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Topic: UNHRC

India elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026-28 term

New York: India has been elected for the seventh time to the United Nations' Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28, India's Permanent Representative...

India urges UNHRC to sanction Pahalgam attackers

At 60th Session of UNHRC, a representative of ECO-FAWN society warned that such attacks are part of a deliberate pattern to destabilise peace and divide communities.

From Mumbai to Pahalgam: India underlines Pakistan’s hand in global terror at UNHRC

At the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, India's Faiza Rifat expressed serious concern about the destabilising threats posed by terrorism.

‘When done exporting terror & bombing your own people…’—India rips into Pakistan at UNHRC

Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi condemned Pakistan’s aerial strikes in its own Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that killed 24 people, including 10 civilians, at the UNHRC session.

After US, Israel announces withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

The announcement made by Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar comes during a time when the country's Prime Minister Netanyahu is on a visit to the US.

Trump to withdraw US from UN Human Rights agency for ‘failing to meet its purpose’

According to the White House, the US President will sign an executive order Tuesday formally withdrawing from UNHRC. He will also stop 'future funding' for UNRWA.

India’s 3 recommendations to Canada at UN human rights review. ‘Stop misuse of freedom of expression’

Speaking at 4th such review for Canada at UNHRC, Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain made the recommendations 'in spirit of constructive dialogue' at a time of tension between both countries.

UN rights body passes Pakistan motion on religious hatred after Koran burning incident

The resolution was strongly opposed by the United States and the European Union, who say it conflicts with their view on human rights and freedom of expression.

736 Afghans recorded for new registration between 1 August-11 September, UNHCR says

New Delhi: A total of 736 Afghans were recorded for new registration from August 1 to September 11, the UNHCR said here, adding that...

Afghan Solidarity Committee head booked for violating Covid norms during protest in Delhi

Afghan refugees in India have been protesting in front of the UNHCR office in Delhi demanding the release of 'support letters' from the UN agency to migrate to other countries.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.