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SC issues notice to Centre, 9 States in plea against alleged detention of
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre and nine States, including the Union Territory of Delhi, to a plea challenging the alleged detention and torture of Indian migrant workers, while the State authorities search for Bangladeshi immigrants.
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UN Expert urges China to protect imprisoned Human Rights Defenders
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China should protect the rights of human rights defenders who are imprisoned, ensuring they are not subjected to torture or mistreatment, according to a UN expert, as reported by the United Nations Human Rights Office (UNHRO).
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Israel's Foreign Minister slams Hamas for "sadistic propaganda campaign" i
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned Hamas and Islamic Jihad for using hostage torture as propaganda, called for global focus on their release, and criticized international media and governments for hypocrisy and inaction, ahead of a UN Security Council session he initiated on the
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Assam: Mob assaults two, including minor, over alleged theft in Assam's Go
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to police, the incident took place in the Gelabil area of the district under the Sarupathar assembly constituency on Friday after the mob led by three brothers allegedly physically tortured the two victims.
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Argentina court opens door to justice against China's Uyghur genocide
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Argentina's top criminal court has allowed a genocide case against Chinese officials to proceed, brought by Uyghur victims. The ruling, based on universal jurisdiction, offers hope for justice over alleged abuses in Xinjiang, including mass detentions and torture, and could set a global prec
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"Congress created a conspiracy of 'Bhagwa Terror', Sonia and Rahul should
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the media, Prasad said, "The Congress can go to any limits for the vote bank. Congress created a conspiracy of Bhagwa Terror and started spreading it... The court found that there was no evidence or chassis number of the motorcycle. The witnesses also said that they were tortured
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"Way Pragya was tortured, very difficult for any woman to bear that": Uma
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bharti blamed several political parties for labelling her and others under the term 'Bhagwa terror'.
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NHRC initiates suo motu action over alleged police torture leading to suic
Updated : 7 months, 2 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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"Bengalis being humiliated in BJP-ruled states": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking in Delhi, Banerjee claimed that Bengalis are being tortured and pushed back to Bangladesh, alleging that some people from Gujarat want to dominate the country. He emphasised Bengalis' historical contributions, saying they were at the forefront of the fight for independence, unlik
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Ajith Kumar Custodial Death: Madras High Court awards Rs 25 lakh compensat
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Madras high court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to pay an additional Rs 25 lakh as interim compensation to the family of Ajith Kumar, a temple guard who allegedly died due to police torture during interrogation in Sivaganga district. The remaining compensation amount will
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"Congress party tortured agitators of Uttarakhand..." says Amit Shah after
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking during his visit to Rudrapur, Shah said, "When the people of Uttarakhand were fighting for the demand of a state, the Congress party tortured the agitators of Uttarakhand."
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NHRC takes suo motu action on reports alleging custodial abuse in Delhi
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
According to reports, the victim--an IP University contract employee residing in Nangli Vihar--was taken into custody on July 10 for questioning regarding a theft complaint filed by a woman supervisor. Tragically, he died by "suicide" on July 11. A note purportedly written by the victim has
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