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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicHuman rights

Topic: human rights

US Congress to once again take up Kashmir issue, will ‘examine’ human rights situation

Human rights situation in Jammu & Kashmir will be seen in context of region’s history and patterns of violations in India and Pakistan, says US Congress.

Terror has to be uprooted for rights to be enjoyed: Indian-American attorney to US Congress

During Congressional hearings on human rights in south Asia, New York attorney Ravi Batra lauds PM Modi's move to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Human rights supreme, these officers said to counter rhetoric by CRPF’s Khushboo Chauhan

At NHRC’s annual debate to sensitise CAPF personnel to human rights, most officers didn’t make comments as provocative as Chauhan did.

Want to return to a Pakistan where I won’t be killed — activist Ismail who escaped to US

Gulalai Ismail has sought asylum in US. She tells ThePrint her decision to leave Pakistan was to send a message of resistance & her will to live life freely.

Supine opposition helps Modi ignore global human rights concerns on Kashmir & Assam

India will attempt to play off UN Human Rights Commissioner Bachelet with Trump as well as China’s Xi Jinping, who visits India next month.

UN rights chief asks India to ease Kashmir lockdown, raises NRC list controversy

UN human rights chief appealed to the Indian govt to ensure people's access to basic services in Kashmir and to ensure due process in the NRC exercise.

The 3 major reforms for Indian Army restructuring and what they will mean for the force

The idea is to make the 1.3 million-strong Indian Army leaner, to enhance its combat capabilities, and check human rights violations and corrupt practices.

Pratap Mehta turns to Max Weber for answers & Harsh Mander on need for anti-lynching law

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Central banks can no longer ignore human rights while making decisions

Central banks need to consider how factors like food production, migration, access to food, housing and jobs influence demand, and government deficits.

Supreme Court seeks Modi govt’s response on providing human rights courts in all districts

The petition wants Centre to provide funds for setting up of human rights court in all 725 districts in 29 states and seven Union Territories in a time bound manner.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.