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EU, Japan express concern over rights situation in Afghanistan; analysts c
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The EU and Japan raised concerns over Afghanistan's worsening human rights situation. Afghan analysts urged dialogue, saying issues should be resolved through engagement. The Taliban has not officially responded but has previously rejected such criticism, stating it upholds rights under Isla
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"Voice of OBCs will be heard only when they are in power": Kharge demands
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the 'Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan' of OBC at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi, Kharge said, "I am happy that a large number of people have gathered here and they understand their rights. Conducting a caste-based census in the country and abolishing the 50 per cent reservation limit is our d
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At 50-year diplomatic milestone, EU slams China's repression in Tibet, cit
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The summit, which also marked 50 years of EU-China diplomatic ties, brought together top-level leaders, including European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU High Representative Josep Borrell, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Despite a f
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NHRC initiates suo motu action over alleged police torture leading to suic
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports regarding the alleged suicide of a man in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly following police torture linked to a bribery demand.
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Two young men go missing in Balochistan amid rising concern over enforced
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hakeem Baloch recently graduated with an LLB degree from Bahawalpur, Punjab, and had only just begun his legal practice in Balochistan. His disappearance has raised concerns among civil society organisations, human rights advocates, and the legal community. They have expressed worry over
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"Undermines Germany's legal and moral credibility": Frankfurt researcher o
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Germany's recent deportation of Afghan nationals has sparked criticism from rights advocates, with experts warning it undermines legal and humanitarian credibility. Critics say sending people back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan violates international standards and endangers lives, even as
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UNAMA flags human rights violations in forced Afghan returns: Report
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over two million Afghans have been forcibly returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, according to UNAMA. The UN warns of rights violations, especially against women and girls. Afghan authorities deny the claims, while experts say the deportations breach international human rights commitme
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Amnesty International marks 10 years since China's '709 Crackdown', calls
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amnesty International has issued a joint statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's "709" crackdown on human rights lawyers, urging for an independent international inquiry into the decade-long persecution of civil society and human rights activists in China. Th
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"Clearly snatching rights of around 60-70 lakh voters in Bihar": Congress
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Meanwhile, amid continued protest by the opposition, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the third day of the monsoon session on Wednesday.
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Delhi Court grants liberty to a widow to reside in shared matrimonial home
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A Delhi court has allowed a widow to reside in her matrimonial home with her minor son under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, while declining her plea for maintenance from in-laws due to lack of joint property or income.
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Pak: HRCP flags political dysfunction, minority persecution, and alarming
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the report by Dawn, the HRCP conducted a press conference to bring attention to the human rights landscape in Punjab, as detailed in its newly released report, State of Human Rights in 2024.
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Paank condemns continued extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearance
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Paank expresses solidarity with Mazar Baloch's family and all those affected by state violence, urging for an end to impunity and the safeguarding of human rights in Balochistan.
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