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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken cognizance of a report regarding the death of a worker and serious injuries to three others while cleaning a sewer in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. The NHRC has issued notices to key officials, demanding a detailed report on the incident, including
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, is set to host a six-day ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights for senior officials from National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of the Global South from September 22-27, 2025, in New Delhi.
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken notice of the dire medical conditions at a government-run primary health center in Barela, Jabalpur, where doctors are reportedly absent during night shifts. This has led to serious human rights concerns, as patients, especially accident victims, are referred to the District Hospital
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken notice of a villager's death and injuries to others during a police lathi charge in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, while protesting against electricity pole installations. The NHRC has requested a detailed report from the DGP and DM of Ghazipur within two
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken notice of alarming conditions at a government-run primary health center in Barela, Jabalpur, where doctors are reportedly absent during night shifts, leading to critical delays in medical care for patients, especially accident victims. The NHRC has issued a notice to the Chief
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken notice of the severe lack of doctors and infrastructure at the super speciality ESIC hospital in Faridabad, Haryana, which is affecting patient care. With over 6.5 lakh ESIC cardholders in the region, patients are facing long wait times for treatment, including
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of unclaimed dead bodies piling up in the mortuary of Raipur District Hospital, Chhattisgarh, due to lack of space for last rites. The NHRC emphasized the need for dignity in handling the deceased and has requested a detailed report
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported incident where a woman was burned alive in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on September 6, 2025, when the victim was attacked while out to buy medicine for her daughter. The NHRC
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suomotu cognizance of unclaimed dead bodies piling up in the mortuary of Raipur District Hospital, Chhattisgarh, due to lack of space for last rites. The NHRC emphasized that the deceased deserve dignified last rites in accordance with their religion and
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of an assault on a media person in Lumding, Assam, on September 7, 2025. The incident, condemned by the Lumding Press Club and local citizens, has raised serious concerns about human rights violations. The NHRC has issued a notice
Transgender rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India held a conference titled 'Rights of Transgender Persons: Revamping Spaces, Reclaiming Voices' in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for societal acceptance and legal reforms for transgender individuals. Key speakers, including NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, highlighted India's progress
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of an attack on a journalist in Nabarangpur district, Odisha, who was stabbed multiple times by a drug addict after filing a complaint against him. The journalist is in critical condition and the NHRC has issued a