Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday raised concerns after 150 civil society groups and activists wrote to the Prime Minister, accusing the Environment Ministry of weakening the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
Under the Doha Agreement, the Taliban had promised not to allow terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS to use Afghanistan's territory to threaten other nations, especially the United States. However, doubts over Taliban compliance have persisted, heightening fears of cross-border threats.
Reports from Balochistan highlight ongoing enforced disappearances and custodial killings by security forces. Victims include abducted men found dead or held for ransom. Human rights groups have condemned the abuses, urging international action, but accountability remains lacking amid rising
This action is not a mere bureaucratic adjustment; it is a deliberate political strategy aimed at further intensifying China's ongoing genocide against the Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic groups, while also solidifying the totalitarian occupation of East Turkistan.
Over 714,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran in 2025, 70% forcibly deported, raising alarm among the UN and rights groups. Tolo News reports growing fears of a humanitarian crisis, especially as families and women are increasingly affected. Calls continue to halt forced deportations immed
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses Congress and INDIA alliance of openly aligning with Jamaat-e-Islami to win Kerala elections, claiming the party is "remote-controlled" by anti-secular groups. He also criticises RJD and SP for fear-mongering.
The match between Army XI and Parliament XI will be played to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, launched by Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan-backed terror groups following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
Calling on lawyers, rights groups, and the Baloch public, she urged all democratic forces to "rise, speak, and act" for the immediate release of Mahrang Baloch and all illegally detained BYC leaders.
The backlash began after TK Ashraf, a teacher and General Secretary of the Wisdom Islamic Organisation, posted on Facebook that he and his son would not participate in the programme.
U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga warned that Afghanistan has become a terrorist safe haven again, posing threats to South and Central Asia. He cited rising violence by groups like ISIS-K and TTP, and urged stronger regional cooperation and a review of U.S. counterterrorism strategies, Khaama P
A global coalition of rights groups at the UNHRC condemned China's ongoing persecution of human rights lawyers, marking 10 years since the "709 Crackdown." They highlighted cases of imprisonment, disappearances, and family harassment, urging stronger international action against China's lega