Human Rights In India
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NHRC accreditation deferred by UN-affiliated rights group, faces risk of ranking downgrade
Political interference in appointments and lack of cooperation with civil society are among the concerns flagged in the working of India’s human rights body.
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US government report flags ‘significant human rights issues’ in India
The report was released nearly a year after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about the ‘rise in human rights abuses’ in India.
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
Harjinder Singh Dhami asked them to look into the matter, especially cases involving Sikhs.
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Trending
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Election results: What does BJP’s hegemony in the Hindi belt mean for Indian politics?
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Why KCR lost Telangana – and what it means for state parties
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A trio of wolves, a lunging crocodile and other winners at the Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Awards
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Priya Satia: How modern empire broke the empire mould
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From ‘self-rule’ call to setting the narrative, how ITLF has become new Kuki-Zo voice in Manipur
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Indian government continued systemic discrimination against minorities in 2022: Human Rights Watch
Hindu majoritarian ideology reflected in bias in institutions such as the judiciary and constitutional authorities, the rights body said in its annual report.
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Human rights defenders, journalists must follow Indian law, says solicitor general at UNHRC
Tushar Mehta said that the Citizenship Amendment Act takes into account the historical context and current ground realities of India’s neighbourhood.
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Indian authorities use abusive punishments against Muslims, says Human Rights Watch
The statement came days after videos of police in Gujarat’s Kheda district beating Muslim men were shared on social media.
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Video
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Management spoof: Manager gets a shock on learning what EOD really means
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Watch: Heavy snow blankets runways, train tracks and roads, disrupting daily life in Munich, Germany
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Watch: Scenes of chaos and panic as powerful earthquake, aftershocks rock parts of the Philippines
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Watch: Smoke billows from luxury speedboat after it catches fire near Alibaug, Maharashtra
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Watch #ResultsWithIndependentMedia: Poll verdict live
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Human rights body asks Assam to pay compensation to minor assaulted inside police station
On March 9, a 13-year-old boy was beaten up by Morigaon district police official for allegedly stealing biscuits.
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US Congresswoman introduces resolution about ‘worsening treatment’ of minorities in India
Ilhan Omar urged the US Secretary of State to designate India as a ‘country of particular concern’ because of its human rights record.
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Human rights violations were not discussed with the US, says S Jaishankar
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had on Monday expressed concerns about the ‘rise in human rights abuses’ in India.
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Watch: ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 teaser trailer is out
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‘The Boys’ season 4 trailer: Homelander grows in influence as Butcher tries to rally his team
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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US government report says Indian Muslims are vulnerable to communal violence, discrimination
The report also flagged extrajudicial killings and arbitrary arrests and detentions by government authorities.
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‘We are monitoring rise in human rights abuses in India,’ says US secretary of state Antony Blinken
The United States official made the statement at a press briefing where External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were present.
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India is a robust democracy, needs no certificate, says MEA after Hamid Ansari’s remarks
The former vice president had expressed concerns about the human rights situation in India during a virtual panel discussion on Wednesday.
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The Field
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Ponnappa-Crasto lose to Japan’s Iwanga-Nakanishi in final
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England tour of India: Issy Wong, Hollie Armitage lead visitors to series win against India A
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Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Giants beat Telugu Titans in season opener; U Mumba pip UP Yoddhas
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan Super Giant score late goals to edge past Hyderabad FC
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India bow out in pool stage with heartbreaking loss to Belgium