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

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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.

NHRC panel examining cases of ‘violence’ in Bengal submits report to Calcutta HC

The committee and several NHRC teams toured various places of West Bengal and enquired into the veracity of the complaints of alleged human rights violations after state polls.

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.

Calcutta HC dismisses Bengal govt’s plea, NHRC to proceed with probe on post-poll violence

The plea sought a recall of the order passed over PILs alleging displacement of people, physical assault, destruction of property and ransacking of businesses after Bengal polls.

NHRC directs health ministry to regard teachers in Covid duties as ‘frontline warriors’

NHRC passed the order acting, on a petition filed by activist and lawyer, Radhakanta Tripathy. The ministry was also directed to release all dues to deceased teachers at the earliest.

Work on rehabilitation, health infra to protect children orphaned in Covid, NHRC tells states

In advisory to states and UTs, NHRC seeks action report on steps taken to ensure child rights are protected and tells governments to maintain data transparency.

Ex-gratia paid to families of Vizag gas leak victims, Andhra Pradesh govt informs NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission had taken suo motu cognisance of media reports about deaths caused by the gas leak on 7 May 2020.

NHRC issues Covid advisory, urges privacy for patient info, free treatment for health staff

The advisory — titled the Human Rights Advisory on Right to Health in the Context of Covid — has been sent to all states and union territories.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

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.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.