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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken cognizance of the death of a nine-year-old girl who was a victim of rape and physical assault. The girl died at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) after allegedly being left waiting in an ambulance for hours before receiving treatment.
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of protests in Siang district against a proposed dam, fearing displacement and ecological damage. The NHRC has requested reports from state officials within two weeks, highlighting potential human rights violations. The protests, led by local activists, involved around 400
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal beating of a journalist in Balangir district, Odisha, while he was investigating corruption allegations at a construction site. The journalist was attacked, tied up, and threatened by a group of individuals. The NHRC has
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported custodial death in Deoghar district, Jharkhand. A man died on May 21, 2025, after allegedly being tortured during police interrogation related to a cyber-crime. The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken cognizance of the deaths of three workers and the critical condition of another due to asphyxiation while cleaning a sewage tank without safety gear at a private industrial unit in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. The NHRC has issued notices to state
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the murder of a journalist in Jhajjar district, Haryana, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants on May 18, 2025. The NHRC has issued a notice to the Haryana DGP for a detailed report on the
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has successfully concluded its two-week Online Short-Term Internship program, which saw the participation of 69 students from various universities across 21 states and one Union Territory. NHRC Member Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani emphasized the importance of empathy in justice and highlighted the