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Ex-minister, son denied pre-arrest bail in snakebite deaths case

Ex-minister, son denied pre-arrest bail in snakebite deaths case
mumbai news
Published on Aug 22, 2026 09:12 pm IST

NHRC directs Punjab govt to probe allegation against CM's wife of demanding ₹5 cr to suppress rape case

NHRC directs Punjab govt to probe allegation against CM's wife of demanding ₹5 cr to suppress rape case
india news
Published on Aug 22, 2026 12:58 pm IST

NHRC sends notice to MP govt over assault on Dalit student by teacher

NHRC sends notice to MP govt over assault on Dalit student by teacher
india news
Published on Aug 07, 2026 12:13 am IST

“Act with urgency”, Tibetan Parl-in-Exile calls for global action against China’s new law

The leadership of the Tibetan exiled community has denounced the law and described it as a legal assault on the survival of the Tibetan language, culture, and identity. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Aug 04, 2026 09:05 am IST

‘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.
india news
Updated on Aug 02, 2026 02:52 pm IST

Ludhiana: Rights panel takes suo motu notice of mortuary incident

The incident triggered public outrage and raised concerns. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 29, 2026 08:48 am IST

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.
us news
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 05:12 pm IST

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.
gurugram news
Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:07 am IST

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

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

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

AI
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

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

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

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

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
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