Human Rights

pakistan minority

Four more Hindu girls abducted, forcibly converted in Pakistan; police remains complacent, authorities oblivious

Recently, India raised concerns over Pakistan being a co-sponsor to a UN resolution that aims at, "promoting a culture of peace and tolerance to safeguard religious sites," saying it was ironical that Pakistan should be a part of it.

Mar 19, 2021

tanveer ahmed

British-Kashmiri activist sentenced to two years imprisonment for removing PAK flag in PoK | Details

British-Kashmiri activist Tanveer Ahmed has been given a two-year sentence by a local Pakistan court for removing the Pakistan flag from a square in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Mar 13, 2021

After threats of getting "cured" through psychic rituals by a "guru", lesbian woman in Uttarakhand given police protection

The woman was forcibly married even after she told her parents of her orientation and despite trying to educate them about homosexuality

Mar 12, 2021

vancouver police

Viral video shows two Vancouver cops posing with dead body, clicking photos; probe ordered

The outcome of the investigation by Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner (OPCC) is still pending, but the viral video has drawn strong criticism.

Mar 3, 2021

Manual scavenging in Mysore

Allegedly forced to clean manhole without gloves, a devastated pourakarmika ends life in Maddur

Narayana is survived by three children, his wife died five years ago

Feb 26, 2021

Sharif chahca

Sharif Chacha, who cremated over 25,000 unclaimed bodies, is on death bed awaiting promised Padma Shri award

It has been over a year since he received a letter from the Government of India saying he'll be honoured with the Padma Shri. The award too is yet to come

Feb 21, 2021

Disha Ravi arrested

Disha Ravi moves Delhi HC to restrain private chats from being leaked, seeks action against three channels

Ravi's plea seeks action against media houses, who, she alleges, attacked her on the basis of 'leaked investigative matter and prejudicial press briefings'

Feb 18, 2021

US Police

Black girl, 9, handcuffed, pepper-sprayed by US police as she cried for help; horror caught on tape [Watch]

If they can pepper spray a 9-year-old, they would have definitely shot a 12-year-old in two seconds, allege some of the angry reactions after the bodycam footage was released.

Feb 2, 2021

lankesh murder

FIRs replace corrigendum: Who stands to lose in the epic battle of government vs media

Traditionally, news reports and editorials have maintained the fine line between facts and opinions. However, with social media and the virality it brings along, new laws and definitions need to be coined

Feb 1, 2021

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Putin go away; 3,500 Russian protestors arrested for wanting to end 20-year rule [What's happening]

The Russian police has called the rallies illegal, while Kremlin has tried to downplay the scale of protests by saying that demonstrations against Vladimir Putin were overstated.

Jan 26, 2021

Najma and Narendra. Pic@Twitter

Innocent Agra couple spend 5 years in prison; children sent to "some orphanage" now missing

From Assam's Madhubala Mandal to ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, there is no dearth of cases of unlawful arrests in India that have caused individuals to spend years in jail without being guilty.

Jan 24, 2021

Anthony Quinn Warner

What if the Nashville bomber was a Black, an immigrant, or a Muslim? Netizens call out the double standards of media

Instead, the Nashville suicide bomber has been humanised and described as, 'a lonely, mentally ill, a dog lover'

Dec 29, 2020

mohammad bin salman

Behind the veil in Saudi Arabia; horrors of working women, activists in the Kingdom

Reem Abdellatif worked in close proximity to the ruling elite in Saudi Arabia and said Mohammed bin Salman's women's rights campaign is a farce.

Dec 28, 2020

Justice Chandrachud

Justice Chandrachud's birthday: From Arnab to Section 377; landmark verdicts by SC judge

From decriminalizing Section 377 to upholding right to privacy, Justice Chandrachud has invariably been a part of all important matters of the Supreme Court.

Nov 11, 2020

Tikli and Lakshmi bomb

Indebted, ignored, bankrupt; sex workers in Kolkata now forced to take clients

The majority of the sex workers have taken loans from the informal sector comprising money lenders, pimps, brothel owners. And now they're paying a hefty price.

Nov 2, 2020

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