Human Rights

Dalit man assaulted for touching Upper caste Hindu's bike in Vijayapura, Karnataka

Karnataka: Dalit man brutally assaulted for touching upper caste Hindu's bike in Vijayapura

In a gory incident from Vijayapura, a dalit man was brutally beaten in public by a mob after he touched an upper caste Hindu's bike. A case has been registered against 13 in the matter.

Jul 20, 2020

LGBTQ scorecard for Singapore politicians paints grim picture; people say bar set low

Gay rights group Sayoni has released an LGBTQ scorecard, where Singapore politicians are graded based on their views on gay rights and issues.

Jun 25, 2020

KKK is a terrorist organisation, confirms former leader Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd, Klu Klux Klan's former leader says that the group is a terrorist unit.

Jun 20, 2020

Amal Clooney warns coronavirus is being used by governments to seize power

While addressing a parliamentary committee, Amal Clooney stated that the ongoing health crisis has only served to make things worse for an existing human rights crisis.

May 20, 2020

India vs Pakistan: Who's fighting coronavirus better?

While we do miss the zest on display at the grounds during test matches between India vs Pakistan - but we are definitely not missing out on all the live-action in our homes. The only difference you can see today is that the race to win is not practiced outdoors, but within the confines of our homes, be it in India or Pakistan as nationwide lockdown continues until April 14. Let's compare who's fighting coronavirus better - is it India or Pakistan?

Apr 9, 2020

Delhi Police cleared Shaheen Bagh protest site, booked violators amid coronavirus lockdown

The Delhi Police also said all protest sites have been cleared -- Jaffrabad, Jamia and Turkman Gate in light of the complete lockdown in the national capital to thwart the COVID-19 spread.

Mar 24, 2020

J&K bureaucrat debunks rumours of 4G internet restoration, calls reports 'absolutely false'

Rohit Kansal, the Principal Secretary Planning, Jammu and Kashmir refuted reports claiming 4G internet restoration in Kashmir. He further clarified that no such statement was made by him.

Mar 13, 2020

Nine-year old boy who suffered bullying due to disability, leads out All-star Australian rugby team on to the field

After a disturbing video of Quaden Bayles looking harassed by his schoolmates became viral, many people, including sportspersons, showed their support.

Feb 24, 2020

NHRC directs Uttar Pradesh DGP to submit report on 'massive' human rights violations

The commission has received various complaints and petitions against the police in the last couple of days.

Dec 25, 2019

Anti-CAB protests: Northeast boils as Citizenship Bill gets President's nod, turns Act

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and by the Lok Sabha in midnight sitting little past on Monday.

Dec 13, 2019

Citizenship Bill aftermath: Army deployed in Assam, curfew in Guwahati, flights, trains cancelled

The bill was earlier passed in Lok Sabha with 311 votes in support and 80 against it on Monday midnight.

Dec 12, 2019

US blocks UN meeting on human rights abuse in North Korea as tensions escalates

While the State Department in a recent statement did not comment on the talks related to human rights, it said that the US continues its plan to propose the UN Security Council talks with North Korea this week.

Dec 10, 2019

India hits back after US commission seeks sanction against Amit Shah if CAB gets Rajya Sabha clearance

The bill seeks to provide Indian nationality to Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists fleeing persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Dec 10, 2019

Rights groups launch Myanmar boycott ahead of Hague genocide hearings

Myanmar leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who arrived in the Netherlands on Sunday, will defend her country's record during three days of hearings.

Dec 10, 2019

Chinese Governor displays past Xinjiang terror attack clips, says US Uighur bill violates international law

Xinjiang Governor Shohrat Zakir accused US of threatening the region's social stability and said the bill was a smear campaign aimed to sow discord among ethnic groups in China.

Dec 9, 2019

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Human Rights

Karnataka: Dalit man brutally assaulted for touching upper caste Hindu's bike in Vijayapura

LGBTQ scorecard for Singapore politicians paints grim picture; people say bar set low

KKK is a terrorist organisation, confirms former leader Scott Shepherd

Amal Clooney warns coronavirus is being used by governments to seize power

India vs Pakistan: Who's fighting coronavirus better?

Delhi Police cleared Shaheen Bagh protest site, booked violators amid coronavirus lockdown

J&K bureaucrat debunks rumours of 4G internet restoration, calls reports 'absolutely false'

Nine-year old boy who suffered bullying due to disability, leads out All-star Australian rugby team on to the field

NHRC directs Uttar Pradesh DGP to submit report on 'massive' human rights violations

Anti-CAB protests: Northeast boils as Citizenship Bill gets President's nod, turns Act

Citizenship Bill aftermath: Army deployed in Assam, curfew in Guwahati, flights, trains cancelled

US blocks UN meeting on human rights abuse in North Korea as tensions escalates

India hits back after US commission seeks sanction against Amit Shah if CAB gets Rajya Sabha clearance

Rights groups launch Myanmar boycott ahead of Hague genocide hearings

Chinese Governor displays past Xinjiang terror attack clips, says US Uighur bill violates international law

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