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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicHuman rights commission

Topic: human rights commission

‘Ineffective’ Bangladesh rights body in focus after mass exit. Activist arrested under Hasina may head it

While there is no word about the probable candidate, there are reports suggesting that prominent activist Adilur Rahman Khan may play a key role in the formation of a new body.

Vellore prison DIG, 2 others suspended after being booked over ‘slavery treatment’ of life convicts

In September, 14 prison officials including DIG R Rajalakshmi were booked for allegedly forcing life convicts to do household chores at the residences of the DIG & others.

‘Warned, didn’t act in time’ — rights body notice to Manipur DGP, security adviser on Jiribam violence

MHRC asks for report from DGP besides issuing notices to state officials & secretary to the CM who provided intelligence. Tension broke out in Jiribam after police found body of Meitei man.

75 Myanmar nationals moved from Manipur jail to detention after human rights body visit. What it found

In 'surprise inspection' of Sajiwa jail & detention centre, Manipur Human Rights Commission found inmates 'illegally detained' even after serving their sentences, pregnant women, kids.

Russia interested in future talks with Ukraine’s human rights commissioners, says report

Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova said Ukraine has adopted a pragmatic approach to ongoing discussions between the two sides.

Pakistani establishment is waging a new war: against its own media

Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission says media firms facing attack for reports that are critical of security and intelligence agencies as well as militants.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.