Human Rights

TCS suspends Nashik employees over harassment allegations

TCS Nashik suspends eight employees amid sexual harassment and forced conversion allegations; police form SIT as the company vows zero tolerance and …

Man Arrested After Four Die Trying to Cross Channel in Small Boat

A 27-year-old Sudanese national is in custody after four migrants died attempting a dangerous Channel crossing by dinghy.

UN urges US to finish probe into Minab school strike

UN rights chief calls for a prompt, transparent US investigation into the Minab school attack that killed hundreds, urging accountability for civilia…

Karnataka Protests Grow as Transgender Rights Amendment Bill Faces Backlash

Activists in Karnataka rally against the Transgender Rights Amendment Bill, saying it ignores diversity and could roll back years of LGBTQIA gains.

London ambulances set ablaze in antisemitic hate crime, police say

Four ambulances from London's Jewish community service were damaged in a suspected arson attack in Golders Green, being treated as an antisemitic hat…

Protest in Thiruvananthapuram as Transgender Rights Bill Sparks Backlash

Thousands march to Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, demanding withdrawal of the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026, arguing it undermines self-…

Sonam Wangchuk: I was jailed with no contact, now urging flexible talks

Ladakh activist Wangchuk recounts detention days and pushes for flexible Centre dialogue to move Ladakh forward.

Chants or Crimes? The High-Stakes Debate Over What You Can Say at a Protest

When protest chants turn into police investigations, where does free speech end? Exploring the controversy surrounding recent London rallies and the …

Protest or Provocation? Why We Need to Talk About 'Death To' Chants on London Streets

Is calling for death ever protected speech? As London's streets become a flashpoint for tension, we explore the thin line between political protest a…

Gold Coast tensions rise as Iran women’s team seeks asylum

Iran's women footballers face safety fears and a looming asylum decision in Australia after the Asian Cup anthem controversy, prompting international…

Iranian women's football team sends SOS from bus in Australia amid safety fears

International voices urge protection for Iran's women players after a tense Asian Cup in Australia, as threats and asylum fears rise.

Mamata Banerjee: All Languages Deserve Equal Respect on Mother Language Day

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pledges unity to defend all languages and celebrate linguistic diversity on International Mother Language Day.

Iranian Students Rally at Tehran Universities in First Anti-Government Protests

Thousands of students fill Tehran campuses as protests return, honoring those killed during last month’s crackdown and challenging authorities.

Genocide Hallmarks Identified in El Fasher Siege

A fact-finding mission concludes the El Fasher siege shows hallmarks of genocide, citing killings, starvation and systematic abuses against civilians.

Vinicius Junior racially taunted as Real Madrid edge Benfica in CL playoff

Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Benfica was shadowed by alleged racist abuse toward Vinicius Junior, triggering a stoppage and calls for action.

Gisèle Pelicot: Survivor’s Voice in France’s Mass Rape Trial

Venezuela Opposition Leader Kidnapped Hours After Release

Bangladesh seeks UN help for probe into activist Sharif Hadi's killing

Bangladesh requests UN rights help for a fair probe into Sharif Osman Hadi's death, amid protests in Dhaka.

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi handed seven-and-a-half year prison term in Mashhad

Iranian rights defender Narges Mohammadi receives more prison time, a two-year travel ban, and exile after a Mashhad court ruling amid a hunger strik…

Minneapolis Protests Grow After Alex Pretti Death in ICE Custody

Mourners and activists rally as Minneapolis confronts a deadly ICE incident, demanding accountability and an end to aggressive immigration enforcemen…

Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners amid international pressure

Rights groups say 266 political prisoners freed since Jan 8, with hundreds still detained as international pressure grows and concerns over inflated …

Telangana Stray Dog Killings Toll Surges Past 1,000 in a Month

Families press on as Venezuela frees political prisoners after Maduro upheaval

Families rally outside Caracas' Zone 7 jail as Maduro's arrest triggers a wave of releases, but rights groups say hundreds still wait for freedom.

Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners as US Seizes Maduro

Dozens released amid US pressure after Maduro raid; rights groups warn many remain in legal limbo and details are still being verified.

Iran President's Son Calls to Restore Internet After Protests

Yousef Pezeshkian urges lifting internet restrictions, arguing delays won’t solve the crackdown and will widen public discontent.

CCTV Under Scrutiny as Hindu Man Burned Alive in Narsingdi, Bangladesh

Manipur rape survivor dies after years of waiting for justice

Iran Denies Plan to Execute Detained Protester Erfan Soltani

Venezuela touts mass release of political prisoners, critics say repression persists

Venezuela's leadership touts prisoner releases as a sign of opening, but NGOs warn nearly 1,000 remain jailed and street repression continues.

500 Stray Dogs Killed in Telangana After Poll Promises Fuel Outrage

Outrage grows in Telangana as reports say over 500 stray dogs were killed in a week amid election promises, with police investigations and arrests un…

Eyewitnesses Describe Deadly Crackdown in Iran Protests

Venezuela Frees 116 Political Prisoners in Government Move

Venezuela reports 116 political prisoners freed as part of a government-initiated release, while rights groups cite lower counts and call for transpa…

Main Accused in Dipu Das Lynching Arrested in Bangladesh

Tripura Student Angel Chakma Dies After Dehradun Hate Attack

Tripura student Angel Chakma dies after a racially charged assault in Dehradun; authorities arrest suspects, offer rewards, and announce government a…

Karnataka to Rehouse Families After Bengaluru Kogilu Demolitions

Karnataka moves to provide alternate housing for genuine homeless affected by the Kogilu demolitions in Bengaluru, as KSHRC flags potential rights vi…

Mamata Slams Persecution of Bengali-Speaking Migrants in BJP-ruled States

Mamata Banerjee vows support for Bengali-speaking families after a migrant's death in Sambalpur, condemning oppression in BJP-ruled states.

Hindu Homes Burned as Bangladesh Unrest Intensifies

Hindu Homes Burned as Bangladesh Unrest Surges

TGHRC Seeks Full Report on Suryapet Custodial Death

Hindu Man Lynched in Bangladesh; 10 Arrested Amid Unrest in Mymensingh

A Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das was killed by a mob in Mymensingh over blasphemy allegations; 10 arrested as authorities probe the violence.

Bangladesh Protests Escalate as Osman Hadi Dies; Anti-India Chants Roar in Dhaka

Protests swell after youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi dies in Singapore; demonstrators clash with police, targeting properties tied to the Awami League…

UN Expert Urges Pakistan to End Imran Khan Detention Abuses

A UN torture expert formally raises Imran Khan's detention conditions with Pakistan, urging immediate alignment with international standards amid ong…

Sunali's Return from Bangladesh Sparks Hope for Sweety’s Family in Delhi

Sunali Khatun's repatriation on humanitarian grounds brings cautious hope to Sweety Bibi's family awaiting return after a Delhi deportation, as a Sup…

Sunali Returns Home From Bangladesh; Sweety's Family Still Waiting

Sunali Khatun returns to Birbhum after months in Bangladeshi detention; meanwhile Sweety Bibi's family remains in limbo awaiting their reunion amid o…

12 UP Labourers Stranded in Kyrgyzstan: Families Demand Rescue

Families of 12 Pilibhit workers allege torture abroad as agents demand funds; UP authorities move to secure their safe return.

Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future After DC Shooting

As immigration policy tightens, Afghan refugees in the U.S. fear for their futures after a deadly DC-area shooting carried out by an Afghan suspect.

UN calls Jenin killings summary execution in West Bank raid

The UN condemns the killings of two unarmed Palestinians in Jenin, saying they appeared to surrender as Israeli forces opened fire during a West Bank…

Imran Khan's Son Claims No Proof of Life, Urges Transparency

Kasim Khan says his father is in a death cell with no proof of life amid health rumours, while family reports visit bans and seeks international help.

Imran Khan Death Rumors Surge as Sisters Allege Police Assault Outside Jail

Rumors swirl about Imran Khan's fate as his sisters allege a brutal police assault during a peaceful protest outside Adiala Jail, fueling online spec…