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Pastor, associate held: NHRC asks Ghaziabad DM to probe aide, says he availed SC benefits despite converting to Christianity

June 29, 2025 1:30 am

The two accused, Pastor Vinod Kunjumon (50) and Premchand Jatav (66), were arrested on June 15 following a complaint by a Bajrang Dal member, Prabal Gupta

Murshidabad violence: NCW & NHRC members also visit Malda camp, say 'unimaginable trauma’

April 19, 2025 1:31 am

Several women alleged harassment by police personnel and said they were being threatened at night to not talk to outsiders

NHRC orders on-spot inquiry into Nepal student’s February 16 ‘suicide’ at KIIT

March 05, 2025 7:37 am

Commission constitutes three-member team to probe the matter on campus

India's labour market challenges: addressing bonded labour, migrant worker welfare, and work culture.

The missing worker in the ‘work culture’ debates

February 28, 2025 5:19 pm

We need discussions on ‘work culture’ and ‘work hours’ for all workers, irrespective of caste, class, gender, or state

‘Kejriwal, Atishi pushed innocent children into politics’: BJP asks poll body to remove video

January 01, 2025 5:00 am

NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo had written to the EC on Monday, drawing its attention to a video posted on X by Atishi and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal where children are heard saying “ab ki baar Kejriwal”.

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NHRC notice to Kerala CS, DGP over ‘increase’ in suicides among tribals

December 27, 2024 2:07 am

The Commission took suo motu cognisance of a news item on this and issued notices to the Chief Secretary and DGP, seeking a comprehensive report. The state authorities have been given two weeks to file their response.

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LoPs may write dissent letters over NHRC selection process

December 19, 2024 4:16 am

Both Kharge and Gandhi attended the meeting and deliberation with the PM and other members of the commission were held.

NHRC member Sayani appointed its acting chairperson

June 04, 2024 1:55 am

Nine months after he retired from the SC, Justice Mishra was appointed as the eighth chairperson of the human rights body in June 2021.

Sandeshkhali case: Spot inquiry points to 'violation' of human rights, says NHRC

April 15, 2024 7:47 am

The NHRC, in its report, also observed that the "pervasive fear of reprisal, coupled with the power dynamics at play, acted as a formidable barrier", preventing individuals from voicing their grievances.

NHRC notice to DGCA over death of old man who had to walk for lack of wheelchair at Mumbai airport

February 20, 2024 7:23 pm

The Commission said it would also like to know the steps taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that such incidents do not recur.

“When he was given the topic of the Opposition, he spoke. There is no prohibition in that, but I will definitely make some corrections in his topics…,” Yadav said.

CM in audience, Indore BJP mayor’s son makes fiery speech on govt ‘failures’

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The son of the mayor, Sanghamitra Bhargava, gave a bold speech denouncing the central government's policies, including the bullet train project and "Kavach" technology for rail safety. His bravery was praised by Congress leaders and Chief Minister, despite his father being a BJP leader. The Chief Minister promised to make changes to the topics given to him.

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