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Journalist chained to hospital bed: Rights panel seeks report
Bhubaneswar, April 9 : Taking suo motu cognisance of a case wherein a journalist was allegedly chained to…
April 9, 2022
India abstains on resolution suspending Russia from un Human Rights Council
This was the eighth abstention at the UN by India on a matter involving the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
April 8, 2022
Hijab row: Fundamental rights can’t be curbed for public order, say petitioners
Advocate Kamat pleaded that the bench should order permitting students to wear hijab of the same color of the uniform.
February 15, 2022
Former VP Hamid Ansari, four US lawmakers express concern over human rights situation in India
Participating in the panel discussion from India, former vice president Ansari expressed his concern over the rising trend of Hindu nationalism.
January 28, 2022
Modi Government trying to destroy Rights of People: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi : Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Modi government of trying to destroy…
January 23, 2022
All Humans are Born Free, Equal in Dignity and Rights: President Ram Nath Kovind
New Delhi, Dec 11 : On the occasion of Human Rights Day on Friday, President Ram Nath Kovind…
December 11, 2021
Rights, Freedoms shouldn’t be used by Private Businesses to Avoid Regulation: Supreme Court
The bench noted scholars across the world have warned against the judiciary constitutionalising an unregulated marketplace.
December 7, 2021
UN rights body asks China to release Zhang Zhan who reported on Wuhan outbreak
New Delhi, Nov 20: The United Nations Commission on Human Rights is very concerned about the rapidly deteriorating…
November 20, 2021
Taliban rolling back rights for women in at least 32 different areas
New Delhi : The Taliban are “rolling back” rights for women and girls in at least 32 different…
October 1, 2021
SEBI relaxes eligibility norms for issue of shares with ‘superior voting rights’
This change has been made based on the feedback from market participants who felt that the requirement of six months is onerous as it delays raising funds from the capital market.
September 29, 2021
Blinken plans to raise India’s human rights record: Report
India and the US are building close political and security ties to push back against China's growing assertiveness in the region and both sides have said Blinken's trip is aimed at further boosting cooperation.
July 28, 2021
Extremely alarming: UN high commissioner for human rights on Pegasus snooping
Media reports on Sunday claimed that spyware Pegasus was used to conduct surveillance on about 300 Indians, including ministers, political leaders, government officials and journalists.
July 20, 2021
Assam human rights panel orders probe into ‘police encounters’
In his July 10 complaint, Jwadder alleged that petty criminals were being shot and the reason mentioned for such "fake encounters" is that they tried to "flee from police custody, snatching pistols".
July 14, 2021
UN human rights chief ‘saddened, disturbed’ by Stan Swamy’s death
The international organisation, Human Rights Watch, said that it was "deeply dismayed" by the death of Swamy while in custody.
July 7, 2021
Tribal Rights Activist Stan Swamy passes away at 84
It said that 'the author of life', Fr. Stan Swamy, whose mission was to work among the Adivasis, Dalits, and other marginalized communities so that the poor may have life and live to the full, with dignity and honour.
July 5, 2021
Voting Rights Reform Bill Fails in US Senate
WASHINGTON: Senate Democrats failed to get the 100-member body to hear a sweeping voting rights reform bill known…
June 23, 2021
Won’t quit Parliament, continue fight for people’s rights: Farooq Abdullah
The PAGD was floated for the reversal of the constitutional changes made to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019.
June 9, 2021
American Civil Rights Activist helped Covid-19 Vaccine allotment to India
Chennai : Eminent American civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson Seniors efforts have paved the way for United…
June 5, 2021
Pakistan PM Imran Khan urges international community to protect rights of Palestinians
Pakistan’s prime minister has urged the international community to take immediate action to protect Palestinians in the wake…
May 10, 2021
Top American civil rights leader urges Biden to release 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine for India
A top American civil rights leader has urged President Joe Biden to release 60 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses for India, which is battling a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic
May 7, 2021
EU set to sanction more Iranians for rights abuses, first since 2013, diplomats say
The European Union is set to agree to sanction several Iranian individuals on Wednesday for human rights abuses,…
March 31, 2021
EU sanctions China for rights abuses against Uighurs
According to the Chinese government, the camps, estimated to have held more than 1 million people since 2017, are "vocational education centres" to eradicate extremism and terrorism.
March 22, 2021
US flags concerns over human rights in India
The steady growth of bilateral cooperation was recognized by both sides. Jaishankar apprised Austin of the progress and potential of various aspects of the leadership.
March 20, 2021
When we talk of rights, we must remember democratic duties: Modi
The Prime Minister said that it is in India’s culture to share its knowledge.
March 10, 2021
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul freed from jail, relatives say
Saudi officials have not commented on her conviction or sentencing. There was no immediate comment on her release.
February 11, 2021
Centre has encroached upon states’ rights by passing farm laws: P Chidambaram
GUWAHATI: Slamming the BJP-led central government over the new farm laws, former Union home minister and senior Congress…
January 10, 2021
Biden to name civil rights activist Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general: Reports
She is the latest of a series of Indian Americans appointed to important posts by Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
January 7, 2021
Maj Gen Gautam Chauhan becomes first to head Indian Army’s Human Rights Cell
The human rights unit was created with a motive to ensure the Army's compliance with human rights conventions and values. It will be the nodal point to examine any human rights violation reports.
December 31, 2020
Electricity Rights of Consumers Rules, 2020: Key rights of consumers, significance
The Union Government on December 21, 2020 notified the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, which lay down the rights of electricity consumers in the country.
December 24, 2020
Notices to TDP leaders violation of fundamental rights: Naidu
He highlighted that authorities were forgetting the fact that protest and dissent were the hallmarks of a vibrant democracy.
December 19, 2020
Minorities Rights Day: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
Minorities Rights Day 2020: Minorities Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 18 in India.
December 17, 2020
Gunmen in western Ethiopia kill at least 34 people in bus attack, rights body says
“The latest attack is a grim addition to the human cost which we bear collectively,” Daniel Bekele, commission head, said in a statement.
November 16, 2020
I won’t die till rights of people of J-K, Ladakh are restored: Farooq Abdullah
The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) was formed to seek restoration of J&K's special status and statehood.
November 7, 2020
Will rights be terminated in the name of security, asks Azad
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad said, "Will the rights of the people be terminated in the name of security? What is the use of law and order then?"
October 6, 2020
‘Human rights abuser Pakistan resorting to mockery of UNHRC with India bashing’
New Delhi/Geneva, Sep 30 : India on Wednesday said that Pakistan’s perennial India bashing at the United Nations…
October 1, 2020
‘Human Rights Cannot Be An Excuse To Defy Law Of The Land’: MHA Responds To Amnesty International
“A significant amount of foreign money was also remitted to Amnesty (India) without the MHA’s approval under FCRA. This mala fide rerouting of money was in contravention of extant legal provisions,” the MHA said.
September 29, 2020
Plea in SC seeking separate human rights bodies for J&K, Ladakh
The petitioner argued that these seven different commissions were dealing with different aspects of rights.
September 20, 2020
US to block some exports from Xinjiang over alleged rights abuses
Beijing, Sep 15 : The US will block some exports from China’s Xinjiang region, over alleged human rights…
September 15, 2020
FB played role in 2017 Myanmar violence: Rohingya rights groups
The rights groups requested that Facebook provide financial support for services and activities in the refugee camps such as arranging education and training for young people and the elders.
August 24, 2020
PM Modi unveils ‘transparent taxation’, Rights’ Charter for taxpayers
The Income Tax department will adopt a 'taxpayer charter' which outlines rights and responsibilities of both tax officers and taxpayers.
August 13, 2020
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to empower consumers and help them in protecting their rights: MOS Danve
Kolkata, 26 JUL 2020 : Consumer Protection Act 2019 would be a vital tool in protecting consumer rights,…
July 26, 2020
Trump says saddened by death of civil rights icon
Washington, July 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he was saddened by the death of civil rights…
July 19, 2020
COVID-19 world: Iran may deny Farzad-B gas field rights to OVL
The OVL-led consortium, which also includes Oil India Ltd and Indian Oil Corp (IOC), have invested close to $100 million in the project.
July 16, 2020
Travancore royal family’s rights in Padmanabhaswamy temple affairs upheld
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the rights of the Travancore royal family…
July 13, 2020
“Ratify UN convention:” Human Rights body on Thoothukudi custodial killings
The human rights body alleged that the incident "was an acute demonstration of a broken criminal justice system" in India.
June 29, 2020
Uttar Pradesh child rights’ body serves notice to Priyanka Gandhi
The letter further said that Priyanka Gandhi’s remarks on social media had caused considerable anguish to the concerned inmates.
June 26, 2020
Trump signs bill to sanction Chinese officials over Uighur rights
President Trump has signed legislation calling for sanctions on those responsible for China’s forced labor camps targeting Uighur…
June 18, 2020
US protesters” grievances need to be heard: UN rights chief
Geneva, June 4 : The grievances at the heart of the nationwide protests in the US need to…
June 4, 2020
RIL rights issue payment: 25% on application, 25 in May ’21 and remaining 50 in Nov ’21
New Delhi, May 18 : Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced the payment schedule for the balance amount…
May 18, 2020
UN chief calls for protection of human rights in pandemic response
"The best response is one that responds proportionately to immediate threats while protecting human rights and the rule of law," he said.
April 24, 2020
UN Human Rights chief criticises India’s quarantine measures
"Without the ability to sustain themselves in urban centres and in light of the almost complete shutdown of public transportation, hundreds of thousands of migrant men, women and children were forced to walk hundreds of kilometres trying to reach their villages and home states. Some have died making the journey."
April 3, 2020
‘India constitutionally secular; CAA doesn’t violate fundamental rights’
The Centre in the affidavit said, "It is submitted that constitutional morality is not an unruly horse and cannot become an independent basis for challenging the constitutionality of validly enacted legislations."
March 17, 2020
Sangay urges UN human rights chief to visit Tibet too
Dharamsala, March 10 Democratically elected Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Lobsang Sangay on Tuesday urged the UN High…
March 10, 2020
IWD2020: Google dedicates doodle to fight for women’s rights
New Delhi, As a tribute to women on the International Women’s Day, Google on Sunday customized its doodle…
March 8, 2020
UK Minister to press Saudi Arabia on human rights
Four-fifths of the Yemeni population -- 24 million people -- are in need of humanitarian assistance or protection, including ten million who rely on food aid to survive.
March 4, 2020
Children face an assault on human rights: UN chief
The UN chief added that gender equality and women's rights, as well as the empowerment of civil society, were all areas without which human rights could not be guaranteed.
February 24, 2020
SC upheld right to protest but other citizens also have rights: Interlocutors at Shaheen Bagh
"The Supreme Court has upheld your right to protest. But then other citizens also have their rights and it should also be maintained,"
February 19, 2020
Delhi HC seeks centre’s reply on rights for denotified tribes
New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central government to file reply on a petition…
February 12, 2020
Give priority to duty, not rights: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed on giving priority to “duty” and not the “rights”.…
January 24, 2020
CAA spurs global Kashmiri Pandits to stand up for rights
New Delhi, Jan 20 : The anti-CAA protests have inspired Kashmiri Hindus, who are victims of Islamic extremism,…
January 21, 2020
CAA about giving rights, not taking them away: PM Modi
Belur Math (West Bengal), Jan 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday clarified that the law is about…
January 12, 2020
Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara’s claims on shebait rights
While taking up the issue of Nirmohi Akhara and shebait rights, the Supreme Court observed that the course…
November 12, 2019
SC seeks fresh report on child rights violation in J&K
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought another report from the Jammu and Kashmir High Court’s Juvenile…
November 5, 2019
Kashmir situation can be resolved only with full respect for human rights: UN
United Nations, Nov 1 : Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the situation in Kashmir and is clear…
November 1, 2019
Indian journalists, human rights activists targeted by Israeli spyware: WhatsApp
New Delhi, Oct 31: Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Thursday said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those…
October 31, 2019
Govt clears ownership rights for unauthorised colonies in Delhi
With recognition of property documents, the property holders in these colonies can now enter into valid property transactions and can now invest in safe structures as the unsafe structures were a major worry.
October 23, 2019
14 states elected into UN Human Rights Council
United States, Oct 18 (IANS) The UN General Assembly elected 14 states into the Human Rights Council to…
October 18, 2019
Pakistan will be dismantled for human rights violations: Rajnath Singh warns Imran Khan
Patna, Sep 22: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday warned Pakistan against “repeating mistakes of 1965 and 1971”and…
September 22, 2019
Citizenship Bill won’t affect North East people’s rights: Shah
"Article 371 is permanent and the right of the states of northeast. In order to preserve the cultural identity of the region, this article will be kept as is."
September 9, 2019
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet mentions Kashmir, NRC
The MEA had said the NRC application form does not ask for the religion of the applicant and is "not an executive-d
September 9, 2019
UN alarmed over rights abuses in Myanmar’s Rakhine, Chin
Geneva, Sep 4 (AKI) United Nations human rights experts have expressed grave concerns about the use of incommunicado…
September 4, 2019
Human rights in Kashmir ‘international issue’: UK
London, Sep 4 (IANS) The new British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the House of Commons that the…
September 4, 2019
Assam final NRC list: Govt promises help to genuine citizens, 120 days to claim rights
Guwahati, Aug 31 Over 19.06 lakh people now need to prove they are Indian citizens, after the final…
September 1, 2019
Pak to now raise Kashmir at UN Human Rights Council
Qureshi said that Pakistan and the Kashmiri people, being the two parties to the Kashmir dispute, "have already rejected the Modi government's illegal steps".
August 28, 2019
Nothing More Anti-national than crushing democratic rights: Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre on Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 25: Slamming those accusing the opposition of “politicising” the Jammu and Kashmir issue, Congress leader…
August 25, 2019
Mamata calls for peaceful movements to preserve freedom and democratic rights
Kolkata, Aug 15 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday called for organising peaceful movements to preserve…
August 15, 2019
Changing Kashmir status within India’s rights: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Scrapping of special status for Jammu and Kashmir and splitting the state into…
August 5, 2019
BJP leader demands Hindu cremation rights for cows
In another controversial statement, he said that cows belonging to Muslims should be taken away from them.
July 30, 2019
Countries with strong women’s rights grow faster
They analysed databases which held information on health, human rights and economic and social rights for 162 countries for the period 2004-2010.
July 19, 2019
Lok Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights Bill
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS A Bill to protect the rights of “right people”, including vulnerable, farmers and…
July 19, 2019
India slams UN rights report on Kashmir as ‘false and motivated narrative’
"Even more so, as it belittles constitutional provisions, statutory procedures and established practices in an established functioning democracy.
July 8, 2019
US Hindu American Foundation honours activists for Kashmiri Pandit rights
Washington, June 26 The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has honoured three activists for espousing the rights of Kashmiri…
June 26, 2019
Parliament Live Updates: Triple Talaq Must Go For Equal Rights To Women, says Kovind
New Delhi, June 20 : Addressing the joint session of Parliament at the Central Hall, President Ram Nath…
June 20, 2019
Private airlines submit fleet plan, to get Jet’s unused rights soon
Worried over inadequate capacity on foreign routes following suspension of Jet Airways’ operations, the Aviation Ministry would soon…
June 7, 2019
Air India gets Jet’s unused foreign traffic rights
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) State-run Air India seems to be finally getting its preferential rights in allocation…
May 14, 2019
SC to Amrapali: Ownership rights should be given to Noida and G. Noida authorities
The top court has been contemplating various steps to safeguard the interest of the home buyers, who invested in the Amrapali Group.
May 8, 2019
Stop sale of Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo: Child rights body to states
New Delhi, April 27: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the chief…
April 27, 2019
Bharat Bandh: Tribals, Dalits protest demanding ordinance to secure rights
New Delhi, March 5: Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and tribal outfits took to streets in several parts…
March 5, 2019
Cabinet clears FDI of up to Rs 25,000 cr in Vodafone Idea via rights issue
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for Foreign Direct Investment of…
February 28, 2019
Government must act against cow vigilantes: Human Rights Watch
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) The Indian government should prevent and prosecute mob violence by vigilante groups targeting…
February 20, 2019
Hiren Gohain and rights activist Akhil Gogoi granted bail by Gauhati High Court in sedition case.
GUWAHATI: The Gauhati high court on Friday granted interim bail to intellectual Hiren Gohain and Krishak Mukti Sangram…
February 13, 2019
I’m a huge advocate for LGBTQI rights: Sonam Kapoor
Mumbai, Dec 29: Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja says she is a “huge advocate” for LGBTQI rights, and hopes…
December 29, 2018
Late rights activist Asma Jahangir wins UN Human Rights Prize for 2018
United Nations, Dec 19: Late lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir has been awarded the UN Human…
December 19, 2018
Human rights violation rampant in country: Activists
The convention marking the 70th anniversary of Human Rights Day, to be held at Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture in Golpark, will have people from various walks of life.
December 8, 2018
‘National action plan on business, human rights beneficial to India’
The corporate responsibility to respect human rights cannot be ignored even despite the slow pace or inaction of governments to deliver on this duty.
November 26, 2018
Snatch voting rights of people with over 2 children: Ramdev
Haridwar, Nov 4 : Yoga guru and retail entrepreneur Baba Ramdev on Sunday said that those who marry…
November 4, 2018
SC rejects Romila Thapar’s plea on fiver rights activists
The bench, considering the review plea in their chamber, also declined a prayer for an oral hearing of the review petition.
October 27, 2018
Bhima Koregaon case: Rights activists sent to police remand till Nov 6
Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 27: A Pune Sessions Court on Saturday sent rights activists Vernon S. Gonsalves and Arun T.…
October 27, 2018
Gay man defends rights of LGBT migrants
A native of San Pedro Sula, Honduras' second city, Mejia was a volunteer at a local NGO that aims to prevent sexually transmitted diseases by handing out condoms and providing information to young people.
October 25, 2018
Rights panel sends notice to MCD school for seating students on religious basis
The HoS (head of school) is directed to cause the production of the following information: the composition of classes before and after the reshuffling of classes in July.
October 10, 2018
Street art outside Kolkata marquee supports sex workers’ rights
Kolkata, Oct 8 : A 300 feet-long street art dedicated to the rights of sex workers was unveiled…
October 8, 2018
Sports Flashes bags BCCI audio broadcast rights
New Delhi, Oct 3: Sports Flashes, a Multi-sports App and country’s first online radio channel, has bagged the audio…
October 3, 2018
Indian company gets licensing, merchandising rights of Charlie Chaplin
Mumbai, Oct 3: Animation International India has got the licensing and merchandising rights of comic legend Charlie Chaplin.…
October 3, 2018
Modi failed to secure pensioners’ rights, say protesters
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) A large number of elderly people and those with disabilities from across the…
September 30, 2018
IL&FS plans rights issue, sell assets to clear dues
Mumbai, Sep 29 : Cash-strapped Infrastructure Financing and Leasing Services (IL&FS) Ltd on Saturday said it is planning…
September 29, 2018
SC to examine veracity of evidence against five rights activists
A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and D.Y. Chandrachud said: "First of all, we must look into the material. We will see the record, what are the allegations, and see if there is something real. We will quash if it is a cooked-up or clumsy story."
September 18, 2018
Revoke draconian laws, release political prisoners: Rights activists
New Delhi, Sep 5 : Claiming that the crackdown on rights activists was a result of the “fascist…
September 6, 2018
Rights activists under house arrest belong to terror outfit, Maharashtra police tells SC
New Delhi, Sep 5 : The Maharashtra Police on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that five rights activists,…
September 5, 2018
Rohingya situation one of worst human rights crises: Guterres
United Nations, Aug 29 : Describing the Rohingya refugee situation as one of the worst humanitarian and human…
August 29, 2018
Five rights activists held in nationwide swoop
The arrests also evoked condemnation from other activists and former bureaucrats who expressed shock over the raids on the homes of intellectuals and activists critical of the BJP.
August 28, 2018
US sanctions Myanmar military personnel, units over human rights abuse
Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) The US Treasury Department on Friday announced to sanction four commanders and two military…
August 18, 2018
Facebook bags media rights of La Liga for Indian subcontinent
New Delhi, Aug 14 : Social media giant Facebook has bagged the media rights of Spain’s top-division football championship,…
August 14, 2018
China detained 1 million Uighurs : UN human rights
United Nations, Aug 11 : A UN human rights committee has received many credible reports that more than…
August 11, 2018
US withdraws from ‘biased’ UN Human Rights Council
Washington, June 20: The United States withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday. The US envoy Nikki Haley…
June 20, 2018
UN chief regrets as US exits ‘biased’ Human Rights Council
United Nations, June 20: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regretted the withdrawal of the United States from the United…
June 20, 2018
India furious as UN rights report calls Lashkar-e-Taiba as armed group, PoK as Azad
New Delhi, June 16: Furious over the terminology used by the Office of the United Nations to describe…
June 16, 2018
UN calls for international inquiry into Kashmir rights violations
United Nations, June 14 : It is up to the members of the UN Human Rights Council to…
June 15, 2018
India slams UN report on human rights violation in Kashmir as ‘fallacious’
New Delhi, June 14:India on Thursday rejected United Nations (UN) report of human rights violations in Jammu and…
June 14, 2018
Constitution in danger, Human rights under attack: Goa Archbishop
Panaji, June 5: With the 2019 general approaching, Archbishop of Goa and Daman Father Filipe Neri Ferrao has issued…
June 5, 2018
Trump reassures commitment to protect Second Amendment rights
Washington, May 5: US President Donald Trump addressed the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual convention where he reassured his…
May 5, 2018
SCO Meet: Terrorism an enemy of basic Human Rights, says Sushma Swaraj
Beijing, April 24: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that terrorism is an enemy of the…
April 24, 2018
Star India wins BCCI media rights for INR 6138.1 Crore
New Delhi, April 5: Star India on Thursday won the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) media…
April 5, 2018
BCCI Media Rights bid stands at Rs 4244 crores; to resume on Wednesday
Mumbai (IANS) The top bid in the online auction of the Indian cricket board’s international and domestic media…
April 4, 2018
Hindus in Bangladesh fast dwindling: Human rights activist
Kozhikode (Kerala) March 11: The Hindus of Bangladesh were dwindling with their strength decreasing from one-third in 1947 to…
March 11, 2018
Suu Kyi stripped of human rights award
Washington, March 8: The US Holocaust Memorial Museum has stripped Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi of…
March 8, 2018
UK violates women’s rights by unduly restricting access to abortion in Northern Ireland
Geneva, Feb 23: The United Kingdom violates women’s rights by unduly restricting access to abortion in Northern Ireland, a report…
February 23, 2018
250 dead in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta in 48hrs: Rights
Damascus, Feb 21: At least 250 civilians have been killed by shelling and air strikes in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta…
February 21, 2018
Stone Pelting: NHRC seeks Defence Ministry’s report over alleged rights violation of Army Personnel
New Delhi, Feb 9: After taking cognisance of a complaint by three children of army officers against the…
February 9, 2018
Vulnerability of personal data for Aadhaar violation of rights, SC told
New Delhi, Feb. Feb 7: The Supreme Court on Wednesday was told that vulnerability of citizens’ demographic and biometric…
February 7, 2018
SRK receives human rights awareness award at World Economic Forum
Davos, Jan 23: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Monday received an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos…
January 23, 2018
From lynching to attack on dissent, Modi government failed to preserve rights: Human Rights Watch
The Human Rights report of 2017 didn’t bring any clear and fair picture of India regarding the conditions…
January 20, 2018
China detains rights lawyer critical of President Xi Jinping: wife
Beijing authorities on Friday took outspoken rights lawyer Yu Wensheng into custody as he was taking his child…
January 19, 2018
Sibal welcomes SC’s decision on Padmaavat, Says it’s vindication to artists rights & freedom of speech
New Delhi, Jan 18: Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the…
January 18, 2018
Separatist seminar on rights violations disallowed in Geelani’s house
Srinagar, Dec 9: Authorities on Saturday disallowed a seminar on human rights organised by Kashmiri separatist leaders in the…
December 9, 2017
Judiciary obliged to stand with citizens on fundamental rights: CJI Misra
Chief Justice Misra defended the court taking a pro-active position on the fundamental rights of citizens and expanding their scope.
November 25, 2017
Farmers fight for rights equal to second freedom struggle: Anna Hazare
He demanded crop prices which were 1.5 times the cost of agricultural inputs.
November 23, 2017
Rohingyas case: SC tells centre to strike balance between Human Rights, Security
New Delhi, Oct 13, 2017: The Supreme Court of India on Friday told the Centre to be sensitive to…
October 13, 2017
India woefully under-prepared to protect data, users’ rights on Internet
There is widespread criticism across the world, including in India, over sharing of user data between WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook.
September 28, 2017
J&K rights body recommends Rs 35 lakh for terror survivor
Jammu, Sep 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Commission on Friday ordered relief of Rs 35 lakh to…
September 15, 2017
EU sticks to Libya strategy on migrants, despite human rights concerns
After more than two years struggling to stem the flow of refugees and migrants from the Middle East and Africa, the EU is now showing signs of optimism that it is finally in control.
September 14, 2017
Edie Windsor: Gay rights trailblazer dies at 88
New York, Sep 13: Gay rights activist Edith Windsor, whose same-sex marriage fight led to a landmark US ruling,…
September 13, 2017
Star India wins IPL media rights for Rs 16,347.50
Mumbai, Sep 4, 2017: In a single consolidated bid worldwide during the autions, Star India on Monday bagged…
September 4, 2017
Fundamental rights under threat in country: Oppn parties
Indore, Aug 30 : Opposition parties, which attended the ‘save composite culture’ meeting here, today alleged that fundamental…
August 30, 2017
SC notice to BCCI on e-auction of IPL’s media rights
New Delhi, July 28: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the BCCI on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s…
July 28, 2017
Musicians to perform for human rights violations in Darjeeling
New Delhi, July 22: To highlight the violation of human rights in Darjeeling, bands like Parikrama and Bipul…
July 22, 2017
Merkel urges Iraq to probe alleged human rights abuses in Mosul
BERLIN : – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday urged Iraqi President Haidar al-Abadi to investigate alleged human…
July 19, 2017
Blocking Twitter users: Can politicians be sued for violating fundamental rights?
Several political figures in India are social-media savvy, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi who often uses Twitter to communicate government policies.
June 20, 2017
Abu Salem moves to EU human rights court
June 18, Sunday : Gangster Abu Salem, who was recently found guilty for second time by TADA court…
June 18, 2017
Bhatkal’s claim of rights violation is false, Tihar
New Delhi, Jun 9 : The allegations of human rights violation by Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, sentenced to…
June 9, 2017
SC to begin hearing on validity of triple talaq vis-a-vis Muslim women’s rights
New Delhi, May 10 : A five judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will on Thursday commence hearing on…
May 10, 2017
Triple talaq violates Constitution, rights of women: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday ruled that triple talaq was a violation of the Indian Constitution and that the rights of women cannot be violated in the name of personal law.
May 9, 2017
Triple talaq violates Constitution, rights of women Says Allahabad HC
Lucknow, May 9 : The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday ruled that triple talaq was a violation of…
May 9, 2017
Congress, Owaisi reply to Prasad: It’s Constitution, not BJP that defines Minority rights!
New Delhi, April 22: Taking on to Ravi Shankar Prasad for his controversial remark that BJP has offered…
April 22, 2017
African envoys demand visible deterring measures; May move to Human Rights Council
New Delhi, April 3: African Heads of Mission have strongly condemned last week’s attack on Nigerian nationals in…
April 3, 2017
Protect Nahid Afrin, fatwas threat to rights: Lawyer Vrinda Grover
Kolkata, March 16: Stressing that ‘fatwas’ have no legal or constitutional basis, noted lawyer and human rights activist Vrinda…
March 16, 2017
BJP has violated human rights, lacks sense of history: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Feb 16 In a direct attack on the ruling establishment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former…
February 16, 2017
Human rights violations in Tibet high
Dharamsala, Dec 10: The Tibetan government-in-exile on Saturday alleged that human rights violations in Tibet was high, citing…
December 10, 2016
68th Anniversary of Human Rights Day
Delhi, 10 Dec: The day to celebrate our rights is marked annually across the world on 10 December…
December 10, 2016
India rejects Pakistan allegations on overflight rights
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India on Thursday rejected allegations by Pakistan of being denied overflight clearance, something…
November 24, 2016
Animals have no rights, but can’t be treated cruelly: SC
New Delhi, Nov 9 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday said animals may not have rights but they cannot…
November 9, 2016
Terrorism is biggest threat to human rights: India at UNGA
Sep 21, 2016: As India decides to isolate Pakistan globally to slash Pakistan infused cross-border terror attack in India,…
September 21, 2016
Dalit activist Mevani detained for seeking land rights
Gujarat Dalit rights activist, Jignesh Mevani and 200 supporters, who were demonstrating outside the Ahmedabad District Collectorate, were…
September 19, 2016
India raises Balochistan at UN, accuses Pakistan of Rights violation
India and Pakistan faced off strongly on Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, with Islamabad alleging “atrocities”…
September 14, 2016
International probe into Kashmir violence crucial: UN rights chief
The United Nation Human Rights chief has suggested that an impartial, independent and international panel shall be given…
September 14, 2016
US expresses concern about human rights situation in Pakistan-held Kashmir
The US is concerned about human rights situation in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the country’s Balochistan province, the…
August 24, 2016
Commission to stop human rights abuses in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
The Myanmar government will establish an advisory commission on the Rakhine state to resolve the protracted regional issue,…
August 24, 2016
Pakistan allows UN rights team to visit Pakistan occupied Kashmir
Pakistan said on Thursday it will allow the UN to send a team to its part of occupied…
August 19, 2016
Nawaz writes to UN over ‘human rights violations in Kashmir’
Taking the issue of Jammu and Kashmir to the UN office,Pakistan has urged United Nations Secretary General Ban…
August 10, 2016
Cheering time for women after US SC verdict on abortion rights
The US Supreme Court’s verdict against a controversial Texas abortion law came as a greatest victory in the…
June 28, 2016
PM Modi is least worried about hearing on human rights in India in US Congress
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing in the US Congress to examine the current state of human rights…
June 3, 2016
Aung San Suu Kyi to Lead Committee For Rohingyas rights in Myanmar
Nobel laureate and Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will chair a new committee dedicated to promoting…
June 1, 2016
Pakistan urged to probe killing of rights activist
Pakistan should conduct a prompt and impartial probe into the killing of human rights activist Khurram Zaki and…
May 10, 2016
US challenged 13 countries including India on navigation rights
The US military conducted “freedom of navigation” operations against 13 countries last year, including India to challenge China’s…
April 26, 2016
Kashmir rights group barred from holding presser on Handwara
Kashmir rights group that was to hold a press conference on Saturday on the alleged molestation of a…
April 16, 2016
Human rights panel notice to Chhattisgarh over journalist’s arrest
The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Chhattisgarh government in connection with the alleged wrongful…
March 23, 2016
Obama spars with Cuba’s Castro over human rights
US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro sparred over human rights issues, including the American prison…
March 22, 2016
Don’t wait for others to give you rights, President tells women
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday exhorted women not to wait for others to give them what was their…
March 8, 2016
“Maximum governance” means giving women their rights, says Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday in Lok Sabha on International Women’s Day said that We must have…
March 8, 2016
With Tamils rights, Fishermen on agenda, Sushma heads to Colombo
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today left for Colombo on a two-day visit during which she is expected…
February 5, 2016
Modi government diluting Forest Rights Act: Jairam
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Narendra Modi-led NDA government of “diluting the Forest Rights Act” and said…
January 29, 2016
Respect rights, sensitivities of minorities: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday called for respect for the rights and sensitivities of minorities, both in letter…
December 14, 2015
Mark voices support for Muslim Facebook users , will ‘fight to protect’ Muslim rights
Countering Donald Trump’s statement on Muslims ,Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that Muslims will always be welcome on…
December 10, 2015
Adani, Karuna Nundy, Khurram Parvez among TIME’s ‘100 most influential people of 2022’
The profile for Khurram Parvez, chairperson of the Asian Federation against Involuntary Disappearances, was authored by journalist Rana Ayyub.
May 24, 2022
Youth Congress starts ‘India Rising Talent’ to attract youth
The Youth Congress said its resolve is to take Gandhian ideas to the masses and build a sensitive society.
May 24, 2022
Ukraine, wheat ban to be discussed at Modi and Biden meet: US NSA
The issue was discussed at the highest level between President Biden and Prime Minister Modi when they met virtually in March for a Quad meeting.
May 23, 2022
Rahul Gandhi’s Interaction at the ‘Ideas For India’ Conclave, London
I think, it is very dangerous for one company to control all the air ports, all the ports, all the infrastructure.
May 22, 2022
Interim order to continue, Gyanvapi mosque suit transferred to district judge: Supreme Court
The bench noted that the District Judge has an experience close to 30 years and would be able to handle the matter.
May 21, 2022
OIC expresses ‘deep concern’ over delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir; check out India’s strong reaction
The delimitation commission, tasked with redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, notified its final report earlier this month.
May 17, 2022
Imran Khan accuses Pakistan Govt of ‘stifling’ voices of critics
He said the nation is "ready to fight" against this government, adding that the federal government will have nowhere to hide when he announces his call for the march to Islamabad.
May 17, 2022
Law Minister Has No Authority To Draw Any ‘Arbitrary Lakshman Rekha’: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram hit back at Law Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks after the Supreme Court put on hold the application of sedition law and said that he has authority to draw any arbitrary Lakshman Rekha.
May 13, 2022
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested, sent to judicial custody for blocking MCD’s anti-encroachment drive in Madanpur Khadar
When the news of the protests in Madanpur Khadar area against the anti-encroachment exercise first broke earlier on Thursday, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan said he was “ready to go to jail if it saves the houses of poor people”.
May 13, 2022
‘Cognisant of civil liberties of citizens’: SC puts sedition law on hold till review
The top court order came on a batch of pleas filed by Major General S.G. Vombatkere (retd) and the Editors Guild of India and others, challenging the constitutional validity of Section 124A which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
May 12, 2022
Supreme Court puts sedition law on hold, no new FIRs to be lodged till review is complete
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing one of the petitioners, contended that Section 124A has become prima facie unconstitutional and the apex court must stay application of the sedition provision till the Centre reviews the provision.
May 12, 2022
Congress promises loan waiver, investment support to Telangana farmers
It also promises new laws to end the menace of spurious seeds and pesticides. If voted to power, the party will also ensure corruption free, time bound construction of pending irrigation projects.
May 7, 2022
Manmohan Singh’s blanket support for west-driven globalization may need a reality check
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh‘s Op-Ed piece in the Hindu (April 22) contained many thoughtful observations on the…
May 3, 2022
Turkey to boycott NATO wargames: media
‘Tiger Meet’ exercises are taking place in Greece
May 1, 2022
Kim Jong-un vows to ‘pre-emptively’ contain nuke threats
Kim also called on the military leaders to "boldly open up a new stage of development" of the armed forces during the meeting held at the office building of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) Central Committee in Pyongyang.
April 30, 2022
SDMC begins survey of Encroachment of govt land
Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta had on April 20 written to mayors of South and East corporations seeking removal of encroachments by Rohingyas, Bangladeshis and anti-social elements in their areas.
April 28, 2022
Judicial system should be Indianised; Process shouldn’t be like wedding mantras: CJI Ramana
The practice of law before constitutional courts should be based on one's intelligence and understanding of law and not mere proficiency in language.
April 24, 2022
Russia Ukraine War: 1,084 bodies discovered in Kiev region
The dead included 631 men, 383 women, 42 girls, 61 boys, and 70 children.
April 24, 2022
‘Don’t need lecture from Home Secretary’: SC slams Centre in Abu Salem case
New Delhi, April 22 : The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly objected to some statements made by the…
April 22, 2022
SC to hear Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind’s plea against Jahangirpuri demolition drive on Today
"Completely unauthorised and unconstitutional demolition has been ordered in the Jahangirpuri area…with no notice to anybody,"
April 21, 2022
61 percent increase in Crime against Muslims during Modi Govt: Kapil Sibal
Congress MP Kapil Sibal said the crime rate had increased by 25 per cent since the BJP government took office, of which 61 per cent were against Muslims.
April 17, 2022
Iran condemns Israeli operations at Al-Aqsa mosque
Earlier on Friday, Palestinian health officials said more than 100 Palestinians have been injured so far in the clashes, while the Israeli police reported that three officers were lightly wounded.
April 16, 2022
Imran Khan moves Pak SC to ban dissident PTI lawmakers for life
The petition further claimed that the votes cast by dissident PTI members in the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan should not be counted.
April 15, 2022
President’s greetings ahead of BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary
A true believer in the rule of law, Dr Ambedkar constantly worked for the rights of poor and backward classes.
April 14, 2022
Jaishankar flags lack of understanding in public domain over India’s stand on Russia-Ukraine war
Among US lawmakers who have been critical of India's refusal to condemn the invasions is Ro Khanna, an Indian-American member of the House of Representatives.
April 14, 2022
2+2 Dialogue starts off looking on difference India, US can make
Jaishankar said that their discussions of contemporary developments will include Ukraine, Afghanistan, the Gulf and the subcontinent.
April 12, 2022
Relief to Aakar Patel, Delhi court asks CBI to withdraw lookout circular
There was no question of not cooperating with the probe agency by his client, he said.
April 8, 2022
Criminal Procedure Bill unconstitutional, against Supreme Court verdicts: Chidambaram
Chidambaram said the objective of this Bill — “to expand the ambit of powers, to use modern techniques for body measurements and to provide legal sanctions’’ — appear “harmless words’’ but the “harm and mischief lies in these sections’’.
April 7, 2022
Rajya Sabha passes Criminal Procedure Bill, 2022
Referring to the strictness of the laws, Shah said: "The conviction rate in South Africa is 82 per cent, 84 per cent in the UK, 69 per cent, 94 per cent in Australia, and 93 per cent in the US."
April 7, 2022
Biden wants ‘war crimes trial’ for Putin
Russia is party to the International Criminal Court. The US is not
April 5, 2022
Huge scale of sexual violence endured in Ukraine emerges
Gang-rapes, assaults taking place at gunpoint, and rapes committed in front of children are among the grim testimonies collected by the investigators, the report said.
April 5, 2022
Narsinghanand, Chauhanke among others booked for inflammatory speech at ‘Hindu Mahapanchayat Sabha’
It was at this time when Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati allegedly started making inflammatory speeches from the stage, exhorting Hindus to take up arms to fight for their existence.
April 4, 2022
Sri Lanka imposes curfew ahead of Sunday protest
Ahead of Sunday's protest, on Friday night, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also imposed the emergency law allowing police to arrest any suspect without a warrant.
April 3, 2022
Declare Kashmiri Pandits as victims of genocide, IDPs: Congress MP Vivek Tankha
It also seeks the declaration of Kashmiri Pandits as victims of genocide and change in their official nomenclature to 'Internally Displaced Persons' (IDPs).
April 2, 2022
Russia tells OSCE to leave Ukraine
Moscow accused the organization’s monitoring mission of a “selective approach to facts”
April 2, 2022
Raise your voice against harassment: PM Modi
The Prime Minister also credited his Council of Minister colleague Shantanu Thakur for taking forward the "great tradition".
March 30, 2022
US sanctions blunt the Russian Central Bank’s ability to deploy international reserves including gold
Washington, March 25 : In its latest action to impose severe costs on the Russians, the US Department…
March 25, 2022
Christian scholars denounce Putin’s religious ideology behind Ukraine war
Moscow, March 23 : More than a 1,000 global Christian scholars and researchers at several world universities, including…
March 23, 2022
US imposes visa restrictions against China
State Department cites “human rights abuses” against Uighurs, Tibet, Hong Kong and religious minorities
March 22, 2022
Ukraine MP claims women over 60 are being ‘raped and hanged’ by Russian forces
London/Kiev, March 20 : Russian forces are raping and hanging women who are unable to escape their savage…
March 20, 2022
India, Japan discuss threat in South China Sea
The Japanese Prime Minister arrived here on a two-day visit to take part in the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit on Saturday.
March 20, 2022
Muslim bodies in Karnataka call for bandh opposing hijab verdict
Bengaluru, March 17 : Muslim organisations in Karnataka have given a call for a ‘bandh’ in the state…
March 17, 2022
Russia bans Instagram, blocks access for 80 mn users
New Delhi, March 14 : Russia on Monday blocked Instagram for nearly 80 million users in the country,…
March 14, 2022
Russian debt default no longer ‘improbable’ – IMF
Sanctions mean Moscow can’t pay its debts even if it has the money
March 12, 2022
South Korean opposition candidate becomes president
Yoon Suk-yeol wins the race to succeed Moon Jae-in in one of the country’s most contentious elections in recent memory
March 10, 2022
India’s Ukraine Tightrope: Shashi Tharoor
The conflict in Ukraine, by seemingly dividing the world into two mutually hostile camps, poses a fundamental challenge to India’s traditional strategy of non-alignment. The country now finds itself between a rock and a hard place, potentially antagonizing the West while still losing Russia to China's embrace.
March 9, 2022
Russia says Ukraine battalions holding more than 4.5 mn civilians as human shields
More than 2.5 million citizens of Ukraine and foreigners have asked to be evacuated to the territory of Russia, he said, RT reported.
March 9, 2022
Trump jokes about false-flagging Russia into war with China – media
Bomb Russia with Chinese-flagged planes, former president reportedly chortled
March 7, 2022
Ukraine Russia War: Who are the Chechens?
Who are the Chechens? What role can they play in the war between Ukraine - Russia
March 6, 2022
Congress rivals try to divide society on caste, religious lines: Priyanka Gandhi
The BJP claims that it gives people free ration and deposits money in their accounts, she said.
March 5, 2022
UN estimates number of civilian casualties in Ukraine
Almost 250 civilians have died and over 500 were wounded in the first week of the fighting
March 4, 2022
Ukraine’s crimes are not punished: Russian FM to UN Council
RT published this video item, entitled “Ukraine’s crimes are not punished | Russian FM to UN Council” –…
March 2, 2022
Fighting in Ukraine must stop: UN chief Guterres
"I welcome and encourage all peaceful efforts to end the bloodshed and halt this conflict. I thank the countries who have offered to host and facilitate negotiations.
March 1, 2022
UN chief Guterres says fighting in Ukraine must stop
"The fighting in Ukraine must stop. It is raging across the country, from air, land and sea. It must stop now," says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
March 1, 2022
Russia restricts access to Facebook
New Delhi, Feb 26 : Russias communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said on Friday that it is partially restricting access…
February 26, 2022
Hundreds arrested in anti-war protests in Russia
Russian police arrest nearly 1,700 protesters at rallies against invasion of Ukraine.
February 25, 2022
Guterres rebukes Russia for violating UN Charter, says world faces ‘peril’
United Nations, Feb 24 : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world was facing a peril…
February 24, 2022
PM Modi urges people to visit border villages for rural development
Striking an emotional chord with the villages, the PM suggested holding birthday celebrations of the villages.
February 23, 2022
France urges its citizens to leave Ukraine
Paris, Feb 20 : France on Saturday urged all its citizens who are currently in Ukraine for non-essential…
February 20, 2022
Criminal case filed against Charanjit Singh Channi in Bihar
Channi has claimed that his statement was twisted by opposition parties and media.
February 18, 2022
Opinion: The Great American Heist
On February 12, the Afghan central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank, demanded in a statement that the Biden administration reverse its decision.
February 17, 2022
Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act: SC notice on plea against HC order
The Gujarat government contended that Section 5 of the Act, which was stayed, impacts cases where inter-religious marriages have been solemnised by a person without force, or fraudulent means.
February 15, 2022
Reports surface of differences between Imran Khan, wife
During her surprise visits to shelter homes, Bushra Bibi interacts with the destitute to ensure provision of good quality of food and facilities being provided to them.
February 14, 2022
Islamic Centre of India to hold inter-faith meet on hijab row
"The Constitution also guarantees every citizen the right to education. From this point of view too, the Karnataka government is eroding the constitutional rights."
February 11, 2022
BJP not only ‘distorted’ history but ‘destroyed’ Hinduism too: Mamata Banerjee
Theissue of PM Modi's photo on the Covid-19 vaccinations certificate issued to people, saying: "Displaying Modi ji's picture on injection. Whose money is that?"
February 11, 2022
Palestinians killed in West Bank by Israeli Forces
According to a statement issued by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, an armed wing of the Fatah movement led by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the three men are members of the group and "heroic martyrs".
February 9, 2022
‘Remove Principal who denied Entry to Muslim Students Wearing Hijab’
The Principal of Kundapur College in Udupi district has closed entrance gates for the 19 Muslim students wearing hijab and stopped them from entering college.
February 5, 2022
The brutal murder of Pastor William Siraj in Pakistan
New Delhi, Feb 3 : Christian communities across the world are aghast at the killing of a Christian…
February 3, 2022
AAP’s Bhagwant Mann tries to woo voters in high-stakes Dhuri battle
Dhuri (Punjab), Feb 2 : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab chief minister candidate Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday conducted…
February 2, 2022
No question of repeal of statute, declared unconstitutional by court: Supreme Court
After this judgment, PILs were filed in the Manipur High Court to declare the similar 2012 Manipur law as unconstitutional. In 2018, the Manipur legislature passed a repealing law, but with a saving clause on appointments of Parliamentary Secretaries.
February 2, 2022
Woman cannot be treated as commodity, argues advocate in marital rape case
"Our Constitution is in our hands, women have gained universal suffrage, right to work, right to worship and right against divorce by utterance of three words,"
February 1, 2022
India bought Pegasus as part of Defence Deal with Israel in 2017: New York Times
Modi govt has neither denied nor confirmed categorically that it had bought the spyware that can crack encrypted communications of iPhone or Android smartphone
January 30, 2022
Pegasus Spyware: Congress accuses Modi Govt of Hijacking Democracy
Surjewala earlier alleged that the defence budget of National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) reporting to the NSA went up from Rs 33 Crore to Rs 333 Crore in 2017-18.
January 30, 2022
Pegasus a part of $2 bn deal between India, Israel in 2017: New York Times
The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017 - to become the first Indian prime minister to visit the country.
January 30, 2022