Kerala Migrant Workers Exploited Due to No Voting Rights
Over 95% of lakhs of migrant workers in Kerala are not voters, leading to unchecked exploitation in housing and labour. Experts blame apathetic local bodies. Read how this crisis unfolds.
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Clashes, Bogus Voting Mar Maharashtra Civic Polls Phase 1
First phase of Maharashtra local body polls sees violence & fraud claims. MLA booked, fake Aadhaar cards used. Get the full report on the turbulent election day.
Election Commission Extends Voter List Revision Deadline
The Election Commission of India extends special intensive revision of electoral rolls by one week. New deadline now January 27, 2024. Check your voter registration status today!
Transgender Voting Rights at Risk in Bengal SIR Process
West Bengal's transgender community faces exclusion from voting rights due to documentation gaps and social stigma during Special Intensive Revision drive. Activists demand inclusive solutions.
PM Modi on Voting Rights & Duties for Constitution Day
PM Modi marked Constitution Day by urging citizens to never miss voting. He emphasized balancing rights with duties for a developed India and took a swipe at Congress.
Shilpa Shetty Seeks Personality Rights Protection in Court
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty Kundra has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court to protect her name, image, and voice from unauthorized AI use and commercial exploitation. Learn more about the case.
Disabled Parking Denied at IFFI Venues in Goa
Disability Rights Association of Goa objects to disabled parking spots being denied at IFFI venues despite collector's notification. Read about the rights violation.
Pakistani Agencies Linked to Balochistan Violence Surge
Disturbing reports reveal Pakistani security agencies' involvement in escalating abductions and killings across Balochistan. Human rights crisis demands international attention.
Guru Tegh Bahadur: Human Rights Day Dedication Proposal
Sikh scholar urges UN to dedicate Dec 10 Human Rights Day to Guru Tegh Bahadur, whose 1675 sacrifice aligns perfectly with Universal Declaration of Human Rights principles.
Worldwide Condemnation of China's Treatment of Uyghurs
International pressure mounts as China faces global protests over human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims. Join the conversation about human rights protection.
Ishaq Dar's Brussels Visit Amid Pakistan Rights Crisis
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar faces tough questions in Brussels as EU scrutinizes human rights record. Will economic ties survive rights concerns? Read analysis.
Ex-Delhi MLA Jitender Singh Shunty Joins Punjab Rights Panel
Former Delhi MLA Jitender Singh Shunty, Padma Shri awardee and social worker, appointed as member of Punjab Human Rights Commission. Learn about his humanitarian work and political journey.
India to Present National Perspective at UN Rights Council
India will present its national perspective during UN Human Rights Council review. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar affirms commitment to human rights principles.
Bengaluru Urban Most Unsafe for Children in Karnataka
Karnataka's Child Rights Index reveals Bengaluru Urban as the most unsafe district for children. Learn about the shocking findings and what needs to change.
Kannada Disregard in Domestic Workers Bill Draws Flak
Karnataka Development Authority urges government to publish domestic workers bill draft in Kannada. Workers' unions welcome the initiative but highlight significant gaps in the proposed legislation.
Karnataka child rights panel acts on newborn death
Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights registers suo motu case after newborn's death in Haveri. Commission demands thorough investigation and legal action against responsible medical staff.
65 Lakh Voters Excluded in Bihar SIR Exercise
Supreme Court's interpretation of voting rights faces scrutiny as 65 lakh voters excluded in Bihar SIR exercise. Opposition alleges vote theft. Read full analysis.
Kerala HC Protects Voting Rights of Mental Health Patients
Kerala High Court dismisses plea for separate EVMs for mental health center inmates in 2025 polls, stating mental illness is not a sin and shouldn't deny voting rights. Justice Kunhikrishnan emphasizes dignity and inclusion.
Delhi HC Grants Personality Rights to Content Creators
Delhi High Court's landmark judgment protects content creators' personality rights, reshaping brand contracts and combating digital impersonation across India's creator economy.
Courts Protect Protest Rights as Police Suppress Dissent
Recent court rulings reaffirm citizens' constitutional right to protest, challenging police crackdowns on dissent. Read how judiciary protects democratic rights.
Mann Stands Firm on Punjab Water Rights at Council Meet
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann asserts state's rights over water resources at Northern Zonal Council meeting. Read about the key discussions and decisions.
Delhi HC protects Raj Shamani's personality rights
Delhi High Court grants interim protection to podcaster Raj Shamani against misuse of his identity for fake endorsements and unauthorized content. Learn about the landmark ruling.
Goa CM pledges land rights for tribals honoring Birsa Munda
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced granting ownership rights to tribals over cultivated lands as tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda. 5,000 sanads already distributed under Forest Rights Act.
Adani Enterprises Shares Surge 6% on Rights Issue Plan
Adani Enterprises shares gained 6% this week as the company announced details of its massive ₹25,000 crore rights issue. Learn key dates, pricing, and investment strategy for this mega fundraising.
Kerala HC Sets 3-Month Deadline for Prisoner's Book Plea
Kerala High Court directs state to decide on UAPA convict's request to publish memoir within 3 months, emphasizing prisoners' fundamental rights to expression and dignity.
Child Rights Conference Held in Mandi, Himachal
Mandi hosts crucial child rights conference featuring 200+ participants. Key officials discuss protection mechanisms and implementation challenges. Read about the initiatives shaping children's future.
Karnataka's New Law Fails Pastoralist Land Rights
Karnataka's new pastoralist law focuses on welfare, but experts argue securing land and grazing rights is the real solution for their survival. Learn why rights matter more than handouts.
Assam reclaims 1.45L bighas forest land, gives tribal rights
Assam government reclaims 193 sq km encroached forest land since 2021, grants land titles to 4,673 tribal families under Forest Rights Act. Historic milestone for indigenous communities.
DMK Protests SIR in Tamil Nadu, Citing Voting Rights Threat
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin leads DMK and allies in legal and field struggle against Special Intensive Revision, warning it threatens fundamental voting rights in democracy. Join the conversation.
Enforced Disappearances Persist in Balochistan
Balochistan faces ongoing human rights crisis as enforced disappearances continue amid Pakistan's silence. Families demand justice and international attention.
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