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The flag was used since 1978, but only in 1994 did it become a symbol for LGBTQ pride. (Photo: Pixabay)

AA Edit | Let society evolve; resist return of regressive laws

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has time and again spoken about getting rid of the colonial laws

15 Nov 2023 6:30 PM

An independent human rights watchdog in France found that young men perceived to be Black or Arab were 20 times more likely to be stopped by the police than their peers. (Image: PTI)

Syed Ata Hasnain | Europe at a crossroads: Why France is burning

Continued immigration has led to France having over four million immigrants in a population of 67 million

4 July 2023 6:30 PM

Jammu and Kashmir has been an area of contention for both India and Pakistan ever since the nations were formed in 1947 with three battles having been fought between the two neighbours over it. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

Pak's violation of human rights in Kashmir raked up in UNHRC session

Why is Pakistan allowed to infringe international law and make a mockery of this august institution?'

10 March 2018 8:05 AM

The Indian representative atold the UNHRC that Pakistan was committing grossest violation of human rights by exporting terrorism to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

After 'terroristan', India now calls Pak 'special terrorist zone'

India's response came after Pakistan raised the issue of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.

9 March 2018 4:21 AM

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

No big issue, won't apologise': HDK on shoot mercilessly' comment

A video of Kumaraswamy's telephonic instruction to 'shoot mercilessly' those who had killed a JD(S) worker went viral.

26 Dec 2018 10:14 AM

Bombay high court

Mention which sessions judge will hear rights cases'

It was suggested that prosecutors with knowledge of Human Rights Act be appointed as public prosecutors in human rights...

17 May 2018 8:02 PM

Activists march to Mendiola near the Malacanang Palace in Manila on May 26, 2017, condemning the governments martial law implemention in the war-torn southern Philippines. (Photo: AFP)

Human rights advocates under attack across Asia, civil society must...

The security of the individuals on this list is at stake, and some have fled the Philippines.

17 May 2018 7:50 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Christians want marriages recognised in Morocco

By law, only foreign Christians are allowed to collectively worship in churches.

10 Jun 2018 3:07 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

UN's report on J&K motivated', says Bipin Rawat

Bipin Rawat said there was no need to be overly concerned as the rights record of the Indian Army is well-known.

27 Jun 2018 9:08 PM

This is about keeping Pakistan: first, safe; second, strong; third, prosperous; and maybe eventually all three at the same time.

Government: Pakistan must take care of its minorities

It also urged Pakistan to take care of its minorities in accordance with the international obligations.

10 Aug 2018 11:55 PM

Activists Arundhati Roy, Aruna Roy and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan arrive to address a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday on the recent crackdown against rights activists. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Urban Naxals? Intellectuals seek action on Maharashtra police

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan contended that what was happening was more dangerous than the Emergency.

31 Aug 2018 12:05 AM

Google and Facebook take the position that they are not bound by the Indian law; only the US law governs them.

Facebook 'terrorism' definition 'overly broad': UN expert

Facebook's definition equates all non-state groups that use violence in pursuit of any goals or ends to terrorist...

3 Sept 2018 9:14 AM