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US envoy for democracy, human rights to visit India

US envoy for democracy, human rights to visit India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

In India, the Indian-American diplomat will also meet with senior government officials to discuss the deepening US-India partnership, the state department said in a release on Friday.

Animal Rights Activists Condemn Cruel Culling Of Stray Dogs In Lahore

Animal Rights Activists Condemn Cruel Culling Of Stray Dogs In Lahore

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Animal rights activists in Lahore have condemned the Punjab government's culling of stray dogs, citing cruel methods and violation of animal welfare policies.

Indian-Origin Founders Build Global Space Exchange

Indian-Origin Founders Build Global Space Exchange

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nebex, founded by former Axiom Space executives, aims to build commercial infrastructure for the global space economy.

UN report flags forced conversions of Hindu, Christian women in Pakistan

UN report flags forced conversions of Hindu, Christian women in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

UN experts have voiced serious concerns regarding the ongoing abduction and forced religious conversion through marriage of women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan, highlighting that impunity is fuelling the practice.

Sri Lanka Easter Attack Victims Demand Unhindered Probe

Sri Lanka Easter Attack Victims Demand Unhindered Probe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Kin of 2019 Easter Sunday attack victims in Sri Lanka protested against alleged opposition attempts to obstruct ongoing investigations. The protests follow the arrest of former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay and accusations of political conspiracy related to the attacks. The current government has reopened the probe, citing past political interference.

People who came to India post-Partition were...: RSS chief

People who came to India post-Partition were...: RSS chief

Rediff.com2 days ago

The RSS leader said post-Partition, people consciously decided to come to India from the other side, because they wanted to live in the land which is Bharat, where they can follow their religion without fear.

Woman among three killed after attack on Manipur village; houses set afire

Woman among three killed after attack on Manipur village; houses set afire

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Three people were killed and seven houses gutted in an armed attack in Loibol Khullen village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the "heinous and cowardly" act, vowing to bring perpetrators to justice and enhance security. The Kuki Inpi Manipur also denounced the violence and demanded an investigation.

TN Dalit youth who died in police custody cremated after 101 days

TN Dalit youth who died in police custody cremated after 101 days

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The mortal remains of a 26-year-old Dalit youth, Akash, who died in March due to alleged custodial torture, were finally cremated in Madurai 101 days after his demise. The cremation followed a Madras High Court directive, as his family had refused to accept the body, demanding the arrest of police personnel involved. The incident sparked widespread outrage, leading to a CB-CID investigation, suspension of six police personnel, and a murder case registered against officials.

'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC flags AI-hallucinated judgments

'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC flags AI-hallucinated judgments

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has issued a strong warning against the use of "non-existent, fake, and hallucinated" judgements generated by artificial intelligence (AI), likening it to "the release of methyl Isocyanate in the province of law and justice: invisible, insidious, and catastrophic." The court set aside an NCLT verdict that relied on such AI-generated precedents.

Rajasthan Orders Safety Review After School Tragedy

Rajasthan Orders Safety Review After School Tragedy

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission has ordered a statewide safety review of sports infrastructure in schools after an eight-year-old boy died in an accident at a school in Udaipur.

Why Businesses Struggle To Fill Cyber Roles

Why Businesses Struggle To Fill Cyber Roles

Rediff.com5 days ago

A new Accenture report reveals that nearly half of all global cybersecurity positions remain vacant, primarily due to a critical shortage of professionals with both technical expertise and essential business acumen. The report highlights a significant gap between the skills required for modern cybersecurity and what the labour market currently offers, exacerbated by poor retention and underinvestment in upskilling.

UK court orders Nirav Modi to pay over $11.5 million to Bank of India

UK court orders Nirav Modi to pay over $11.5 million to Bank of India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi has been ordered by a UK High Court to pay Bank of India over USD 11.5 million, including accruing interest, for a personal loan guarantee related to his Dubai-incorporated firm, Firestar Diamond FZE.

Gujarat Police Chief Faces NHRC Notice Over Journalist Torture Claims

Gujarat Police Chief Faces NHRC Notice Over Journalist Torture Claims

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) following reports of a journalist being unlawfully apprehended and subjected to torture by the Rajkot Crime Branch police.

How Pramaana Labs Is Building Accountable AI With $27 Million Funding

How Pramaana Labs Is Building Accountable AI With $27 Million Funding

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

AI firm Pramaana Labs, with a significant Indian workforce, has successfully raised $27 million in seed funding led by Khosla Ventures. The company aims to use these funds to advance its unique technology that converts complex knowledge into machine-verifiable truth, addressing the accountability gap in AI across regulated sectors like tax, healthcare, and financial compliance.

NCB Officers Suspended After Custody Death Of BSF Constable

NCB Officers Suspended After Custody Death Of BSF Constable

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Two Narcotics Control Bureau officers have been suspended following the death of a Border Security Force constable in custody. The constable, arrested in connection with a narcotics case, died of cardiac arrest after experiencing chest pain while being transported from Jammu to Amritsar.

From Skeletons To Human Shadows: Most Outrageous Met Gala 2026 Looks

From Skeletons To Human Shadows: Most Outrageous Met Gala 2026 Looks

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A Met Gala without bizarre, outrageous looks that'll make you do a double take is an incomplete Met Gala.

Pahalgam Terror Attack: 'What Those Terrorists Did Was The Murder Of Humanity'

Pahalgam Terror Attack: 'What Those Terrorists Did Was The Murder Of Humanity'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'All terrorists are a blot on humanity.' 'No religion in the world teaches you to take the life of an innocent person.' 'Kashmiris have always been known for their hospitality. One moment of darkness cannot erase Kashmiriyat.'

Nirav Modi's Extradition Case Shielded from Public View by European Court

Nirav Modi's Extradition Case Shielded from Public View by European Court

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The European Court of Human Rights has granted fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi anonymity, shielding his extradition case from public scrutiny. This decision comes as Modi faces potential extradition to India from the UK, where he is accused of a large-scale fraud.

The Silent Storm: Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Ever Plug-In Hybrid S-Class in India

The Silent Storm: Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Ever Plug-In Hybrid S-Class in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Say hello to the S 450 e Launch Edition. Priced at 2.20 crore upwards.

Yoga can pave way for world peace: Modi

Yoga can pave way for world peace: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata, highlighted yoga's dual benefits: boosting personal health and fostering world peace. He emphasised its role in promoting a balanced lifestyle, mental well-being, and healthy ageing across all generations, citing the Bhagwat Gita.

Kajal Aggarwal Is Like A Breath Of Fresh Air!

Kajal Aggarwal Is Like A Breath Of Fresh Air!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

At 41, Kajal Aggarwal still has that rare quality of looking like sunshine in human form. Her style is easy, cheerful and never tries too hard, whether she's in a glamorous gown or denim shorts by the beach.

India raises human rights, hate crime issues in US

India raises human rights, hate crime issues in US

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The official said that India is a true democracy with a vibrant civil society, a free press and an independent judiciary.

AI 171 Crash: 'Families Of 260 People Are Waiting For Answers'

AI 171 Crash: 'Families Of 260 People Are Waiting For Answers'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'A lot of people feel there is pressure on the AAIB not to go against Boeing or GE -- both enormous American companies.' 'If the AAIB implicates Boeing or GE, it will impact their sales.' 'If their sales are impacted, jobs are lost in the United States. No government would willingly do that.'

Specialise in human rights

Specialise in human rights

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The Indian Institute of Human Rights invites applications for its two-year, distance learning, post-graduate programme in human rights.

Specialise in human rights

Specialise in human rights

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

The Indian Institute of Human Rights invites applications for its two-year, distance learning, Post-graduate Programme in Human Rights.

Specialise in human rights

Specialise in human rights

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The Indian Institute of Human Rights invites applications for its two-year, distance learning, Post-graduate Programme in Human Rights.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

23 Indians Saved from Brick Kiln in Nepal's Madhesh Province

23 Indians Saved from Brick Kiln in Nepal's Madhesh Province

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Twenty-three Indian nationals have been rescued from a brick kiln in Nepal's Madhesh province following a complaint of forced labour and exploitation.

Specialise in Human Rights

Specialise in Human Rights

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

The Indian Institute of Human Rights invites applications for its two-year distance learning post-graduate programme in Human Rights.

'Yoga for peace, warships for security': Modi commissions 3 naval vessels

'Yoga for peace, warships for security': Modi commissions 3 naval vessels

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used two major public engagements in Kolkata to outline a broader vision for India's future -- one rooted in inner balance and collective well-being through yoga, and the other in national self-reliance and maritime strength.

History In Minutes: The Right To Water: Ambedkar's Mahad Satyagraha

History In Minutes: The Right To Water: Ambedkar's Mahad Satyagraha

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Ninety-nine years ago, a young Dr B R Ambedkar embarked on a revolutionary and most overdue reformatory path -- he led hundreds of men and women to a water tank in the town of Mahad, western Maharashtra, to fulfil one of the most basic human needs: The right to drink water from the tank.

Odisha Police Probe Custodial Torture Allegations

Odisha Police Probe Custodial Torture Allegations

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Odisha's Kendrapara district have launched an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture of a woman and her son by personnel of the Talachua Marine Police Station.

Gujarat Police Chief Faces NHRC Notice Over Journalist's Alleged Unlawful Apprehension and Torture

Gujarat Police Chief Faces NHRC Notice Over Journalist's Alleged Unlawful Apprehension and Torture

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) following reports that a journalist was unlawfully apprehended and subjected to physical torture by the Rajkot Crime Branch police. The NHRC is seeking a detailed report on the investigation and the journalist's health.

'Heroines Still Get Paid Less Than Heroes'

'Heroines Still Get Paid Less Than Heroes'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Heroes get private chartered planes while we don't even make as much money. Unfortunately, that discrimination still exits.'

'I Want To Play Women Who Feel Flawed'

'I Want To Play Women Who Feel Flawed'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'For me, success isn't about fitting into a certain mould. It's about constantly evolving as an actor and surprising both the audience and myself.'

US rights body urges Sri Lanka to prosecute war crime perpetrators

US rights body urges Sri Lanka to prosecute war crime perpetrators

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Human Rights Watch urges Sri Lanka to prosecute perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the civil war, citing a UN report on sexual violence against Tamil civilians.

Punjab's New Bill Focuses On Prison Reform And Rehabilitation

Punjab's New Bill Focuses On Prison Reform And Rehabilitation

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, aims to transform prisons into centres of reform, rehabilitation, and social reintegration, focusing on inmates' human rights, transparency, and security.

Probe Ordered After Labourer Dies In Odisha Police Custody

Probe Ordered After Labourer Dies In Odisha Police Custody

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 32-year-old daily wage labourer in Odisha's Ganjam district has died allegedly after being tortured in police custody, prompting a high-level investigation.

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

India's report outlining its steps towards the promotion and protection of human rights will be taken up for review as part of a mechanism under which UN member States review the human rights performance of fellow States, on Thursday in Geneva, according to the ministry of external affairs.

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Opposition MPs and transgender rights activists are calling for the withdrawal of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns that the proposed changes could dilute the rights of transgender individuals.