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France bars US ambassador from meeting government officials amid diplomati
Updated : 6 hours, 27 min ago IST
The summons came after wide-ranging criticism from the US administration over the killing of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in the French city of Lyon earlier this month. Deranque, a well-known far-right activist, died from head injuries sustained in a confrontation with alleged left-wing oppo
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"Pakistan living in 'la la land'": India slams Islamabad at UN Human Right
Updated : 3 hours, 1 min ago IST
Exercising India's Right to Reply during the high-level segment held on February 25, Anupama Singh, India's representative, rejected allegations made by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), saying the grouping had allowed itself to be used as an "echo chamber" for o
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West Bengal: NCW takes suo motu cognisance of a woman's assault in East Mi
Updated : 6 hours, 27 min ago IST
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a brutal assault on a woman in West Bengal's East Midnapore. The victim was reportedly tied to a tree, stripped, and assaulted in the presence of her minor daughter, allegedly for protesting irregularities in a local
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Iran FM urges PM Modi to raise Palestinian issue during Israel visit, reaf
Updated : 3 hours, 1 min ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised Israel's military actions in Gaza and urged India to raise the issue of Palestinian rights during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to Israel.
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Mamata Banerjee always tries to run parallel centre in West Bengal, says B
Updated : 6 hours, 27 min ago IST
BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on Wednesday said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has always run parallel to the central government, underlining that it is not right for the federal structure, after Banerjee's proposal to change the name of West Bengal to 'Bangla.'
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"India's mandate reflects trust of international community," Jaishankar at
Updated : 6 hours, 27 min ago IST
Jaishankar advocated non-politicisation, selectivity or double standards of advocating human rights selectivity or double standards.
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"Lifelong warrior for farmers, people's rights": TVK chief Vijay mourns pa
Updated : 6 hours, 26 min ago IST
In a post shared on X, Vijay wrote, "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Comrade Ayya IR. Nallakannu, a freedom fighter, senior leader of the Communist Party of India, and a lifelong warrior who dedicated much of his life to the cause of farmers and the rights of the people."
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Pro-Tibet groups hold protest in Geneva as UNHRC 61st session opens, raise
Updated : 6 hours, 26 min ago IST
The peaceful demonstration, held on 23 February 2026, was organised by the Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (TCSL) and attended by Representative Thinley Chukki.
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Rights groups urge UN High Commissioner Volker Turk to address alleged Chi
Updated : 6 hours, 26 min ago IST
Campaign for Uyghurs and rights groups urged UN High Commissioner Volker Turk to address alleged crimes against humanity by China in his upcoming UNHRC speech. They cited ongoing abuses, lack of updates since the OHCHR report, and recent Hong Kong cases, calling for accountability and transp
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"Right on ABVP's part to protest": Karnataka BJP chief backs Azim Premji U
Updated : 6 hours, 24 min ago IST
Karnataka BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Wednesday backed the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members for "protesting" at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru over alleged "anti-national" elements.
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UK Parliament raises alarm over alleged enforced disappearances of BNM Cha
Updated : 6 hours, 24 min ago IST
In a cross-party motion, Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom have voiced serious concern regarding the enforced disappearance of three retired government officials and relatives of the chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) in Balochistan, according to a report by Zrumbes
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Sambhali Trust calls for deeper human rights integration at 61st UNHRC ses
Updated : 6 hours, 24 min ago IST
Representing the organisation, Hansraj Singh stated that human rights mainstreaming should not remain a theoretical or symbolic commitment, but must function as a cross-cutting principle integrated into policies, institutions, and implementation frameworks.
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