Human Rights Violations
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Three Indians hired as ‘army security helpers’ forced to fight in Russia’s war on Ukraine: Report
This is the first time that reports of Indians in combat roles on the Russian side have come out.
Scroll Staff
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Why is Qatar criticised for its human rights record, but not Thailand, Dubai or Israel?
Some tourist destinations are very good at distracting from their questionable approach to civil liberties.
Ross Bennett-Cook, The Conversation
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GN Saibaba needs medical treatment for deteriorating health, says human rights body
The former Delhi University professor is suffering from ‘blood stools’, according to the National Confederation Of Human Rights Organisations.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Chinese-Indians from Deoli Camp write to Modi again urging India to apologise for 1962 internment
They also requested the construction of a memorial in the Rajasthan facility to the ethnic Chinese who had died during their incarceration there.
Dilip D’Souza
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How Myanmar security forces are using night raids to suppress protests against the coup
The key logic of raiding in the dark is simple – discretion. It allows for swift action without scrutiny.
Angshuman Choudhury
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Colin Gonsalves interview: ‘Policemen who pursue malafide cases should face crippling fines’
The noted lawyer speaks about the need for a legal framework to make the state pay for violating civil liberties by way of wrongful prosecutions.
Smitha Nair
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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China in a ‘league of its own’ when it comes to human rights abuses, says United States
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that China last year significantly intensified its campaign of detaining Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang region.
Scroll Staff
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Nicaragua police used military-grade lethal weapons on protestors, alleges Amnesty International
The organisation claimed grave human rights violations were committed between May 30 and September 18.
Scroll Staff
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Venezuela security forces are violating human rights, says UN report
The United Nations Human Rights Council said authorities in the country had failed to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Fighting India’s official denial, report on caste-based violence against women presented at Geneva
The first such report on caste-based violence particularly against women was released at a side event at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Mridula Chari
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UN human rights chief says Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte needs psychiatric evaluation
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein made the comments after the country included one of the UN human rights investigators on a list of ‘terrorists’.
Scroll Staff
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UN human rights chief says he is disturbed by discrimination against Dalits, Muslims in India
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein said he is concerned that criticism of the government is met by claims that it constitutes sedition or a threat to national security.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century