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Screenshot from the video showing the man carrying his sons corpse out of the hospital, in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Man forced to carry son's body; NHRC issues notice to UP

The NHRC said it has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports and issued the notice to the state's chief secretary.

6 May 2017 1:07 PM IST

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Odisha: Woman sells newborn baby to neighbour for Rs 2,000

Reportedly, the woman who had given her one-day-old son to a neighbour for Rs 2,000, does not receive any benefit from...

10 Jan 2017 9:13 PM IST

Delhi High Court. (Photo: Twitter)

Ramjas row: Delhi HC rejects plea on action against cops for...

Following the emerging reports about the extreme violence, the NHRC issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner.

7 March 2017 2:23 PM IST

65 per cent older persons facing financial problems due to limited income, increased financial needs in old age, dependent younger family members.

45 Per cent elderly say family members don't care for their needs:...

The NGO also said that financial inclusion of older persons should be strengthened in order to make every elderly (60+)...

29 July 2017 2:37 AM IST

The panel has time and again emphasised on upholding of right to life and right to dignity for citizens as enjoined in the Constitution.

Delhi: Looking ahead, NHRC wishes to gain more authority

Terming the rights watchdog a toothless tiger', Justice H L Dattu said the body needs more power to enforce orders on...

29 Dec 2016 12:00 PM IST

The NIA told special judge V.V. Patil that since it had taken over the case and wanted to probe further, it should be permitted to take custody of the three accused. (Representational image)

Delhi: Six cops found guilty of man's death in custody

The cops beat him up and took him to the police station in a semi-conscious state.

3 Jun 2017 2:13 AM IST

Maharashtra govt gets notice over 1,300 schools

We will ensure that all the students and teachers are accommodated in other schools, says Vinod Tawde.

29 Dec 2017 3:28 AM IST

An American national who was allegedly drugged and gangraped at a hotel in Delhi in April, has returned to India to record her statement and identify the accused. (Representational image)

Top Haryana cops face flak over gangrape

The commission on Tuesday observed that the incident makes it clear that night patrolling on the road by the police was...

14 Jun 2017 3:02 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh: Walls of BPL homes painted

A message scribbled in the walls of the houses in the village read Mera Parivar Gareeb Hai .

17 Dec 2017 6:52 AM IST

S.R.P. Kalluri, the Inspector General of Bastar district of Chhattisgarh (centre). (Photo: PTI)

Give NHRC more powers

The rights body can throw light on gross human rights abuses, but usually can't get governments to act.

6 Feb 2017 5:51 AM IST

The Commission issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh Government, calling for a detailed report in the matter along with action taken against the guilty teachers and steps taken for counselling of the victim students. (Photo: ANI)

NHRC issues notice to Arunachal Govt, HRD Ministry on stripping 88...

The incident took place on November 23. The students were of class VI and VII of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in...

1 Dec 2017 7:04 PM IST