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Friday, September 5, 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

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.