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NHRC seeks report from AIIMS Bhopal, Police over assistant professor's sui
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The Commission has asked the authorities to conduct an inquiry into the allegations and submit relevant documents, including copies of the FIR, the post-mortem report and other records related to the case within 15 days.
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NHRC demands action taken report within 2 weeks from North DGP and Vice Ch
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
"The Registry is directed to issue a notice to the DCP, North Delhi and the Vice Chancellor, Delhi University, with directions to get the allegations made in the complaint inquired into and to submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks for perusal of the Commission," the NHRC stated i
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NHRC's Priyank Kanoongo alleges Miya Muslim clerics praying for Assam CM's
Updated : 1 month ago IST
"The incident of Miya Muslim mullahs and maulanas in Assam organising gatherings to pray for the death of the Chief Minister @himantabiswa, who belongs to the indigenous community of the state, is a very dangerous development. Harbouring hatred and spreading racial violence on the basis o
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NHRC seeks reports from States on gym regulation amid sexual exploitation
Updated : 1 month 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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"Accused must be given strict punishment under law": Tripura CM Saha on An
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister said he immediately spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami after receiving information about the case.
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NHRC seeks factual report on Anjel Chakma's death, issues notices
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Following a complaint received from the activist group. We issued a notice yesterday to the Dehradun DM and SP. We have sought a factual report on the entire incident, in which a student from Tripura was murdered in Dehradun. We have also issued notices to the Uttarakhand DGP and the Chi
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NHRC takes cognisance of Anjel Chakma's murder: Priyank Kanoongo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"I have taken cognizance of the murder of a student from Tripura in Dehradun. Notice has been issued to the State Government seeking a report on action taken so far. The Chief Secretary and DGP have been directed to ensure, on highest priority, the safety of students from the Northeast ac
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NHRC flags "proxy governance" in local bodies; summons states, UTs over 'S
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The matter arises out of complaint filed by Sushil Verma, former Member of Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which was considered by the bench of the Commission headed by Priyank Kanoongo, member NHRC on 12.12.2025, an official statement said.
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NHRC's Priyank Kanoongo issues directions to remove all sleeper coach buse
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Priyank Kanoongo on Saturday issued directions to all Chief Secretaries of states to remove all sleeper coach buses that violate safety norms. The complaint referred to recent incidents where passenger buses caught fire mid-journey, le
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He is trying to mislead Indian Muslims, use them for personal political ag
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Priyank Kanoongo on Sunday criticised Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Arshad Madani, terming his recent remarks "radical and opportunistic" and accusing him of attempting to mislead Indian Muslims for personal political gains.
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"Around 500 Hindu children enrolled in govt-funded madrasas in Morena, Shi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Kanoongo, around 500 Hindu children are allegedly being taught the Quran and other Islamic studies, sparking allegations of a conspiracy to convert them to Islam.
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NHRC expresses displeasure over police probe in Bhopal's rape and blackmai
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious dissatisfaction over the police investigation in Bhopal's alleged rape and blackmailing case with college girls and decided to reinvestigate the matter.
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