Human Rights Commission deplores 'Khap' directive

Taking a note of recent media reports about acts of violence against Hindu couples allegedly perpetrated by or at the behest of some khap panchyats in Haryana, the National Human Rights Commission......

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

In a spot inquiry into the Sandeshkhali case in West Bengal, the National Human Rights Commission has flagged "several instances of atrocities", saying it indicates that there was a "violation of......

Dalit groom rides horse, with 200 policemen in baraat

A Dalit groom's baraat was taken out under heavy police protection in Rajasthan's Ajmer district after the bride's family approached the administration apprehending opposition by upper castes to a......

Former CJI Chandrachud denies reports of...

Former chief justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said media reports of him being considered for the National Human Rights Commission chairperson's post were 'untrue'. IMAGE: Justice D Y......

Add human rights to FTA talks: EU

A draft report prepared by Members of the European Parliament could potentially derail negotiations between India and the European Union, the country's largest trade partner, on a Comprehensive......

Sports Ministry, BCCI, SAI served notice from human rights body

IMAGE: The notices come at a time when several wrestlers are protesting at Jantar Mantar here demanding the sacking and arrest of WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over charges of......

Human Rights panel wants probe into 'inhuman torture' on Pinki

The West Bengal Human Rights Commission has directed the home, health and police departments to inquire into the alleged 'inhuman torture' on Asiad gold medalist Pinki Pramanik in police and jail......

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

IMAGE: Flagbearers Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 11, 2024. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters India has submitted a 'Letter of Intent',......

Deadly stampede: Indonesian match official jailed

IMAGE: The verdict was announced on Thursday. Photograph: Presto Wardoyo/Reuters An Indonesian court sentenced a soccer match official to one and a half years in prison on Thursday after finding......