Mumbai: 16-Year-Old Boy Caught Driving Mercedes-Benz Recklessly At High Speed In Mulund; Mother Booked

2025 年 10 月 4 日 automotive, children, crime, law, local news

Mumbai Police have booked Uma Rakesh Dhingra after her 16-year-old son was caught driving a Mercedes-Benz at high speed in Mulund (West) on September 27. The teen, who initially lied about his age, was found unlicensed. His mother was charged under Section 199(A) of the Motor Vehicles Act for allowing a minor to drive. Investigation is ongoing.

Doctors Report Rise In Myopia Among Youth, Urge ActionTto Prevent ‘Digital Eye Strain’

2025 年 9 月 24 日 children, health, medicine, public health, technology

With nearly 50 per cent of the population projected to develop near-sightedness or myopia due to prolonged digital device usage, doctors highlighted the need for preventive measures to combat ‘digital eye strain’ – particularly among children. Myopia is a visual condition wherein an individual can see nearby objects clearly, while distant objects appear blurry.