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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicNational Commission for Protection of Child Rights

Topic: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

‘No songs promoting alcohol’: Chandigarh child rights body’s advisory to Diljit Dosanjh ahead of concert

The commission recommends avoiding songs about alcohol, drugs & violence, saying, 'Some songs are not good for children.' Children shouldn't be exposed to sound levels above 120 decibels, it says.

RTE exemption for madrasas doesn’t take away child’s constitutional safeguards, NCPCR tells SC

Child rights' body told top court that Madrasas are an 'unfit' place to receive proper education, and that prescribed curriculum contains 'texts that profess Supremacy of Islam'.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.