UN concerned over violence against minorities in India

The United Nations Human Rights Committee on Thursday voiced concern about alleged discrimination and violence against minority groups in India as well as over application of counter-terrorism......

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Nearly 650 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the United Nations Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report, suggesting a thorough,......

Alarming erosion of fundamental rights in India: UN

There is a "steady" and "alarming" erosion of fundamental rights, particularly of religious and other minorities in India, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Minority Issue has told the......

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has removed India from his annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children, citing measures taken by the Indian government to better protect them.......

Trade unions seek policy for migrant workers

Coming on a common platform, eight major trade unions on Tuesday urged the government to include the issues of Indian migrant workers for discussions during Pravasi Bhartiya Divas celebrations,......

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

IMAGE: Switzerland's Stephan Lichtsteiner celebrates after the match. Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters After winning a politically-charged match against Serbia, Switzerland are unlikely to......