human rights news

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)

others

Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:16 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:28 am IST

Exclusive| Difficult film to watch: Satluj writer Niren Bhatt

Satluj

htcity

Updated on Jul 07, 2026 04:33 pm IST

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).

india news

Updated on Jul 04, 2026 02:24 pm IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 27, 2026 03:08 am IST

‘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.

india news

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 07:32 pm IST

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

india news

Published on May 19, 2026 05:12 pm IST

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.

india news

Updated on May 20, 2026 06:00 pm IST

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

us news

Published on May 06, 2026 05:21 pm IST

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

chandigarh news

Published on May 02, 2026 06:32 pm IST

‘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.

mumbai news

Published on Apr 24, 2026 08:45 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 23, 2026 07:28 am IST

Indonesia rights body to probe as 12 civilians killed in Papua

File photo of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

world news

Updated on Apr 19, 2026 03:00 pm IST

AI and the global rights mandate

future tech

Published on Apr 12, 2026 06:13 pm IST

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)

india news

Published on Mar 27, 2026 08:31 pm IST

'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.

india news

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 09:10 am IST

Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts

us news

Published on Mar 13, 2026 12:23 am IST

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

us news

Published on Mar 13, 2026 12:09 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 12, 2026 03:50 am IST

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

india news

Published on Mar 10, 2026 04:27 pm IST

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

india news

Published on Mar 08, 2026 12:18 am IST

Security, with safeguards

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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)

editorials

Published on Feb 24, 2026 08:58 pm IST

Centre unveils seven-pronged Prahaar counter-terror policy

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

india news

Published on Feb 24, 2026 07:30 am IST

'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.

world news

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 04:41 pm IST

‘Sexual assault of 5 minors in captivity’: Rights panel issues notice to Gurugram police chief

The commission has taken “suo motu cognisance of a media report that five children, aged between 11 and 14 years, were held captive for 18 hours at an under-construction building in DLF Phase 3 area of Gurugram in Haryana. (HT Photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 12, 2026 07:02 am IST

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.

world news

Published on Feb 10, 2026 01:27 pm IST

‘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.

world news

Published on Feb 09, 2026 10:46 am IST