India may lose its voting rights in key human rights forums as NHRC’s ‘A’ status hangs in balance. NHRC has lodged a formal challenge under GANHRI’s internal appeal process.
14 inmates died between 15 July & 31 July at Delhi govt-run home for persons with cognitive disabilities. Caregiver says the shelter can accommodate 400, but is crammed with 1,200 people.
The action came after a local media reported that a 19-year-old woman who had recently given birth was sent to a hut in Tumakuru district in Karnataka.
Henri Tiphagne, founder and executive director of human rights NGO People's Watch, asserts that human rights activists in India have long been demanding an 'upgraded' NHRC.
The NHRC’s 30-year legacy has been marred by accusations of it being a ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations. Now it’s at risk of losing its top-level accreditation.
By confronting everyone who comes in her way, even the Election Commission or crime-fighting agencies like the ED, Mamata Banerjee has shown that for her, everything is personal.
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.
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