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NHRC must use pan-India jurisdiction to map suicides nationwide: Human rights lawyer Vrinda Grover
November 29, 2025 10:22 am
Vrinda Grover interview: Grover, who has represented NHRC in the past, reflected on the student’s suicide incident and suggested that the commission should use its pan-India jurisdiction to map suicides nationwide, investigate root causes in the education system, and recommend preventive measures.
How National Human Rights Commission functions, steps in during violation of rights
November 27, 2025 5:54 pm
NHRC powers news: While inquiring into the complaints specified under the Protection of Human Rights Act, the commission possesses all the powers of a civil court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
A year without G N Saibaba: What his life and death taught us
October 16, 2025 1:10 pm
People die but the ideas they nurture live on. Professor Saibaba paved the way for love, courage, and truth. To uphold his legacy, we must strive to make room for a dissent guided by the transformative power of education, love, and empathy
SHRC issues bailable warrant against Nagpur municipal commissioner for repeated non-appearance before the panel
October 07, 2025 10:12 pm
The order issued by Maharashtra SHRC chairperson Justice AM Badar and member Justice Swapna Joshi mentioned that they had taken suo motu complaint regarding violation of human rights of the residents of the North Nagpur due to non-construction of roads and also repeated vehicle accidents due to want of roads.
US State Department's 2024 Human Rights Report soft on Trump allies, criticizes Europe, South Africa, Brazil
August 13, 2025 1:34 am
The 2024 Human Rights Report, which was largely completed before Trump began his second term, reportedly underwent significant revisions after the new administration took office.
Suspected thief tied to police vehicle in Jammu, Mirwaiz asks: ‘Is this how Kashmiris will be treated in their own land?’
June 26, 2025 5:43 am
In his post, Mirwaiz drew parallels between the incident and one from 2017 when an army major tied a civilian to an army jeep and paraded him through different villages of central Kashmir's Budgam district.
Why has FIFA been urged to deny 2034 World Cup hosting rights to Saudi Arabia
November 13, 2024 11:34 am
FIFA should halt the process of giving the World Cup to Saudi Arabia, according to Amnesty International and SRA, as it could lead to major human rights violations.
Tripura human rights panel takes cognizance of 3 incidents of atrocities; directs police to file reports within 3 weeks
November 02, 2024 8:53 pm
Referring to media reports of ragging at Tripura Medical College, THRC ordered the principal to submit a detailed report on the incident in three weeks.
UNHRC concerned over violence against minority groups in India, prolonged use of counter-terrorism laws in 'disturbed areas'
July 25, 2024 10:38 pm
On India, while appreciating the measures adopted by it to address discrimination, it called on India to enact comprehensive anti-discrimination laws and implement measures to promote respect for diversity.
Dozens sentenced to life in prison in mass trial in UAE: Activists
July 10, 2024 8:28 pm
The UAE did not immediately acknowledge the sentences. However, they had been expected to be issued in court Wednesday, activists said.
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