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Minor children's custody with mother not illegal: Delhi HC refuses their r
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
he Delhi High court while disposing a Habeas Corpus petition held that Minor childrens' custody with mother, who is a natural guardian, can not be termed as illegal. A British Citizen of Pakistan origin Yasir Ayaz had moved a petition of Habeas Corpus for production of his children and th
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Blasphemy laws in Pakistan target religious minorities, GHRD to UN Human R
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At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the organisation Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) raised concerns over the continued misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and their impact on religious minorities.
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Exhibition at UNHRC highlights plight of minorities and terror links in Pa
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The exhibition displayed a series of photographs and visual documentation portraying the hardships faced by religious and ethnic minorities, including Hindus, Christians, Sindhis, and Balochs, it also highlighted the constant oppression in Balochistan through enforced disappearances of yo
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Pakistan: HRFP holds condolence reference for "pioneer" human rights defen
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Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held a condolence reference for renowned activist Joseph Francis, a pioneer for minority rights. Over 40 years, he fought against forced conversions and blasphemy laws. His legacy as a fearless leader for justice and equality continues to inspire human righ
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Northeast woman who was assaulted near Delhi court demands justice
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The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening when a group of men allegedly harassed a girl from Northeast India and her friends while they were taking a walk in a park. When one of the girls objected to inappropriate remarks, the situation escalated, leading to her assault. The inju
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Temple bombed in Bangladesh; 2 Hindus killed in separate incidents: Rights
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Two persons were murdered in Bogura and Cox's Bazar, on March 6 and March 7, while crude bombs were thrown at a Hindu temple in Cumilla city during a puja on March 8, triggering significant panic, as per rights group the Bangladesh Jatio Hindu Mohajote (Bangladesh National Grand Alliance).
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14-year-old minor apprehended in Uttam Nagar case; seven others arrested f
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The Delhi Police has shared an update regarding the arrest of seven more individuals and the apprehension of one minor who were wanted co-accused in the Uttam Nagar case.
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International Women's Day 2026: HRFP urges enforcement of constitutional s
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Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) marked International Women's Day by demanding the enforcement of constitutional rights for minority girls. The group highlighted the abduction and forced conversion of Areeba Asif Masih, urging Pakistani authorities to implement child protection laws and en
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Activists flag religious freedom concerns across South Asia at UNHRC sessi
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South Asian activists at a UNHRC side event raised concerns over religious intolerance and minority persecution in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Organised by Shivi Development Society, the session called for stronger international cooperation and UN intervention to protect fundamental rel
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Religious discrimination forcing families to leave Pakistan, says voluntee
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At the UNHRC in Geneva, Sambhali Trust volunteer Lara Delutis highlighted the struggles of minority migrants fleeing religious discrimination in Pakistan for India. Praising grassroots support in Rajasthan, she emphasised the importance of livelihood and education for asylum seekers while ca
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Dubai authorities confirm "minor incident" successfully contained after de
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Dubai and Saudi Arabia have intercepted a massive wave of drones and missiles following escalating regional strikes. While Dubai successfully contained debris from an interception, Saudi forces thwarted attacks on the Shaybah oil field and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treache
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"BJP in power, they decide": Himachal minister on new Governors in states
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He described the tenure of the previous governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla, as "quite good" while acknowledging minor issues regarding coordination with the state government.
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