her Modesty. Also, 8,588 cases under Kidnapping and Abduction also ended as false.
