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Police torture, ill-treatment make India ‘high risk’: Report

India has been ranked a “high-risk” country for torture and ill-treatment in the World Organization Against Torture’s first Global Torture Index 2025 that was released on Wednesday.

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June 23, 2025: Can the NHRC ensure the right to clean air?

The National Human Rights Commission is an institution meant to safeguard our fundamental rights, including the right to life and health. But air quality around it continues to endanger both.

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Political row in AP after journalist calls Amaravati a ‘capital of sex workers’ on Sakshi TV

A political row has flared in Andhra Pradesh after a journalist described Amaravati as a “capital of sex workers” during a programme on Sakshi TV, owned by YSR Congress Party president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The remarks in question were made by journalist and political commentator…

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Catch me if you Camm: Despite 2014 IMC ban, fake doctor practised with bogus credentials for over a decade

On March 9, 2018, during a question-and-answer session in the Lok Sabha, three Members of Parliament – Chandu Lal Sahu, Santosh Ahlawat, and Rajesh Kumar Diwaker – posed a question to the then Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey. Their question: “The total number of…

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Nearly 25% of India cops back mob violence, 18% think Muslims naturally prone to crime: Report

One in four police personnel in India support the idea of mobs acting as judge, jury and executioner in matters they consider grave. And 22 percent of police personnel believe that killing ‘dangerous criminals’ is better than giving them a legal trial.

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NDLS Stampede: BHIM approaches Human Rights Commission; Demands probe...Updates here

At least 18 people were killed and many others injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Anna University sexual assault case: NCW forms fact finding committee to probe matter

The National Commission for Women on Saturday constituted a two-member fact finding committee to investigate alleged sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University in Chennai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported increase in suicides among tribal people in Kerala

NHRC on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of a media report stating that there has been an alarming increase in suicides among tribal people. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Retired Justice V Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC Chairperson

The Centre on Monday appointed retd Supreme Court Judge V Ramasubramaniam as the next Chairperson of NHRC. Read further on Dynamite News.

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DN Exclusive: Ex-CJI Chandrachud to be next Chairperson of NHRC

In an significant development, Ex-CJI Dr DY Chandrachud will be appointed as the next Chairperson of NHRC. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No permanent chairpersons, missing officials: Human rights in limbo in 50% of India’s commissions

State Human Rights Commissions in at least 16 of India’s 28 states do not meet requirements mandated under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

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In His Final Act as Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador Deepens The Military's Power

The new law now fully places the National Guard and its 120,000 troops under the command of the Defense Ministry

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata doctor rape, murder case

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took a suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of a second-year PG student of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shelter Home Tragedy: NHRC notice to Delhi Govt over death of 12 inmates

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that 12 inmates died between July 15 and July 31 at the Delhi government-run shelter home. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Coaching Incident: BHIM Secy Vyas complains to NHRC of 3 students death

The complaint has been filed against Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi on their criminal negligence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NHRC issues notices to Delhi Chief Secretary, Police Commissioner over rescue of child labourers

The children including nine girls and 14 boys were brought to Delhi from nearby states and were working in various factories. Read further news on Dynamite News:

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Bastar activist ‘helped tribals navigate the system with Hindi’. Now she is held in 5 FIRs

It was a cold November day in 2015. Sukku Kunjam was working at his paddy field in Itavar village, nestled in the hills around Gangloor in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur. But hours later, he ran to the jungle, allegedly apprehending police torture, as security forces stormed the village for a search operation.…

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Vijaya Bharathi Sayani appointed as acting NHRC Chairperson

Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Member, National Human Rights Commission, to act as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, as per the notification. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why NHRC’s international accreditation is under review | Explained

India's NHRC faces international scrutiny over human rights compliance, diversity, and transparency, risking its accreditation and global reputation. We explore.

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Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral

The GANHRI’s decision on the NHRC status deferral is linked to the belief that India has not been adhering to the Paris Principles

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UN-linked body defers NHRC-India accreditation for second year in a row

India's NHRC accreditation deferred by GANHRI for second year due to lack of transparency and diversity.

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Air India Express strike: NHRC urged to take action

RJD State secretary urges NHRC to take action against Air India Express for abrupt flight cancellations affecting passengers.

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NHRC finds negligence of authorities in dog attack case at AMU, recommends relief of ₹7.5 lakh

NHRC finds negligence in AMU stray dog attack, recommends ₹7.5 lakh relief to victim's family.

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Morning Digest | One killed, three injured in fresh gunbattles in Manipur; India will never bow down, says Rajnath Singh on border talks with China; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 29, 2024

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Geneva-based UN-related body to review India’s human rights accreditation status this week

NHRC and MEA prepare to defend India's human rights processes at Geneva meeting amid accreditation concerns.

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