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‘Modi govt's familiar script’: Cong slams NSA detention of Assam activist Doley

Pranab Doley was arrested in July 12 and got bail on July 29, but was then picked up under the NSA.

Updated 20 hours ago

Ludhiana: Rights panel takes suo motu notice of mortuary incident

The incident triggered public outrage and raised concerns. (HT File)

Published 5 days ago

Why did US walkout of UN Security Council meeting? Explained

Mike Waltz, US ambassador to the United Nations (UN), responds to French criticism over human rights voting, leading to a walkout during a UNSC meeting.

Updated 5 days ago

Human rights panel orders probe into alleged ‘custodial torture’ in Sohna

The matter in question concerns a suspect who was in police custody and was due to be produced before the court after the expiry of his remand.

Published 10 days ago

Protest at Jantar Mantar demanding release of Noida workers’ agitation accused

Protest at Jantar Mantar organised by a human rights advocacy group – Campaign for the Release of Workers and Activists of Noida (CaRWAN) – on Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

Published 22 days ago

2 cops indicted in Khalra case not stripped of gallantry medals despite MHA letter

Khalra was allegedly targeted after “exposing the illegal mass cremation of thousands of unidentified bodies by security forces”. (HT)

Published 23 days ago

Exclusive| Difficult film to watch: Satluj writer Niren Bhatt

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Updated 26 days ago

Khalra's wife on biopic released as ‘Satluj’: ‘Original spirit, truth preserved’

Paramjit Kaur Khalra posted on X about the film on her late husband Jaswant Singh Khalra (played by Diljit Dosanjh).

Updated 29 days ago

Amritsar: Human rights panel takes notice of patient’s ‘suicide’ at CHC

The Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a complaint pertaining to alleged suicide by a patient at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Lopoke, in the district and the alleged failure of authorities to conduct an independent and impartial inquiry into the matter. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published 37 days ago

‘Deliberate attack’: MEA rejects Pak Prez's remarks on minority rights in India

Asif Ali Zardari's remarks came after the Indian Railways issued a notice to occupants of the Ganj Shaheeda mosque, located near the main entrance of Kashi railway station, asking them to vacate the premises by June 20.

Updated 43 days ago

MEA defends Indian’s democracy, media freedom for second time on PM’s tour

Viral: MEA Secretary Vs Norwegian Journalist Tense Faceoff During PM Modi's Visit

Published 75 days ago

Who is Sibi George? The Indian diplomat going viral for taking on Norway press

Sibi George is currently serving as Secretary (West) in the MEA, overseeing India's engagement with countries in Europe, West Asia and multilateral forums.

Updated 75 days ago

Pak’s Punjab police kills 10 ‘suspects’ in alleged encounters in 2 days

Pak’s Punjab police kills 10 ‘suspects’ in alleged encounters in 2 days

Published 88 days ago

Prisons, Correctional Services Bill focuses on transformation of jails: Punjab minister

Prisons, Correctional Services Bill focuses on transformation of jails: Punjab minister

Published 92 days ago

‘Human rights violations’: NHRC flags 72-hr shifts for medical residents

Taking cognisance of the complaint, the Commission said the allegations point to “serious violations of the human rights of the victims” and ordered an inquiry.

Published 101 days ago

UN experts raise concerns over China’s new ethnic unity law

The Dharamshala-based Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile had in March passed a resolution rejecting the law, terming it as legally illegitimate and morally invalid under international and constitutional standards. (File)

Published 102 days ago

Indonesia rights body to probe as 12 civilians killed in Papua

File photo of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Updated 105 days ago

AI and the global rights mandate

Published 112 days ago

Athletes, legal experts challenge IOC’s gene testing policy for women

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) policy on the Protection of the Female Category was published on Thursday (Getty)

Published 128 days ago

'Self-perceived' sexual identities not part of new transgender definition bill

Under the new definition, a transgender person means a person with socio-cultural identities such as kinner, hijra, aravani, jogta, or eunuch; a person with specified intersex variations; or a person who at birth has a congenital variation in sex characteristics.

Updated 142 days ago

Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts

Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts

Published 143 days ago

World in 'new dark age' of abuse: UN rights expert

World in 'new dark age' of abuse: UN rights expert

Published 143 days ago

Ludhiana: Farmers’ bodies submit memorandum against ‘fake encounters’

The memorandum also called for an impartial inquiry into the deaths reported in around 42 police encounters in Punjab. (File)

Published 144 days ago

Tibetan National Uprising Day: CTA seeks peaceful resolution to conflict with China

Tibetan National Uprising Day: CTA seeks peaceful resolution to conflict with China

Published 145 days ago

Amid conflicts, NHRC chief pitches for 'complete overhaul' of Paris Principles

Amid conflicts, NHRC chief pitches for 'complete overhaul' of Paris Principles

Published 148 days ago

Security, with safeguards

Prahaar correctly underlines the use of latest technologies, modern-day weapons of war, and foreign soil by organised criminal networks for logistics and recruitment (@adgpi X/ANI)

Published 159 days ago

Centre unveils seven-pronged Prahaar counter-terror policy

The seven-stage framework involves “intelligence guided” prevention of terror attacks.

Published 160 days ago

'15% eyesight remains': Imran Khan's son flags ex-PM's health in Pakistan jail

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan during an interview in 2023.

Updated 170 days ago

Unidentified bodies, disappearances bring focus on human rights' state in Baloch

Multiple districts have witnessed grim discoveries over the past few days, renewing criticism of the state's handling of security in the province.

Published 173 days ago

‘A close ally was kidnapped hours after prison release’: Venezuelan oppn leader

After the release of several political prisoners, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado announced that ally Juan Pablo Guanipa was kidnapped.

Published 175 days ago

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