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The new law now fully places the National Guard and its 120,000 troops under the command of the Defense Ministry

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata doctor rape, murder case

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took a suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of a second-year PG student of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shelter Home Tragedy: NHRC notice to Delhi Govt over death of 12 inmates

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that 12 inmates died between July 15 and July 31 at the Delhi government-run shelter home. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Coaching Incident: BHIM Secy Vyas complains to NHRC of 3 students death

The complaint has been filed against Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi on their criminal negligence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NHRC issues notices to Delhi Chief Secretary, Police Commissioner over rescue of child labourers

The children including nine girls and 14 boys were brought to Delhi from nearby states and were working in various factories. Read further news on Dynamite News:

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Bastar activist ‘helped tribals navigate the system with Hindi’. Now she is held in 5 FIRs

It was a cold November day in 2015. Sukku Kunjam was working at his paddy field in Itavar village, nestled in the hills around Gangloor in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur. But hours later, he ran to the jungle, allegedly apprehending police torture, as security forces stormed the village for a search operation.…

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Vijaya Bharathi Sayani appointed as acting NHRC Chairperson

Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Member, National Human Rights Commission, to act as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, as per the notification. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why NHRC’s international accreditation is under review | Explained

India's NHRC faces international scrutiny over human rights compliance, diversity, and transparency, risking its accreditation and global reputation. We explore.

The Hindu

Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral

The GANHRI’s decision on the NHRC status deferral is linked to the belief that India has not been adhering to the Paris Principles

The Hindu

UN-linked body defers NHRC-India accreditation for second year in a row

India's NHRC accreditation deferred by GANHRI for second year due to lack of transparency and diversity.

The Hindu

Air India Express strike: NHRC urged to take action

RJD State secretary urges NHRC to take action against Air India Express for abrupt flight cancellations affecting passengers.

The Hindu

NHRC finds negligence of authorities in dog attack case at AMU, recommends relief of ₹7.5 lakh

NHRC finds negligence in AMU stray dog attack, recommends ₹7.5 lakh relief to victim's family.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | One killed, three injured in fresh gunbattles in Manipur; India will never bow down, says Rajnath Singh on border talks with China; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 29, 2024

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Geneva-based UN-related body to review India’s human rights accreditation status this week

NHRC and MEA prepare to defend India's human rights processes at Geneva meeting amid accreditation concerns.

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The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas

Despite risks, many Indian seafarers remain committed to their careers at sea, which makes it imperative to have improved rights and protection

The Hindu

Kozhikode MCH sexual assault case: NHRC accepts complaint filed on behalf of survivor

Survivor in Kozhikode hospital sexual assault case protests for justice, NHRC accepts complaint filed by activist.

The Hindu

NHRC issues notice in sexual assault and death of minor in Bihar

NHRC issues notice to Bihar government over sexual assault and death of 13-year-old girl in Darbhanga district.

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Madras High Court rejects plea to grant Indian citizenship to children born at Sri Lankan Tamil refugee camps

Madras High Court refuses to grant Indian citizenship to children born in Sri Lankan refugee camps in Tamil Nadu.

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NGOs urge NHRC to take steps to prevent abuse of children in shelter homes

The representatives of several NGOs have urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to initiate measures to prevent the abuse of children living in childcare homes in Andhra Pradesh.

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NHRC hears 30 cases in camp sitting, recommends ₹80 lakh compensation for victims

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) heard 30 cases during a camp sitting here on March 6 (Wednesday), and recommended payment of compensations of ₹80 lakh to the victims. NHRC Chairperson Justice Arun Mishra, members D.M. Mulay, Rajiv Jain and Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Secretary General Bharat Lal and Registrar (Law)…

The Hindu

Anil Masih case: NHRC dismisses complaint alleging SC verdict as violation of rights

The NHRC dismissed a complaint alleging that the February 20, 2024 Supreme Court judgment has resulted in violation of human rights of Anil Masih

Dynamite News

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of stray dog mauling 2-year-old girl in New Delhi

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that a two-year-old girl was allegedly mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in the Tughlak Lane area of New Delhi on February 24. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Police will listen to each complaint in Sandeshkhali; strict action against those found guilty: DGP

West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said that police will listen to the complaints of every individual in Sandeshkhali and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

The Hindu

Morning digest | Centre increases FRP of sugarcane; Manipur HC modifies its contentious order on ST status for Meiteis, and more

From Centre’s hike in Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane to Manipur HC’s modification of its order on ST status for Meities, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 22, 2024

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM

Assam CM criticizes Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal, warns of downfall for Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.

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