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NHRC appoints retired IAS, IPS as ‘rapporteurs’ in all states, to serve as its ‘eyes & ears’

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), it is learnt, has appointed retired IAS and IPS officers as ‘special rapporteurs’ across all states/Union...

How NHRC’s overdue intervention uncovered state-buried evidence in Hashimpura Killngs

In ‘Hope Behind Bars’, Vrinda Grover writes about representing the NHRC in the Hashimapura custodial killings.

Fainted on hearing gunshot, police tell probe in 2019 Hyderabad rape-murder case ‘encounter’

An SC-appointed panel has deposed witnesses in the 2019 ‘encounter’ of 4 accused in the 'gang rape and murder' of a 27-year-old vet. The probe shows contradictions in statements.

‘Selective interpretation’ of human rights harmful to democracy, PM Modi says

Speaking at NHRC's 28th foundation day, PM Modi said similar incidents are seen differently by some people as they describe human rights keeping their own interests in mind.

NHRC issues notice to Delhi, 3 state govts over ‘adverse impact’ of farmer protests

Over 9,000 micro, medium and large companies have been impacted, the commission said citing the allegations, and Covid safety protocols were breached at protest sites.

NHRC issues notices to Modi govt, Assam, Mizoram on border clash

At least six Assam Police personnel and a civilian were killed and over 50 people injured as the festering border dispute between the two Northeastern states erupted on 26 July.

Calcutta HC directs Mamata govt to file affidavit on post-poll violence report by NHRC

The NHRC report states that the situation in Bengal is manifestation of 'Law of Ruler', not 'Rule of Law'. It recommends that probe for murder & rape be handed over to the CBI.

NHRC report stinging indictment of TMC govt. Must show similar concern for other states too

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

NHRC should not have leaked report on Bengal post-poll violence to media, says Mamata

The West Bengal CM slammed NHRC for 'disrespecting the court', pursuing 'political vendetta' of the BJP and not taking into account views of the state govt in its report.

NHRC panel gets 1,600 complaints of post-poll clashes, Bengal says ‘team controlled by BJP’

NHRC-led committee, appointed by Calcutta HC to look into alleged political killings, is likely to submit its second report soon. Bengal Law Minister questions panel's integrity & neutrality.

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What Trump-Harris result could mean for India in key areas, from geopolitics to trade & immigration

India cannot be blasé about change in any important capital in the world. Let's look at six key areas where US policy matters for India and how it may vary between Harris and Trump.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Rifles slung upside down, on ponies. Indian troops go on their 1st patrol in Depsang since 2020

Troops patrolled up to Patrolling Point (PP) 10 on Monday. Though there are PP 10, 11, 12, 12A & 13 in Depsang Plains, it was decided that only one or two PPs would be patrolled.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.