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The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about the unlawful arrest of environmentalists protesting tree cutting near KBR National Park in Hyderabad. Notices have been issued to the Telangana DGP and Hyderabad Collector, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

The NHRC has recommended inclusion of categories like ‘Intersex’, ‘Transmen’ and ‘Transwomen’ in the upcoming Census of India. As part of Advisory 2.0, it urged ministries and states to ensure equal rights in property, education, healthcare, and workplace inclusivity for transgender and intersex persons.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has objected to remarks made by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Atul Sreedharan, who criticised the NHRC for not taking suo motu action in cases of attacks on Muslims while ordering an inquiry into aided madrasas in Uttar Pradesh.

The NHRC has issued notices to the Education Ministry, CBSE and states over allegations that private schools are prescribing costly textbooks. It has sought reports and directed audits, citing possible violations of RTE Act provisions and education policies

The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to Maharashtra authorities and Tata Consultancy Services over alleged sexual exploitation and forced conversion at its Nashik office, seeking detailed reports on FIRs, POSH compliance and internal mechanisms

The NHRC has directed Telangana authorities to improve zebra crossings at key Hyderabad junctions within eight weeks, following a petition citing pedestrian safety concerns. The move highlights the need to ensure safer road crossings and uphold the right to life.

The National Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the Ministry of External Affairs after media reports claimed that six workers from Odisha were held captive in Thailand without pay or proper food for six months

NHRC expressed displeasure at Telangana School Education Secretary Dr. Yogita Rana for failing to submit a report on Choudari Shailaja’s death and 60 others falling ill due to contaminated food in Ashram schools, warning action under Section 13

The NHRC has ordered an inquiry into the alleged caste-based abuse and assault of tribal youth Sai Sidhu by police in Nalgonda district. The incident, linked to a protest over fertiliser supply, reportedly involved physical assault and threats by a sub-inspector and constables.

The NHRC has directed Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of journalist Shahdev Dey, whose charred body was found in Andaman. IFEI welcomed the order as police arrested four suspects, citing his reporting on illegal activities as the motive

YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy has sought NHRC and SC/ST Commission intervention after TDP MLA B. Rajasekhar Reddy allegedly assaulted four forest officials in Nandyal district. Gurumoorthy accused the MLA of hurling casteist slurs, wrongful confinement, and physical assault

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government over the Miss World controversy, calling it a disgrace to Telangana. He demanded an apology from CM Revanth Reddy, questioned the lack of FIR, and confirmed that an RTI was filed for clarity.

Earlier, it had issued notice to DGP and the CP in Hyderabad, seeking a detailed action taken report (ATR) on the stampede at Sandhya Theatre that claimed the life of a woman Revathi and injuries to her seven-year-old son Sritej.

He said the government's action reveals a systematic effort to suppress dissent, violate human rights, and deny justice to marginalised communities.

A city based advocate filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against the alleged inhumane behaviour of two officials of Hyderabad police during the Asha workers protest at Koti on Monday.

Looking into the gravity of the allegations, the Commission has also decided to immediately send a joint team of its Law and Investigation officers for on-the-spot enquiry in the matter and submit a report within one week.

He informed the commission that farmers were subjected to third degree torture in police custody and that the police and ruling party leaders were still intimidating the farmers in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's constituency.

President's office seeks information pertaining to the atrocities against the tribals at Lagacherla from BRS

Victims say that the Congress government in Telangana was forcibly taking their lands to benefit a pharma company and detailed horrors of police excesses in their village

The woman died by suicide allegedly amid apprehensions that the houses belonging to her daughters could be demolished