Human Rights

Decline in child marriages in India as reporting gets better: NCPCR

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has come out with a comprehensive annual report for 2023-24 on prohibition of child marriage in India.

Oct 10, 2024

Bangladesh's Quota Protests: Government's 'Shoot-on-Sight' Order Escalates Tensions

In a dramatic escalation of civil unrest, the government of Bangladesh has imposed a 'shoot-on-sight' order and a nationwide curfew in response to student-led protests against the quota system in government jobs. The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, have resulted in the tragic loss of 133 lives, marking a grim milestone in the country's struggle for social justice.

Jul 21, 2024

Triple Talaq Insufficient to End Muslim Marriage

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that saying 'Talaq' three times doesn't dissolve a Muslim marriage. The court stated that divorce requires specific steps, including reconciliation efforts and valid reasons.

Jul 13, 2024

SC rules divorced Muslim women's rights to maintenance after divorce

The Supreme Court of India ruled that divorced Muslim women can seek maintenance from their ex-husbands under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Jul 10, 2024

Unsolicited calls, messages? Consumer Affairs Dept Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidelines

In a significant move aimed at curbing the menace of unsolicited and unwarranted business communication, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has sought public comments on Draft Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Unsolicited and Unwarranted Business Communication, 2024.

Jun 21, 2024

India's humanitarian aid reaches Port Moresby of Papua New Guinea

Emphasising that "a friend in need is a friend indeed", Papua New Guinea expressed deep gratitude towards India as the 19-tonne relief assistance dispatched by New Delhi touched down at the Jackson International Airport on Friday.

Jun 15, 2024

Ukraine dominates agenda as G7 leaders gather in Italy for summit

The G7 leaders are huddling in Italy for a three-day summit dominated by the wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza, in addition to the growing trade and security tensions with China.

Jun 13, 2024

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza.

Jun 11, 2024

Allahabad HC upholds law, permits interfaith couples to marry without conversion

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the law permits interfaith couples to marry under the Special Marriage Act without conversion.

May 31, 2024

SC backs working mothers; two-year-childcare leave & 180-day maternity leave Constitutional right of women [details]

Taking note of the fact that the denial of such leaves amounts to unequal working conditions for women, the Supreme Court bench said that the denial also tantamount to forcing women to resign from their jobs.

Apr 25, 2024

WFH vs water conservation: Debate rages amid Bengaluru's worsening water crisis

Once the work from home option is given to employees, it is estimated that a staggering number of migrant workforce will go back to their hometowns and help tide over the crisis during peak summer months.

Mar 26, 2024

After SC summons, Patanjali issues unconditional apology for misleading ads claiming magic cure. Is sorry enough, question Netizens

Many of the social media users came down heavily on the word sorry and questioned if an apology should even be an option for those who have played with the health of millions of people

Mar 21, 2024

Centre bans these 23 ferocious dog breeds; what it means for the existing owners? What does PETA India say

In a petition filed before the Delhi High Court, PETA India called for a ban as these breeds are often the most abandoned, raised as weapons and used in illegal dog fighting

Mar 14, 2024

Bengaluru water crisis: Administration caps the water tanker prices, private operators upset [details]

In a bid to control unregulated profiteering by the taker cartel, the administration has capped tanker prices at a maximum of Rs 1,200 for a load of 12,000 L. Currently, a 12,000-litre tanker was costing anywhere between Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,500.

Mar 8, 2024

Borewell at even Dy CM DK Shivakumar's home dried up; B'luru's battle for survival spurs real estate chaos

A few weeks ago, while addressing the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Dy CM Shivakumar said that close to 25% of water demand in the capital is met by water tankers.

Mar 6, 2024