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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicHuman rights violations

Topic: human rights violations

Pakistan must be held accountable for ‘horrific human rights violations’: India after 10 killed in PoJK

Recent protests have seen Pakistan-occupied J&K face communications, Internet blackout. Pakistan govt has sent delegation to negotiate with protesters.

‘Rules of war shredded, no accountability’, says UN human rights chief at 60th session in Geneva

While opening the Human Rights Council, Volker Turk said there was increase in glorification of violence. He condemned various armed conflicts worldwide.

Indian govt took ‘minimal credible steps’ on human rights abuses, says US State Dept report

Transnational repression, concerns about press freedom and arbitrary detentions are mentioned in the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.

US appeals court temporarily blocks Trump admin from ending protected status of Afghans

Stay on termination of temporary protected status will remain until 21 July. More than 70,000 Afghans evacuated after Taliban’s takeover were allowed a temporary ‘parole’.

‘Abuse’ by UK troops in Kenya, the new ‘surprise’ Dutch PM & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the last week.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.