Retired IAS officer Suchitra Sinha gets a 3-year extension as NHRC Special Rapporteur for Jharkhand. She will oversee Zone X, continuing her impactful work for tribal women and workers' rights. Read more about her initiatives.
A Mumbai lawyer urges the Human Rights Commission for an impartial probe into the Bhandup bus tragedy that killed 4. Calls for action against negligence in BEST services.
The NHRC has issued notices to Dehradun's DM and SSP following the alleged custodial death of a Tripura student. Get the full details on the investigation and demands for justice.
India firmly rebuts Pakistan's accusations at UN, highlighting Islamabad's own poor record on minority rights. Read the full diplomatic exchange.
India firmly dismissed Pakistan's comments on minority rights, stating Islamabad's own 'abysmal record' of systemic victimisation is a well-established fact. Read the full diplomatic rebuttal.
Pakistani police crackdown on Baloch women protesters in Islamabad highlights a deepening human rights crisis in Balochistan. Read the full report on the escalating tensions.
A Ludhiana family accuses a private hospital of holding a body hostage for 14 hours over Rs 6.6 lakh dues. The Punjab State Human Rights Commission ordered the release. Read the shocking details.
British Hindus staged a protest at the Bangladesh High Commission in London, demanding global action against human rights violations targeting the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. Read more.
A new human rights report reveals false blasphemy allegations are driving violence against Bangladesh's Hindu minority. Learn the shocking findings and the urgent call for justice.
Punjab Human Rights Commission compels a Ludhiana hospital to release a deceased's body after a family's complaint. The panel's swift action highlights patient rights.
The Goa Human Rights Commission issues notice to Socorro panchayat for evicting a rape accused's family. The accused allegedly assaulted a 6-year-old girl. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh's SHRC registers case against Agra police for alleged custodial torture of a farmer, who suffered fractures. Suspensions ordered, probe underway. Read the full report.
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission disposed of a record 12,608 complaints in three years. Member V Kannadasan directed compensation in 60 cases and held TANGEDCO responsible for a fatal accident. Read more.
Kollam East police register a fraud case after a private institution fails to return Rs 15 lakh deposited under a gold scheme. The action follows intervention by the State Human Rights Commission. Read the full details.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee reports a surge in enforced disappearances of Baloch women in Pakistan, accusing state agencies. Families demand justice and international attention.
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission orders ₹1 lakh compensation for a farmer and nephew after police sub-inspector's rights violation in a land dispute. Read the full story.
The Punjab State Human Rights Commission demands reports after a woman's body vanished from a Ludhiana hospital mortuary. Authorities face scrutiny over the shocking incident.
A Ludhiana hospital's blunder leads to a wrong cremation. The Sandhu family refuses ashes, demands DNA proof, and approaches the Punjab Human Rights Commission. Read the full story.
Goa Human Rights Commission issues notice to labour commissioner for non-payment of compensation to 20 workers who died in Arpora nightclub fire. Hearing set for Jan 29, 2026.
Telangana Human Rights Commission orders a detailed investigation into the alleged illegal detention, torture, and death of Dalit man Karla Rajesh in police custody. Read the full report.
CBI arrests son & daughter of late MP DK Adhikesavalu & a DySP in the 2019 suspicious death case of realtor K Raghunath. Court grants police custody. Follow the unfolding investigation.
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
Telangana Human Rights Commission takes action on multiple cases of senior citizens deserted by families. Learn about the legal gaps and the urgent need for stronger welfare enforcement.
Punjab Human Rights Commission seeks report from Ludhiana authorities on rising thefts in Sarabha Nagar's Leisure Valley park. Next hearing is on January 28, 2026. Read details.
A woman from Jagatsinghpur accuses police of assaulting her minor son. Police refute claims, citing video of child with illegal firearm. The case is now with the Odisha Human Rights Commission.
Explore the inspiring journey of Eleanor Roosevelt, who transformed the role of First Lady into a platform for civil rights, women's liberation, and crafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Discover her timeless wisdom on living bravely.
Govt hospitals in Rajasthan have failed to implement 2015 safety directives for blood transfusions, leading to multiple errors. Read about the negligence and new warnings issued.
The World Uyghur Congress intensifies its global advocacy, urging immediate action on Uyghur human rights concerns. Read the full report on the urgent situation.
Telangana Human Rights Commission investigates alleged denial of equal pay to outsourced messengers in mandal education offices, citing violation of dignity. Report due Jan 5.
Gujarat Human Rights Commission issues notice to Ahmedabad police & municipal commissioner over a scooterist's death due to an uncovered manhole. Hearing set for Dec 30. Read the full report.