Human rights
img

Build an Asia axis that doesn’t seek attention and approval of the West

While no one can take away the exceptional achievements of Western countries in science and technology, one can never forget the human cost of Western domination.

published on : 1st October 2023
img

File med records in Rayagada woman death case: NHRC to SP

The Commission issued the direction after considering the report submitted by the Rayagada SP in pursuance of an order issued earlier.

published on : 27th September 2023
img

Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme oustees compensation ‘not enough’

The demands put forth by the HRF include the allocation of two acres of land, the construction of residential houses, and financial assistance.

published on : 21st September 2023
img

Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly’ worsened since Ukraine war began, UN-backed expert says

The report said over half of all protesters who were arrested for what it called “peaceful anti-war activism” were women.

published on : 18th September 2023
img

Deal with hearing on religious freedom in India with equanimity

The US Commission for International Religious Freedom has announced a Congressional hearing on religious freedom in India on September 20.

published on : 18th September 2023
img

Egyptian court gives government critic 6-month sentence in a case condemned by rights groups

Many rights groups criticized the arrest and trial of Kassem, including Amnesty International, which said the charges were politically motivated.

published on : 16th September 2023
img

Top activist 'Grow' Vasu, who protested against Maoist killings in Kerala, released from jail

Vasu was arrested by the Kozhikode Medical College police in July this year after he failed to accept the warrant issued by the court or pay the fine.

published on : 13th September 2023
img

US President Biden says he raised issues on human rights and press freedom with PM Modi

Prior to Biden's visit to New Delhi, the US State Department had reiterated that it has been "regularly" raising the issue of human rights with India and will do so in the future.

published on : 12th September 2023
img

India rejects 'unwarranted and misleading' comments of UN experts on strife-torn Manipur

India's response came after a group of UN experts raised alarm about reports of "serious human rights violations and abuses" in ethnic violence-hit Manipur.

published on : 5th September 2023
img

J&K administration plans unique ID for every house, street in Srinagar

The work on Unique ID started on a pilot project basis in SMC areas in Srinagar and a plate will be installed outside the houses.

published on : 30th August 2023
img

Israeli troops kill 17-year-old Palestinian civilian during raids in northern West Bank

Abu Khurog's death comes amid rising violence in the West Bank.

published on : 22nd August 2023
img

Saudi Arabia border guards fired on, killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants: Human Rights Watch

“If migrants are captured, they are reportedly oftentimes subjected to torture by being lined up and shot through the side of the leg to see how far the bullet will go," a letter from the UN read.

published on : 21st August 2023
img

Concern over deletion of job cards, worker names in Andhra Pradesh

According to the report, a staggering 77.9 lakh worker names were deleted, constituting a significant net deletion of 59.6 per cent of the total 1.22 crore workers in AP in 2022-23.

published on : 21st August 2023
img

Tamil Nadu SHRC member visits Nanguneri caste atrocity victims

Speaking to the press, Kannadasan said he would give his recommendations to the state government for preventing caste atrocities in schools.

published on : 19th August 2023
img

Telangana High Court: HRC has no authority to probe medical negligence case

The practitioner contended that the Telangana State Human Rights Commission's actions exceeded its powers and violated Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

published on : 15th August 2023
img

The life and death of a 'brave, but mad' Russian activist Anatoly Berezikov

A rights activist and a lawyer, who have been looking into Berezikov's alleged suicide in custody, have left Russia in the wake of threats they received from security services.

published on : 11th August 2023
img

US says it will continue to raise human rights concerns with India ahead of President Biden's visit

The State Department was responding to a question if President Biden, during his upcoming trip to India, will be asking India about the alleged Christian persecution in the country.

published on : 8th August 2023
img

Former Kerala HC CJ Manikumar to be rights commission chairman

The decision in this regard was taken by a three-member panel led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday. However, the decision was not unanimous with Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan.

published on : 8th August 2023
img

Rights group reports war crimes in Sudan, including deliberate attacks on civilians, sexual assault

Amnesty International's report said civilians were killed and wounded in targeted attacks. The group also reported women being raped, with some held in conditions "amounting to sexual slavery."

published on : 3rd August 2023
img

HC quashes TSHRC stay in land dispute case

The bench was hearing a writ petition filed by Mokkapati Srihari and three others who moved court after the TSHRC.

published on : 3rd August 2023
1 2 3 >