News for 'human rights commission'

Gheraoed by students, Jamia V-C promises action

Gheraoed by students, Jamia V-C promises action

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The students barged into the V-C office after breaking the lock on the main gate and demanded an FIR against the Delhi Police. V-C said the varsity administration will explore the possibility of moving court for registration of an FIR against the 'police brutality'.

US slaps sanctions on Syria

US slaps sanctions on Syria

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

One of the four major branches of Syria's security forces, the Syrian Political Security Directorate, was designated for engaging in the commission of human rights abuses in Syria.

Bhujbal wants Maratha quota panel scrapped, issuing Kunbi certificates stayed

Bhujbal wants Maratha quota panel scrapped, issuing Kunbi certificates stayed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Maharashtra cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal has demanded a stay on the Kunbi caste certificates issued to Marathas following their latest agitation for reservation and scrapping of the Justice (retired) Sandeep Shinde committee formed over the quota issue.

Osmania heads for major conflict over beef, pork 'festivals'

Osmania heads for major conflict over beef, pork 'festivals'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Students' groups says they will go ahead with their plans while a BJP MLA vows to stop them.

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Professor ON Singh said he was "taking moral responsibility" of the recent incidents of molestation and violence inside the premises of the university.

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Seshachalam killing: SIT says no evidence of 'encounter'

Seshachalam killing: SIT says no evidence of 'encounter'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'This was expected. Did you really expect a SIT formed by the Andhra government to find their cops guilty? It was a farce from the beginning.'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

A private member resolution seeking that the government implement the recommendations of the Sachar Committee report and other reports that have discussed the educational and social backwardness of Muslims and enact a legislation for the prevention of atrocities against minorities was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Pak couple murdered by family in 'honour killing'

Pak couple murdered by family in 'honour killing'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A Pakistani couple has been murdered in Lahore for marrying without their family's consent, the second incident of "honour killing" within a week in the city.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

30 arrested over attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

30 arrested over attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A central leader of radical Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, Rehmat Salam Khattak, is among 30 arrested in raids following the attack on the temple in Terri village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Karak district on Wednesday, Station House Officer Rehmatullah Khan told PTI.

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