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Mozambican rights activist Graca Machel conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

The Indira Gandhi Prize is awarded to Madam Graca Machel, for her pathbreaking work in the field of education, health & nutrition. (Berkley Center website)

Published on Jan 27, 2026, 11:26 AM IST

Iran's thank-you note for India after UNHRC vote amid Trump's threats

Ambassador Mohammad Fathali said, “I extend my sincere gratitude to the Government of India for its principled and firm support of Islamic Republic of Iran at the UNHRC."

Updated on Jan 24, 2026, 9:32 PM IST

US ‘armada’ moves closer to Iran, strikes not ruled out yet? What we know

Military presence escalates tensions between US and Iran as human rights groups report over 5,000 deaths amid crackdown on protests.

Published on Jan 23, 2026, 4:06 PM IST

Awami League says Bangladesh interim govt incapable of holding fair elections

Awami League leaders Hasan Mahmud and Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury criticised a report presented by the UN Human Rights Office on deaths and violence during protests in July–August 2024.

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 10:57 PM IST

Negligence in road upkeep, lack of safety infra violation of human rights:HHRC

In a January 8 order, the commission comprising chairperson Justice (retd) Lalit Batra and members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia noted that providing safe road infrastructure to citizens was a constitutional obligation. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 4:56 AM IST

'I feel guilty': Iranian journalist breaks down over death of protesters | Video

Iran's deadly crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 3,400 people so far.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 4:01 PM IST

‘A Massacre Happened’: The 24 Hours That Bloodied Iran

Iran carried out the crackdown under the cover of an internet shutdown and extensive disruption to phone services, so it is hard to judge its true scale.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 11:57 AM IST

Who is Erfan Soltani, anti-Khamenei protester facing execution in Iran?

The protests have led to over 10,000 arrests and 500 deaths, with human rights groups expressing concerns that these planned executions are meant to suppress dissent.

Published on Jan 13, 2026, 9:02 AM IST

Molotov cocktail, dead chickens sent to Indonesian govt critics: Rights groups

Activists reported various threats, including dead animals and vandalism, amidst calls for accountability from authorities.

Published on Jan 2, 2026, 8:33 PM IST

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 8:16 AM IST

Canadian MP condemns ‘pogroms’ targeting minorities in B’desh in the guise of political change, student protests

Students with black cloth tied over their faces hold placards during a silent protest to condemn the lynching of Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das near the Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University in Dhaka on December 21. (AFP)

Published on Dec 23, 2025, 10:38 AM IST

Cardiologist warns ‘toxic air and adulterated food threaten our rights’

It’s time we recognised clean, real, unprocessed food as a basic human right. Not a privilege. Not an afterthought. A basic human right.

Updated on Dec 12, 2025, 9:43 AM IST

Homeless seek relief from arrests, demolitions, say they are not beggars

Homeless seek relief from arrests, demolitions, say they are not beggars

Published on Dec 11, 2025, 5:57 PM IST

Upholding human rights in an ageing world

Law (Representational photo)

Published on Dec 9, 2025, 8:57 PM IST

Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Published on Dec 6, 2025, 12:23 PM IST

Why was Richard Gere banned from Oscars? Actor makes rare comment on award show

File photo of Richard Gere

Updated on Dec 4, 2025, 7:26 PM IST

Pakistan’s 27th amendment boosting Gen Asim Munir’s powers faces UN scrutiny

UN criticises Pakistan’s 27th amendment. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) and general Asim Munir.

Published on Nov 30, 2025, 10:16 PM IST

Deprecating display: Haryana Police’s public shaming of accused draws flak

The HHRC chairperson said that parading an accused in public can also prove to be disadvantageous to safety as the person becomes susceptible to being harmed. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Nov 29, 2025, 6:28 AM IST

‘Countless people were shot’: Imran Khan's sister voices alarm over protest risk

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Published on Nov 28, 2025, 9:33 AM IST

'Like Laden preaching peace': BJP slams Pak remarks on Ram Temple flag-hoisting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Dhwajarohan ceremony at the Ram Temple, in Ayodhya

Updated on Nov 27, 2025, 12:25 PM IST

Civic authorities under statutory, moral duty to ensure obstruction-free public pathways: HHRC

Civic authorities under statutory, moral duty to ensure obstruction-free public pathways: HHRC

Updated on Nov 17, 2025, 2:53 PM IST

Colombian officials say 7 children were killed in an airstrike against a rebel group this week

Colombian officials say 7 children were killed in an airstrike against a rebel group this week

Published on Nov 16, 2025, 12:19 AM IST

Tanzania President Samia Hassan names new prime minister after disputed election

The parliament backed the appointment of former finance minister Mwigulu Nchemba in a near-unanimous vote.

Published on Nov 13, 2025, 5:09 PM IST

Colombia to suspend intel cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said that Colombia's military must immediately ends “communications and other agreements with US security agencies".

Published on Nov 12, 2025, 7:29 AM IST

Gender rights group condemns assault of B’luru transgender

Gender rights group condemns assault of B’luru transgender

Published on Nov 11, 2025, 6:36 AM IST

‘Hands cuffed & legs chained for more than 25 hours, even in loo’: Deportees from Haryana share ordeal

Harjinder Singh with his mother at his house in Ambala. (HT)

Published on Oct 28, 2025, 8:16 AM IST

Chandigarh: Sikh activist Khalra’s brother addresses students at Panjab University

Jaswant Singh Khalra was a human rights activist from Punjab who fought against alleged fake encounters of Sikh youths by Punjab Police during militancy (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 28, 2025, 8:08 AM IST

Permission dispute puts Guru Teg Bahadur event at Panjab University in limbo

A glimpse of the Panjab University campus (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 27, 2025, 6:32 AM IST

Explained: Why did Saudi Arabia end Kafala system? What it means for Indians

The reform aligns with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030.

Updated on Oct 23, 2025, 1:35 PM IST

NHRC notice to states, UTs over 'inhumane treatment' of vendors

NHRC notice to states, UTs over 'inhumane treatment' of vendors

Published on Oct 18, 2025, 12:47 AM IST

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