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NHRC takes cognizance in Amritsar accident; issue notices to state, railwa
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 22 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission on Monday took suo motu cognizance of media reports of dozens of people mowed down by a train in Amritsar on Dussehra and issued notices to the Government of Punjab, Chairman of the Railway Board seeking a detailed report
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Mother-daughter stripped in police custody: NHRC issues notice to Chhattis
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 22 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to Chhattisgarh Director General of Police (DGP) over reports of an elderly woman and her daughter being allegedly stripped naked and severely beaten by a woman police personnel in front of male po
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Khashoggi disappearance: UN High Commissioner asks Saudi Arabia to reveal
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Oct 17 (ANI): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday urged the governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey to reveal the details of the disappearance and possible extra-judicial killing of the prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
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US, EU condemn 'undue restrictions' on freedom of expression
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], October 16 (ANI): The European Union and the United States have condemned the 'undue restrictions' on freedom of expression and censorship in violation of international human rights law in the fifth meeting of the EU-US Cyber Dialogue held recently.
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'India to continue balanced approach towards protecting human rights'
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New York [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Few hours after India was elected to the United Nations' top human rights body on Friday, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, said that New Delhi would continue its balance and moderate approach towards the protection of h
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UNHRC win a reflection of India's position in comity of nations: Akbaruddi
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): After India was elected to the United Nations' top human rights body on Friday, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin said that the achievement is a reflection of India's position in the comity of nation.
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India wins seat to UN Human Rights Council
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): India on Friday was elected to the United Nations' top human rights body after getting 188 votes in the Asia-Pacific category.
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Human rights are an Indian tradition: PM Modi
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New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Marking the 25th anniversary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that a person's life, dignity, and rights have always been an important part of Indian culture and traditions.
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Montenegro to fine people for disrespecting national anthem
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Podgorica [Montenegro], Oct 10 (ANI): People will have to cough up around 2,000 euros if they fail to stand during the national anthem of Montenegro, as per a new legislation proposed by the government.
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NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over Supaul incident
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government over the alleged thrashing of 34 girl students in state's Supaul district.
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Two recipients named for the 2018 Nobel Peace prize
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Stockholm, [Sweden] Oct 5 (ANI): The Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 has been awarded to rape survivor and Human rights activist Nadia Murad and Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukwege jointly for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
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Bangladesh PM earns praise for sheltering Rohingyas
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], Oct 4 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has earned praises for hosting over 1.1 million forcibly displaced Rohingya Muslims, whereas Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been facing criticism for not protecting the rights of its citizens.
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