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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of 807 missing persons cases in Delhi, seek
Updated : 2 hours, 8 min ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports indicating a sharp rise in missing persons cases in the national capital, after data released by the Delhi Police revealed that as many as 807 people went missing during the first two weeks of January 202
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Arvind Dharmapuri submits complaint against Telangana CM over "insensitive
Updated : 2 hours, 7 min ago IST
In his complaint, Dharmapuri expressed deep concern about the remarks reported during a public speech on February 6 in Nizamabad. He stated that the use of a serious congenital medical condition in political comparison is deeply insensitive and undermines the dignity of individuals who ha
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NHRC seeks reports from States on gym regulation amid sexual exploitation
Updated : 2 hours, 6 min ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of rising concerns around gyms and fitness centres across India, particularly allegations of sexual exploitation and health risks linked to unregulated practices. Acting on multiple complaints, the Commission has issued noti
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YSRCP delegation to meet NHRC, SC Commission over law and order in Andhra
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
A delegation of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), comprising MPs, MLAs, MLCs, former MLAs, and former MLCs, will meet the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Scheduled Castes Commission on Wednesday, seeking intervention over alleged state-sponsored violence a
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Telangana Human Rights Commission takes suo motu cognisance of Sangareddy
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a mid-day meal food poisoning incident, where 22 students fell ill after consuming spoiled food at Venkatapur Primary School in Sangareddy district.
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Kerala: State Human Rights Commission orders DIG probe into youth's death
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Commission's Judicial Member, K Baijunath, has asked for an investigation report to be submitted within one week. The matter will be considered during the Commission's sitting scheduled to be held at the Kozhikode Public Works Rest House on February 19.
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Centre appoints Anand Swaroop as Special Secretary (Internal Security); An
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Central government has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers Anand Swaroop and Anupama Nilekar Chandra to key posts in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), respectively.
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Pakistan: Rule of law questioned as court delays enable destruction of Lah
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), along with several environmental and citizens' organisations, has warned that continued court inaction is enabling irreversible environmental and cultural loss.
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JKSA writes to NHRC seeking probe into harassment of Kashmiri shawl seller
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In its letter to the NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, the association highlighted that over the past ten days alone, more than a dozen incidents targeting Kashmiri traders and students have been reported, reflecting a dangerous and persistent pattern rather than isolated occur
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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Indore water contamination deaths
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least seven people died and more than 40 others fell ill after consuming contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, according to a release by th
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HRCP raises alarm over arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances in Pakis
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced serious concerns regarding the ongoing practice of arbitrary arrests, extended detentions, and enforced disappearances throughout the nation, urging the government to urgently address what it referred to as the habitual circumvention
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Pakistan: HRCP flags delays, inadequate relief for flood-hit families in S
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the Punjab government to focus on the needs of families impacted by severe monsoon floods in southern Punjab, many of whom are still facing challenges in rebuilding their homes without proper assistance as winter approaches
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