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'Absolute hypocrisy': Activists on PM's pledge to protect free speech at G7

'Absolute hypocrisy': Activists on PM's pledge to protect free speech at G7

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'On the international platform, the prime minister is talking about freedom of speech and he should be ashamed of it'

'Muslims in Europe discriminated at study and work'

'Muslims in Europe discriminated at study and work'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Amnesty International has released a report on discrimination against Muslims in Europe, which has highlighted cases of prejudice in education and employment sectors against the community.

Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi

Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

British-Somali super-bantamweight Ramla Ali took little more than a minute on Saturday to win the first sanctioned female professional boxing bout held in Saudi Arabia.

'Leaders should deliver on Arms Trade Treaty promises'

'Leaders should deliver on Arms Trade Treaty promises'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Amnesty International has challenged governments to deliver on their promises to rapidly and rigorously implement the life saving Arms Trade Treaty, as 62 nations signed the landmark agreement in United Nations.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

Aakar Patel sues CBI for contempt as agency challenges relief

Aakar Patel sues CBI for contempt as agency challenges relief

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday approached a Delhi court seeking revision of its order directing the agency to withdraw a Look Out Circular issued against Aakar Patel even as the activist filed a contempt plea against the agency, stating that he was not allowed to leave the country once again despite the court's order.

Pak police arrest 100 people in Sri Lankan national's lynching case

Pak police arrest 100 people in Sri Lankan national's lynching case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

About 100 people have been arrested in Sialkot after a mob of factory workers and others killed a Sri Lankan export manager of a factory and burnt his body.

Sharapova could return sooner as WADA announces meldonium amnesty

Sharapova could return sooner as WADA announces meldonium amnesty

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'The situation with Sharapova could be resolved after April 21 when we meet with the head of the international federation. After that all should be become clear. It is too early to talk about Sharapova competing at the Olympic Games'

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Gianni Infantino wants the world to 'focus on the football'

High percentage of school girls face abuse

High percentage of school girls face abuse

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

A report by Amnesty International titled 'Safe Schools: Every Girl's Right' has found that a shockingly high number of girl students in India face physical, sexual and psychological abuse on a regular basis. According to the report, instances of abuse are highest in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar and Delhi, with the national capital, where 87 per cent of young female students reported facing abuse, listed as the worst place for young female students.

Omar for parity between juvenile and national acts

Omar for parity between juvenile and national acts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday underscored the need to achieve parity between the state's Juvenile Justice Act and the National Act.

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court, which dismissed the review pleas filed by three of the four death row convicts of the sensational December 16, 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, said the courts cannot be held for committing any illegality in awarding capital punishment in "appropriate cases" till death penalty remains in the penal code.

'Arms Trade Treaty needs India's leadership'

'Arms Trade Treaty needs India's leadership'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The treaty provides for a set of common minimum standards for control of transfer of arms, based on existing responsibilities of member-states under various international laws.\n

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

TMC and other opposition party members rushed into the well of the House as Vaishnaw was called to make a statement over the issue.

Dow Chemical's Olympic PR push dogged by Bhopal

Dow Chemical's Olympic PR push dogged by Bhopal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Dow Chemical Co hoped an Olympic sponsorship would boost its global cache, but the company's link to a gas leak tragedy 28 years ago threatens to curb some of the benefits from the $100 million advertising deal.

After 3 days of income tax 'survey', BBC says...

After 3 days of income tax 'survey', BBC says...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Income Tax authorities have left the offices of the BBC in New Delhi and Mumbai after three days of lengthy questioning of some of its staff, the United Kingdom-headquartered public broadcaster said on Thursday.

'Selling chopper to Myanmar threatens EU ban'

'Selling chopper to Myanmar threatens EU ban'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

India's plan to sell the Advanced Light Helicopter to Myanmar threatens a European Union arms embargo to that country, Amnesty International claimed on Monday.

3 US Net majors slammed for aiding China

3 US Net majors slammed for aiding China

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

An Amnesty International report has accused three major US companies-Google, Microsoft and Yahoo-of helping the Chinese government crush political dissent and freedom of expression.

US policy on Pak is disaster: Imran Khan

US policy on Pak is disaster: Imran Khan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Khan also echoed the complaints of the PPP delegation, led by Bhutto's close friend and confidante Sherry Rehman, which is also visiting Washington. He alleged that Musharraf and his regime were planning on rigging the elections and hence his party was boycotting the February 18 elections.

Debate: Is death the answer?

Debate: Is death the answer?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Should India abolish the death sentence?

US body wants India named for violating religious rights, chief dissents

US body wants India named for violating religious rights, chief dissents

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A US Congress-constituted quasi-judicial body on Wednesday asked the Joe Biden Administration to designate four nations, including India, as "countries of particular concern", alleging that religious freedom conditions there in 2020 continued their negative trajectory.

Human rights groups tour Nandigram, slam Buddha

Human rights groups tour Nandigram, slam Buddha

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Former US attorney-general Ramsay Clark slammed the West Bengal government for 'perpetrating atrocities' on the people of Nandigram as part of a globalisation drive to set up industries there.

Indonesia executes Indian drug smuggler

Indonesia executes Indian drug smuggler

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

The execution of Ayodhya Prasad Chaubey was the first death sentence carried out in Indonesia since 2001.

Dimapur limps back to normalcy after Nagaland lynching case

Dimapur limps back to normalcy after Nagaland lynching case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

11 companies of IIRB and three companies of CRPF have been deployed to maintain law and order.

'Not better, US has made world a worse place'

'Not better, US has made world a worse place'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

An Amnesty International official has blasted the US for human rights violations under the guise of a war on terror.

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'With the Danish national team's new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message. They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark's greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record.'

Musharraf begins Europe tour

Musharraf begins Europe tour

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Musharraf arrived in Brussels on Sunday and met members of the Pakistani community. His official programme starts on Monday as he is scheduled to visit Britain, France and Switzerland. Coinciding with his visit, the Amnesty International, the global human rights body, urged the European leaders to prevail upon Musharraf to end human rights violations in Pakistan.

From a Surat factory to Amnesty: An unusual journey

From a Surat factory to Amnesty: An unusual journey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'My boss was a woman. Not any woman, she was a demanding, rude and foul-mouthed creature whom I liked immediately,' says Aakar Patel.

Is the death penalty too HARSH for Delhi rapists? Your Say!

Is the death penalty too HARSH for Delhi rapists? Your Say!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

All of the four convicts in the gruesome December 16 gang rape and murder case were today awarded the death penalty by a Delhi court.

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The 'OneLove' armbands were originally launched in 2020 as part of an inclusiveness campaign by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

US vetoes UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefire; UK abstains from voting

US vetoes UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefire; UK abstains from voting

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 15-nation Council met on Friday to vote on the resolution tabled by the United Arab Emirates and backed by over 90 member states. The resolution got the backing of 13 Council members who voted in its favour while the United Kingdom abstained.

Nepal frees 61 political detainees

Nepal frees 61 political detainees

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The announcement of their release came a day after human rights group Amnesty International claimed that over 3,000 people had been detained in Nepal since the February 1 royal takeover.

Tamil film Visaranai enters the Oscar race

Tamil film Visaranai enters the Oscar race

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The film has been directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Dhanush.

Lyngdoh's vigilantism

Lyngdoh's vigilantism

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

'Responding with outrage is not enough. It is the time, and the responsibility of all who hold those rights dear, to fight back, says Aakar Patel.

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."