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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 1 day 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 2 days ago

Exclusive| Difficult film to watch: Satluj writer Niren Bhatt

Satluj

Updated 6 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 9 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 16 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 22 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 55 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 54 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 68 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 71 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 80 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 81 days ago

Indonesia rights body to probe as 12 civilians killed in Papua

File photo of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Updated 85 days ago

AI and the global rights mandate

Published 91 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 107 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 121 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 122 days ago

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

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

Published 122 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 123 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 125 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 127 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 138 days ago

Centre unveils seven-pronged Prahaar counter-terror policy

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

Published 139 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 150 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 153 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 154 days ago

Ai Weiwei on China, the West and shrinking space for dissent

Ai Weiwei on China, the West and shrinking space for dissent

Updated 155 days ago

Quote of the day by Amal Clooney: ‘We need young people to say…'

Amal Clooney is an international human rights lawyer.

Updated 160 days ago

India slams Pak over Balochistan violence charge, blames its ‘internal failings’

Bystanders walk past a burnt vehicle along a road on the outskirts of Quetta on February 1, 2026 a day after an attack by Baloch separatists. (AFP)

Updated 161 days ago

Iran’s Gen Z Helped Propel the Protests. They Paid With Their Lives.

Protesters rallied in Tehran on Jan. 8, the day the regime shut down internet access in Iran.

Published 162 days ago

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