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Indian army and paramilitary soldiers leave the site of a gun battle with suspected rebels in Hajin Village, northeast of Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

HRW condemns Indian Army for rewarding officer who used civilian as...

The Indian Army has defended Maj Nitin Leetul Gogoi's action saying that it was facing a dirty war' in Kashmir.

1 Jun 2017 1:26 PM IST

Amal and George Clooney

Boy and a girl for Amal, George

Actor's mother revealed that the couple are expecting a boyand girl.

13 Feb 2017 12:47 AM IST

The billboard adverts are part of the ongoing human rights campaign in the city, which kicked-off with more than 100 taxis carrying similar slogans. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Freedom through billboards: #FreeBalochistan reaches NYC Times Square

The billboards highlight Pakistan's kidnappings, torture, and massacres in occupied Balochistan.

28 Dec 2017 12:56 PM IST

Passengers of cancelled flights wait in Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, Qatar. Qatars foreign minister says Kuwait is trying to mediate a diplomatic crisis in which Arab countries have cut diplomatic ties and moved to isolate his energy-rich, travel-hub nation from the outside world.

Qatar says Saudi-led move to bar citizens breach of rights

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt gave Qataris 14 days to leave, breaking diplomatic relations with Doha over its...

7 Jun 2017 1:51 PM IST

ISIS has been turning its sights on targets outside its base in the Sinai, putting more pressure on the government and presenting extra challenges for security services. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

UN accuses ISIS of executing 163 civilians in Mosul on June 1

'The brutality of Daesh and other terrorist groups seemingly knows no bounds', said Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, using an...

6 Jun 2017 3:47 PM IST

The Nigerian national who was assualted by a mob on Monday (Photo: File)

Attacks on Africans: Show more empathy

The assault on the Nigerians reflected a grave breakdown of law and order, and India can't seem to be defensive.

5 April 2017 2:35 AM IST

Nigerian students who were attacked at the Ansal Plaza. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

African envoys call Noida attacks racist, vow action

India said Monday it was committed to ensuring the safety of all foreign nationals, terming Africans its valued...

4 April 2017 3:16 AM IST

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NGOs: The fifth estate

It is impossible to exaggerate the role and significance of the NGO in a democratic society.

26 Feb 2017 3:59 AM IST

Attacks on political activists in Kashmir, matter of concern, says PDP

Attacks on political activists in Kashmir, matter of concern, says PDP

Amnesty International has termed the attacks on mainstream political activists as human rights abuse and asked for...

17 April 2017 9:00 PM IST

Jurors found Timothy Ciboro and his 28-year-old son, Esten Ciboro, guilty on charges of rape, kidnapping and child endangering. (Photo: Lucas COunty Corrections Centre)

US: Father-son duo who raped, enslaved teen sentenced to life in...

Officers found leg irons in the basement along with a bucket the girl said she used as a toilet, according to a police...

1 Feb 2017 12:46 PM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis, 'crusader for environment,' calls for world without...

Pope stressed on 'the strong link between human rights and nuclear disarmament.'

11 Dec 2017 3:49 PM IST

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat addresses the media after the Combined Graduation Parade held at Air Force Academy, Dundigal in Hyderabad on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Human shield act circumstances-based: Bipin Rawat

He also said the forces are required to be alert in view of the myriad security challenges and in a few states.

17 Jun 2017 9:18 PM IST