Human Rights In Kashmir
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J&K: Case files of State Human Rights Commission locked up in a room since 2019, says government
The panel was wound up after the erstwhile state was converted into a Union Territory as per the Jammu and Kashmir Re-organisation Act.
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J&K: UN Human Rights Council chief expresses concern over detention of political leaders
Michelle Bachelet also called for reversal of communication blockade in the Union Territory.
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J&K: Human rights groups release report on alleged torture of civilians by security forces
The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons and the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society urged the United Nations to conduct an inquiry.
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Trending
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A journalist examines the similarities and the differences between Indians and Pakistanis today
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Does India really benefit from NRIs heading the world’s new-age empires?
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The unsolved mystery of the fake PMO officer in Kashmir
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Calls for an environment-friendly Ramzan revive Islam’s long tradition of caring for the planet
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As AI comes to everyday apps like Word and Gmail, here’s what users should keep in mind
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‘Deeply disappointed’, says OHCHR on Indian government’s reaction to report on Kashmir
The UN body said the Indian authorities dismissed the report ‘without examining it and responding to the very serious concerns about human rights in Kashmir’.
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UN chief backs human rights body’s call for inquiry into alleged rights abuses in Kashmir
‘Referring to the UNHRC report is like flogging a dead horse,’ said India’s envoy to the world body Syed Akbaruddin.
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Not news: Most of what the UNHRC report on Kashmir says was flagged by Indian press, NGOs, courts
And almost none of the report’s recommendations is beyond the pale of a democratic polity.
Ipsita Chakravarty
Video
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Watch: SUV is stranded in the middle of a river, passengers have to be rescued
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‘Can you feel it?’ Watch Jennifer Aniston and Jimmy Fallon guess what’s inside mystery box
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Watch: Massive fire breaks out in a factory in Gujarat’s Valsad, huge plume of smoke covers the sky
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Caught on camera: The moment when a train collided with a bus at a railway crossing in Bangladesh
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‘A reporter is arrested under a law meant for terrorists...’: A newspaper editor on press freedom
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Kashmiri man used as ‘human shield’ says a year later he still has no job and faces boycott
‘What was my mistake? Going to the polling booth and casting my vote?’ Farooq Ahmed Dar asked in an interview to PTI.
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Jammu and Kashmir government says it cannot pay compensation to man used as a ‘human shield’
Paying Farooq Ahmad Dar would be akin to condemning the Army officer accused of strapping him to a jeep without actually hearing him, the state said.
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Human shield case: Army chief says ‘innovative ways’ are needed to fight ‘dirty war’ in Kashmir
Bipin Rawat said giving Major Leetul Gogoi a commendation medal helped motivate the officers battling out the difficult conditions.
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The Reel
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ review: Even higher stakes and crazier action
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Watch: Oppression and rebellion in Independence-era drama ‘August 16 1947’
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‘Gumraah’ trailer: Crime thriller stars Aditya Roy Kapur in a double role, Mrunal Thakur as a cop
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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View from Kashmir Observer: Award for Major Gogoi is a crude message for Kashmir – expect no mercy
New Delhi now feels little inclination or need to nuance its approach to Kashmir or gear its policy towards finding a resolution.
Kashmir Observer
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Kashmir: Security forces conducted targeted killings during 2016 protests, alleges citizens report
Well-known activists such as Kavita Krishnan and Medha Patkar are signatories to the fact-finding report.
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Stray bullets in Kashmir: The death of a six-year-old in Kupwara raises some questions
Police and army claim the bullets came from militants during an encounter. Local residents allege the use of disproportionate force by security personnel.
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The Field
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Women’s Boxing World C’ships: Nitu, Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Saweety reach finals
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IND v AUS: Rohit Sharma on workload management for World Cup – ‘Up to IPL franchises and players’
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ISSF World Cup Bhopal: Rhythm-Varun win mixed pistol silver; Rudrankksh-Narmada claim rifle bronze
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Watch: When Mesut Ozil produced 19 assists for Arsenal in the 2015-’16 Premier League season
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Football: India earns narrow win over Myanmar in tri-nation opener; Women’s team draw against Jordan