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Sunday, September 28, 2025
TopicNational Human Rights Commission

Topic: National Human Rights Commission

NHRC’s image crisis has peaked. In 30 years, ‘toothless tiger’ to ‘not even ornamental’

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.

Wrong to generalise that human rights violated in North East due to AFSPA: NHRC chairperson

Speaking on police encounters that have taken place in Assam since May this year, NHRC chief Justice Arun Mishra said there is no place for 'fake encounters' in civilised society.

CBI seeks details of murder, rape cases reported during post-poll violence from Bengal DGP

The agency sought the details in line with a Calcutta High Court order that directed CBI to take over cases related to murder, rape and atrocities against women during the violence.

NHRC constitutes committee to look into complaints of post-poll violence in West Bengal

Calcutta High Court also dismissed West Bengal government's plea for recalling its order that directed NHRC to examine violence that erupted after state assembly elections in May.

28 states, UTs fail to inform SC about steps taken for migrants under social welfare schemes

While Maharashtra filed an affidavit, it failed to give all details asked by the SC. The court has now given three months to all states to file fresh affidavits.

NHRC chief HL Dattu will quit office this year. With him, the rights body must wind up too

NHRC has selectively issued notices, carefully kept Modi government out of its glare, and left the poor to be tortured by the apathy of the administration.

NHRC asks Telangana govt to submit a report on deaths of 10 MGNREGA workers

Women working under the MGNREGA scheme were buried alive & another was injured when a mound of mud fell on them in Narayanpet district Wednesday. 

Why 13 crore Indians are celebrating their ‘independence day’ today

Belonging to the Nomadic and Denotified Tribes, these Indians were considered born criminals under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871 up until this day in 1952.

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Alwar lynching, sends notice to Rajasthan govt

Commission observes that news reports of police delaying treatment to the victim raise serious human rights issues. 

Talk Point: Does CM Yogi Adityanath’s statement on encounter killings reveal UP government’s official position?

A response by experts to U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath's controversial remarks that criminals would "either be sent to jail or killed in police encounters."

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.