Human Rights

'Served holy water instead of alcohol': PAK singer Rahat Fateh Ali khan hits his disciple with slippers; issues clarification

A Twitter user named Ghulam Abbas Shah shared the clip on X, and wrote, "Famous singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan beating his servant for bottle of Alcohol.."

Jan 28, 2024

Mira Road clashes aftermath: What follows communal violence; controversial demolition drives and backlash

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of strict action against all those found violating law and order. However, netizens question the authorities on whether all those guilty will actually be met with strict action

Jan 25, 2024

Fresh violence erupts in Manipur; 2 commandos killed, 3 injured: Is there any solution for peace in sight?

Some fear that the already complete divide between communities will further deepen with the latest attempt by the Centre to initiate a process for delisting of Kuki and Zomi tribes from the ST list

Jan 18, 2024

Indigo airlines faces multiple complaints on social media, flight delays & foggy weather don't help either, DGCA issues notice [details]

Passengers of Indigo Goa-Delhi flight were diverted to Mumbai after 12 hours of delay and videos of them having dinner right next to a flight flooded the social media

Jan 16, 2024

"I can finally breathe again": Bilkis Bano on SC verdict, long & arduous struggle for justice ends

The 251-page judgment, authored by Justice BV Nagarathna, in scathing language, said that Gujarat was not the appropriate government to decide on the remission of the 11 convicted men.

Jan 9, 2024

Of blame & bombs: 500 killed, Israel says it didn't do it; all that has happened in the aftermath of Gaza hospital attack [key points]

The IDF has denied any involvement in the attack and instead blamed the incident on a failed rocket launch by Palestinian Islamic militant group

Oct 18, 2023

Israel-Hamas war Day 5: Netanyahu gets support from India, US; Blinkit to arrive in Israel, it's raining bombs in Gaza [key developments]

As part of its "complete siege" vow, Israel cut off electricity supply to Gaza. On Wednesday, the UN said that over 2.6 lakh Palestinians in Gaza have been displaced in Israel's retaliatory air strikes over the past five days

Oct 11, 2023

"I was screaming from pain": Air India passenger alleges second degree burn from hot water due to flight attendant's negligence [details]

The victim also alleges that her shock was compounded when initially the crew members ran away from the situation.

Sep 28, 2023

What's the point of One Family, One Earth? PFA questions the irony of G20 as visuals of animal cruelty make their way on social media

In the visuals, the dogs can be seen being removed from the streets and transported in the most inhuman way. Chances are they'll be released back into the unknown localities that will increase their stress and trauma

Sep 9, 2023

Monitoring sex life to religious beliefs — Your car throws privacy out of window; collects shocking personal data

Many people think of their car as a private space where they can call for doctor's appointment or have a personal conversation with their child on the way to school, without realizing the compromised privacy.

Sep 7, 2023

UP shocker: Viral video shows teacher asking school kids to beat Muslim kid; gets away with apology [details]

Many rightfully rued the broken social fabric of the nation whose Constitution reflects, encourages and stands for unity in diversity.

Aug 25, 2023

Amid 'Boycott Muslim' calls by 14 panchayats, BJP leaders visit Nuh district in Haryana

Five members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation led by State President Om Prakash Dhankar on Wednesday visited the violence-hit Nuh district of Haryana to meet administrative officials and take stock of the situation.

Aug 9, 2023

Boycott Muslim calls continue, panchayats of 14 Haryana villages issue letters; PIL filed in SC [details]

It is not just social boycott, calls have even made for complete economic boycott of Muslims as the letters make an appeal to deny them employment, houses on rent, and any kind of business.

Aug 9, 2023

Surrogacy a "universal crime": Italy criminalizes practice, votes for total ban; what Indian law says

The practice of surrogacy has been widely adopted by couples & single parents in showbiz, but the Centre in the Supreme Court has said that including live-in and same-sex couples under surrogacy might lead to misuse and not provide a child, "a complete family."

Jul 31, 2023

"I'm leaving no stone unturned"; UK PM clamps down on illegal immigrants; sweeping measures in play [details]

The recently passed Illegal Immigration Bill makes it mandatory for all illegal immigrants entering the UK to leave as they can no longer claim asylum.

Jul 30, 2023