Human Rights

"Sexual aggression in India unlike anywhere": Foreign journalist poses serious questions on women's safety

Not much has changed even after the horrific Delhi Gang Rape case in 2012, as womens' safety still remains heavily dependent on circumstances, time and place.

Mar 3, 2024

Manipur violence: Over 50,650 displaced people living in 350 relief camps

Manipur HC reverses Meitei ST inclusion order, reigniting ethnic conflict; review petition raises questions

Believed to be the main trigger for the statewide ethnic conflict, an estimated 60,000 people took to streets against the court order last year, which soon spiralled into ethnic violence.

Feb 23, 2024

Bengaluru's water crisis ahead of summer poses major challenge for IT capital; Is there a way out?

Karnataka's capital, currently houses a population of 1.3 crore and is one poor monsoon away from unprecedented water crisis. The measures to tackle the shortage need to be multiple and simultaneous

Feb 21, 2024

Farmers During A Protest March To The National Capital

Farmers protest 2024: Government, farmers lock horns again; is history repeating itself?

While the farmers maintain that protests are over the issue of MSP, which is already promised but yet to be fulfilled, the government claims that it needs time as many new demands have been put forward

Feb 14, 2024

Durex, Swiggy, Blinkit, Tinder: Brands shower love on couples; troll singles with hilarious messages on Valentines' Day

From heartwarming initiatives to innovative marketing strategies, companies are embracing the spirit of the season with themed promotions, heartfelt messages, and unique activations. Brands are targeting everyone be it Singles, couples or the ones in situationship.

Feb 14, 2024

Be careful what you post online; police to vet social media posts on farmers' agitation: Report

The posts likely to spread discord in society will invite further action by the authorities. However, what constitutes "spreading discord" remains a grey area.

Feb 13, 2024

Uttarakhand on high alert after mosque demolition: 4 dead, over 200 injured, curfew imposed, shoot at sight orders [details]

Last January, in Haldwani district, over 4000 families took to streets to save their homes after being served eviction notice alleging they were illegally living on land owned by railways.

Feb 10, 2024

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan issues apology for assaulting disciple

'Served holy water instead of alcohol': PAK singer Rahat Fateh Ali khan hits his disciple with slippers; issues clarification

A Twitter user named Ghulam Abbas Shah shared the clip on X, and wrote, "Famous singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan beating his servant for bottle of Alcohol.."

Jan 28, 2024

Mira Road clashes aftermath: What follows communal violence; controversial demolition drives and backlash

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of strict action against all those found violating law and order. However, netizens question the authorities on whether all those guilty will actually be met with strict action

Jan 25, 2024

Manipur violence: Timeline of clashes, issues with Kuki community & the road ahead

Fresh violence erupts in Manipur; 2 commandos killed, 3 injured: Is there any solution for peace in sight?

Some fear that the already complete divide between communities will further deepen with the latest attempt by the Centre to initiate a process for delisting of Kuki and Zomi tribes from the ST list

Jan 18, 2024

Indigo airlines faces multiple complaints on social media, flight delays & foggy weather don't help either, DGCA issues notice [details]

Passengers of Indigo Goa-Delhi flight were diverted to Mumbai after 12 hours of delay and videos of them having dinner right next to a flight flooded the social media

Jan 16, 2024

"I can finally breathe again": Bilkis Bano on SC verdict, long & arduous struggle for justice ends

The 251-page judgment, authored by Justice BV Nagarathna, in scathing language, said that Gujarat was not the appropriate government to decide on the remission of the 11 convicted men.

Jan 9, 2024

Of blame & bombs: 500 killed, Israel says it didn't do it; all that has happened in the aftermath of Gaza hospital attack [key points]

The IDF has denied any involvement in the attack and instead blamed the incident on a failed rocket launch by Palestinian Islamic militant group

Oct 18, 2023

Israel-Hamas war Day 5: Netanyahu gets support from India, US; Blinkit to arrive in Israel, it's raining bombs in Gaza [key developments]

As part of its "complete siege" vow, Israel cut off electricity supply to Gaza. On Wednesday, the UN said that over 2.6 lakh Palestinians in Gaza have been displaced in Israel's retaliatory air strikes over the past five days

Oct 11, 2023

"I was screaming from pain": Air India passenger alleges second degree burn from hot water due to flight attendant's negligence [details]

The victim also alleges that her shock was compounded when initially the crew members ran away from the situation.

Sep 28, 2023

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