Human Rights
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'No understanding of India': MEA counters Norwegian journalist's queries on rights in tense exchange
World | May 19, 2026, 12:16 PM ISTA routine MEA press briefing in Norway turned heated when a Norwegian journalist repeatedly interrupted Indian diplomats with questions on human rights and press freedom. MEA Secretary West Sibi George responded strongly, defending India's democratic structure.
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Human Rights Day 2025: Theme, history, significance, images and speech ideas
Events | Dec 10, 2025, 09:27 AM ISTHuman Rights Day 2025 is observed on December 10 with the theme “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials.” Here’s the meaning, history, images and inspiring speech ideas for students and events.
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US lawmakers urge sanctions over 'human right crisis' in Pakistan under Shehbaz Sharif-Munir regime
World | Dec 04, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTMultiple examples involving Pakistani Americans highlight this transnational repression. Investigative journalist Ahmed Noorani suffered harsh retaliation after uncovering military corruption, including the abduction and assault of his brothers in Pakistan.
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Rotten, antisemitic: Netanyahu on UN report accusing Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians
World | Mar 14, 2025, 11:05 AM ISTThe commission, in its report, documented a range of violations perpetrated against Palestinian women, men, girls, and boys. It has accused the Israeli security forces of rape and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees.
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India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, calls it 'failed state surviving on handouts'
World | Feb 27, 2025, 10:00 AM ISTIndia strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UNHRC, calling it a "failed state that thrives on instability and survives on international handouts." India reaffirmed J&K's status as an integral part of the country and slammed Pakistan's human rights violations.
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British MP highlights human rights violations in Balochistan, urges for review of Pakistan's record
World | Jan 30, 2025, 03:39 PM ISTA conference held in London underscored the grim reality of human rights violations in Sindh and Balochistan. Hosting the event, British MP Bob Blackman asked for a thorough review of Pakistan's human rights record.
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Hindu American groups fly banner over Hudson River to raise alarm on genocide in Bangladesh | VIDEO
World | Oct 04, 2024, 10:24 AM ISTHindu American groups staged a powerful banner protest over New York’s Hudson River, urging the global community to recognise the 1971 Bangladesh genocide and act against rising violence against Hindus.
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Congress reconstitutes law, human rights and RTI department, appoints Abhishek Singhvi as chairman
India | Aug 17, 2024, 10:40 PM ISTAman Panwar, Omar Hoda, Eesha Bakshi, Arjun Sharma, Nishant Mandal, Amit Bhandari, Tarannum Cheema, Ningombam Bupenda Meitei, Lalnunhlui Ralte and Swati Draik are members of the executive panel.
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LG Electronics adopts human rights principles: Know-why
Technology | Jun 30, 2024, 05:45 PM ISTLG Electronics has announced that they have adopted human rights principles in their organisation, aiming at preventing the human rights violations within both the company and its network of contractors.
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'Indian PM knows you're a joke. Nice try though': Trudeau brutally trolled for advising PM Modi
World | Jun 06, 2024, 01:17 PM ISTCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has encountered relentless online trolls for offering guidance to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, regarding "human rights" and the "rule of law".
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UN holds tribute for late Iranian leader Ebrahim Raisi, US to boycott event
World | May 30, 2024, 07:47 AM ISTA US official said the UN should not memoralise Iran's decades-long oppressor, citing Raisi's infamous role in executing thousands of political prisoners in 1988. Raisi was killed along with his foreign minister and other officials during a helicopter crash on May 19.
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Who is Amal Clooney, who played a key role in ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas leaders?
World | May 22, 2024, 12:04 PM ISTAmal Clooney, a prominent international human rights lawyer, played a crucial role behind the ICC warrants against Israeli PM Netanyahu, his defence chief and Hamas leaders. She had earlier sparked criticism for not speaking publicly about the Israel-Hamas war.
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'Lecturing India on human rights won't...': Indian-American lawmakers urge constructive talks
World | May 17, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTIndian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said India was colonised for over 100 years and thus lecturing them on human rights would be unproductive. Meanwhile, other lawmakers like Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar underscored that India remains an important partner of the US.
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UK begins detaining migrants set to be deported to Rwanda, ignoring EU's human rights ruling
World | May 01, 2024, 08:21 PM ISTThe government plans to deport to Rwanda some of those who enter the United Kingdom illegally as a deterrent to migrants who risk their lives in leaky, inflatable boats in hopes that they will be able to claim asylum once they reach Britain.
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'Deeply biased, poor understanding': India slams US report on human rights abuses
World | Apr 25, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTThe 2023 Human Rights Report by the US State Department flagged "credible reports" of various human rights abuses in India, mentioning the Manipur violence. It also claimed that the Indian government took minimal steps to address the officials who committed the human rights abuses.
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Biden speaks to Xi Jinping over phone call, discusses US-China bilateral ties, Taiwan and AI
World | Apr 02, 2024, 11:28 PM ISTThis is the first communication between the two leaders since they held a high-level meeting in California last November. Biden raised concerns over human rights abuses in China, Taiwan, South China Sea and Beijing's defence relationship with Russia in his call with Xi.
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Russia: Veteran human rights advocate sentenced to 30 months for criticising Ukraine war
World | Feb 27, 2024, 03:57 PM ISTThe prosecution accused Oleg Orlov, 70, of publishing his scathing article "against traditional Russian spiritual, moral and patriotic values” and hatred of the Russian military and demanded a harsher punishment. Orlov rejected the charges against him as politically motivated.
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China to face West at UN over ill-treatment of Uyghur Muslims, Beijing has only 45 seconds to defend
World | Jan 23, 2024, 03:58 PM ISTAn extraordinarily high number of more than 160 countries — some critics of China, some allies — registered to take part in the discussions. That meant each country had a maximum of 45 seconds to speak, forcing some ambassadors into what at times felt like a speed-reading exercise.
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International Human Solidarity Day 2023: Know the Date, History & Significance
Lifestyle | Dec 20, 2023, 09:25 AM ISTEvery year the world celebrates International Human Solidarity Day on December 20th. Today, know the history and significance behind this day that unites us all.
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Shame for Pakistan as US House resolution calls to uphold democratic institutions and human rights
World | Dec 07, 2023, 02:28 PM ISTThe resolution that has been sent to the House Foreign Affairs Committee “urges the Government of Pakistan to uphold democratic institutions, human rights, and the rule of law, and respect the fundamental guarantees of due process, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of speech.