Human Rights

To Pak Media's Questions On Kashmir, UN Gives "Clear Opinion"

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday September 19, 2019

The United Nations on Wednesday indicated its acknowledgement of the Indian stance that Jammu and Kashmir is a bilateral issue and said dialogue between India and Pakistan is an "absolute essential element for the solution". India had reiterated its stand on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council last week and accused Pakistan of attempti...

Rights Body, Women's Panel Want Probe Into Alleged Torture Of 3 Assam Women

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Stela Dey | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A day after Assam police suspended two cops for allegedly stripping and torturing three women inside a police outpost in Darrang district, the National Human Rights Commission and the National Commission for Women have sought stern action against the two suspended officers.

Over 2,000 Ceasefire Violations, Stop Targeting Civilians: Centre To Pak

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday September 15, 2019

Pakistan has committed more than 2050 unprovoked ceasefire violations this year, in which 21 people died, the centre said today. Repeated requests have been made to Islamabad to stick to the 2003 ceasefire understanding, a spokesman said. The latest data from the government comes days after Pakistan flagged Kashmir at a United Nation's meet, accusi...

Hong Kong Activist Seeks Donald Trump's Support For Democracy Movement

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 14, 2019

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong urged US President Donald Trump on Friday to include a "human rights clause" in any trade agreement with China, and sought Washington's backing for the city's democracy movement.

India Expresses Concern Over Cross-Border Terrorism Emanating From Pak

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 14, 2019

A senior Indian diplomat on Thursday met UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet and conveyed India's concerns on the threat posed by cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Tamil Nadu Ordered To Pay Rs 25,000 To Children Whose Cheeks Were Pierced

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 13, 2019

The National Human Rights Commission on Friday said it has resolved 71 of the 179 cases pertaining to police excesses, charges of atrocities against Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, among others.

India Expresses Concern At UN Over Terrorism Emanating From Pakistan

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 13, 2019

A senior Indian diplomat on Thursday met UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet in Geneva and conveyed India's concerns on the threat posed by cross border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Pak's Attempt To Polarise, Politicise Kashmir At UN Rejected: Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019

India on Thursday said Pakistan's attempt to polarise and politicise the Kashmir issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council has been rejected.

'What About Atrocities On Us?' Baloch Activists As Pak Raises J&K At UN

World News | Written by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday September 12, 2019

Pakistan's attempt to corner India on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva wasstymied by Baloch activists, who spoke out against the atrocities unleashed by the Pakistani military in its own backyard, Balochistan.

Two US Lawmakers Seek Immediate End Of Communication Blackout In Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019

Two US lawmakers have expressed concerns over the situation in Kashmir, and urged US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to convince India to immediately end the communication blockade and release those who have been detained.

DU Students Protest Raid At Varsity Professor Hany Babu's House

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019

The Pune Police had in the past arrested five human rights activists. It had also tried to arrest other human rights activists but was prevented from doing so after the Supreme Court stepped in, he added.

DU Students Protest Raid At Varsity Professor Hany Babu's House

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019

The Pune Police had in the past arrested five human rights activists. It had also tried to arrest other human rights activists but was prevented from doing so after the Supreme Court stepped in, he added.

Pak Left Red-Faced At UN As Baloch Activists Expose Islamabad's Hypocrisy

World News | ANI | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Baloch political activists and human rights defenders shredded Pakistan for atrocities and gross human rights violations against Baloch people. The Baloch Human Rights Council organised a briefing on 'The Humanitarian Crisis in Balochistan' at a special tent at Broken Chair in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva on Tuesday.

"Atrocious," Says Chandrababu Naidu, Under House Arrest; Cops Lock Gates

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, his son Nara Lokesh and several leaders of his Telugu Desam Party (TDP) have been put under house arrest to prevent them from participating in a massive protest against the government run by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Large gatherings are banned by the police in Palnadu region, seen to be worst aff...

Kashmir Well On Its Way To Normalcy, India Assures UN Rights Body

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday September 11, 2019

India on Tuesday flatly rejected Pakistan's claims of largescale human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, assuring the international community that the situation in the region has vastly improved in the weeks following the scrapping of its special status.