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Topic: NHRC

‘9 cr for 9 yrs’—acquitted in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, this man wants redress for jail time

Acquitted in 2015, Wahid Shaikh says the wrongful confinement, custodial torture and stigma of being a 'terrorist' have damaged his family, his career and driven him into debt.

NHRC orders nationwide audit of cath labs by Centre after 7 die in MP at ‘hands of fake cardiologist’

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has instructed the Union Health Ministry to conduct an audit of cath labs across India following...

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance after 3 workers die of asphyxiation cleaning a sewage tank in TN

The commission has taken notice of the fact that the workers died after entering a sewage tank without any protective gear at a private industrial unit in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district.

From Manipur to concerns about autonomy, why India’s human rights watchdog NHRC faces downgrade

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.

NHRC probes electrocution death of lineman employed by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam

The NHRC issued notices to both the chairman of DHBVN and the commissioner of police, Gurugram. They have been given two weeks to submit a detailed report.

NHRC seeks report from Gujarat over deaths of 2 workers in underground sewage pumping station

The report must include the status of the investigation, details of compensation provided to the families, and an account of similar incidents in the state.

NHRC holds open house discussion on rights of manual scavengers

NHRC chairperson Justice (Retd) V. Ramasubramanian, expressed concern over the continuing deaths of sanitation workers despite legal provisions aimed at eradicating the practice.

NHRC take suo-motu cognisance of tribal suicides in Kerala

A rights panel will investigate a recurring pattern of deaths in the region since 2011. At least 23 deaths by suicide have been reported in 2024.

‘Predetermined exercise’: In joint dissent note, Rahul, Kharge slam selection process of NHRC chair

Retd SC judge V. Ramasubramanian was named NHRC chief by panel that also included Modi, Shah, Om Birla & Harivansh. Oppn leaders had nominated retd justices K.M. Joseph, Rohinton Nariman.

NHRC discusses rights of gig workers in India

The Open House highlighted challenges to workers and their potential solutions.

On Camera

DPDP Act will change how we interact with the internet. Get ready for the consent mails

India does not have a data protection regulator to make good on the DPDP Act’s promise and articulate clear future standards.

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.