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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his party will not leave any stone unturned in transforming Tripura. (Photo: AP)

Centre approves amendments for better Protection of Human Rights Bill

It suggests incorporating a mechanism to look after the cases of human rights violation in the Union Territories as...

5 April 2018 11:17 AM IST

In India, the NHRC submission at the 9th session in New York stated that older people due to failing health, economic insecurity, isolation, abuse, neglect, lack of preparedness for old age do not enjoy the right to autonomy and independence.

Striving for autonomy and independence of the elderly: A human rights...

In turn, independence is the ability to perform actions of daily living and participate in society in accordance with...

31 July 2018 12:36 AM IST

The figure is the highest estimated death toll yet of violence that erupted on August 25 and triggered a massive refugee crisis, with more than 6, 20,000 Rohingya fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh in three months. (Representational image)

Love and dialogue are key to addressing pressing issues'

The Bharat Soka Gakkai organised a peace symposium' to deliberate on issues, and propagate the message of tolerance.

15 July 2018 6:50 AM IST

United Nations. (Photo: Representational)

United Nations urges govt to finish Manipur killings probe

Experts added that the Indian government has an obligation to ensure thorough investigations into all allegations of...

5 July 2018 5:02 AM IST

Batra said like former US President Abraham Lincoln, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took extraordinary stepso prevent fatalities in Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter | @iatoday)

Terror must be eradicated: Indian-American attorney raises concern on...

Batra drew a parallel between J&K and US states of Louisiana and Alaska.

23 Oct 2019 9:40 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. (Photo: AP)

US says deeply concerned over human rights abuses, religious...

It urged the Pakistani government to uphold the rule of law and the freedoms enshrined in the country's constitution.

22 Oct 2019 9:33 AM IST

Pakistan has nothing to do with 9/11. says Imran Khan (Photo: File)

Pakistan blacklists, expels global journalists' group leader

Joel Simon called the expulsion of Steven Butler 'baffling' and 'a slap in the face' to those concerned about press...

18 Oct 2019 12:32 PM IST

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Photo: ANI)

Kurds accuse Turkey of using banned incendiary weapons

Kurdish administration said Turkey had resorted to their use because of unexpectedly stiff resistance by Kurdish...

17 Oct 2019 4:53 PM IST

Women are a heterogeneous group and a product of their society.

Peg gender on human rights, not only in an economic lens

We tend to equate worth with economic strength, social standing and occupation in positions of authority.

26 Nov 2019 12:10 AM IST

The move spells hope for the thousands working in the poorly regulated garment sector.

Towards responsible businesses, committed governance

This positive move demonstrates India's commitment to human rights and the promotion of socially responsible businesses.

13 March 2019 2:49 AM IST

This veteran dancer is not just well-versed with Bharatnayam and Odisi but also Chau, Kuchipudi and much more.

A life story

Gratitude is a great enabler, says eminent dancer Sonal Mansingh as she recalls her journey.

26 April 2019 12:35 AM IST

If the executions were undertaken without prior information even to the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia, with the victims not provided legal counsel, it amounted to a grave violation of the international human rights, Singh said. (Photot: ANI)

Amarinder Singh condemns beheading of 2 Punjabis in Saudi, would seek...

Singh also called upon the UN and other global human rights organisations 'to take serious cognizance of the incident'

18 April 2019 11:27 AM IST