"human-rights"

The Supreme Court of India stressed safeguarding rights of prisoners with disabilities under Articles 14 and 21, directing a high-powered panel to frame an action plan ensuring assistive support, humane conditions, and compliance across states and Union Territories

Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven additional years in prison, alongside a two-year travel ban and internal exile, amid her ongoing hunger strike. The Revolutionary Court in Mashhad delivered the verdict.

Iran executed Ali Ardestani for allegedly spying for Israel’s Mossad, relaying sensitive information in exchange for cryptocurrency and promises of a reward and visa. Human rights groups condemned the execution, citing coerced confessions and closed trials, while Iran claims it targets hostile intelligence operatives

Indonesia’s new 345-page penal code (KUHP) replaces the Dutch-era law, criminalizing sex outside marriage, insulting state leaders, and expanding blasphemy rules. It emphasizes restorative justice, non-custodial sentences, and probation for death row inmates, sparking mixed reactions on civil liberties

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government on a woman advocate’s plea alleging illegal detention and custodial sexual assault at a Noida police station, and ordered preservation of CCTV footage

The Centre opposed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s request to appear via video in the Supreme Court, challenging his detention under the NSA. His wife alleges the detention is arbitrary and violates constitutional rights. The case is adjourned to December 15

Saudi Arabia has abolished its decades-old Kafala system, granting migrant workers the freedom to change jobs, travel without sponsor consent, and access legal protections. The move, part of Vision 2030, aims to improve labour rights and global perception

A 73-year-old Indian woman, deported from the US after 33 years, shared her traumatic experience of detention, shackling, and family separation. Despite faithfully reporting to ICE for over a decade, she hopes to reunite with her family in America

Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has scheduled polls for December 28, in a vote critics call a sham to legitimise the army’s 2021 coup.

Egypt and Iran have condemned Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a violation of international law and a potential war crime.

The UN reports a 25 per cent rise in sexual violence during conflicts in 2024, with over 4,600 survivors documented. Armed groups carry out most abuses, while Israel and Russian forces are warned over allegations of violations against detainees.

d its 78th Independence Day despite Pakistan’s 15-day Section 144 clampdown. Activist Mir Yar Baloch accused Islamabad of illegal occupation, war crimes, and human rights abuses, urging global recognition of Baloch sovereignty and accountability for Pakistan’s military and political leaders.

The excavation follows a whistleblower's claims of multiple rapes and murders in the temple town, triggering widespread outrage

The court criticised the lack of due process and highlighted humanitarian concerns, demanding her return within 10 days

The Minister announced on Thursday that Israeli troops deployed in southern Syria "are prepared to prevent the entry of hostile forces into the area of Druze villages," adding the forces continue to monitor developments with readiness for "various scenarios".

The report highlighted alleged high-handed actions by the Congress government and its police force against tribal farmers and women in the region, BRS working president KT Rama Rao said

The most striking part however, is that the NHRC clearly mentions the political vendetta angle, one that the BRS had repeatedly pointed out.

Vice-Chancellor Prof  Srikrishna Deva Rao says the appointments add great value to the academic world of the NALSAR

If the government wants to be seen as a credible global leader in digital efforts, it should immediately stop imposing such shutdowns

By allowing diplomats to witness the election, New Delhi seeks to present Kashmir as a region moving towards stability