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Topic: Helpline

Raj Bhavan ‘Peace Room’ ahead of Bengal panchayat polls draws mixed reactions, ‘unconstitutional’ says TMC

Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose's move has been appreciated by members of BJP, Congress & CPI(M), but they point out that his powers are limited.

Home ministry operationalises national helpline, reporting platforms to prevent cyber fraud

The facility empowers both the banks and the police by leveraging new-age technologies for sharing online fraud-related information and taking action in almost real-time.

States miss deadline to set up helpline for elderly during Covid. Govt says but Covid’s to blame

Calls on the helpline, Elderline, have, however, gone up from 475 to 20,000 in the past three weeks, said the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

Senior citizens in New Delhi can now get medical help, counselling via 24-hour helpline

The Hasgulla Helpline and a van will reach senior citizens to offer technical assistance and help them remain motivated amid the pandemic.

Yogi govt says will pay salary dues to ‘women helpline’ staffers soon, service to continue

Women employees of the helpline had threatened to launch hungerstrike if their demands were not met. '181' will now be merged with ‘112’ police helpline.

Most suicide helplines are of little help as they don’t work when people need them

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death put the spotlight on mental health helplines, but attempts to contact a dozen of them over two days mostly went unanswered.

Delhi govt announces four dedicated helplines for ambulance services

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tweeted details about the numbers, which were set up to ease the pressure on the ambulance helpline.

Inter-caste couples can now avail 24-hour helpline number in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu govt's initiative aims to create awareness programmes and prevent honour killings.

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.