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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported gang rape of a 20-year-old female college student at Gopalpur sea beach in Odisha. The incident, involving around 10 men, occurred on June 15, 2025. The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Director
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported incident where a woman was beaten by a moneylender in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, after her husband failed to repay a loan. The NHRC has issued notices to state officials for a detailed report within two
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India inaugurated its four-week Summer Internship Programme (SIP) 2025 in New Delhi, aimed at fostering human rights awareness among university students. Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian emphasized the importance of justice and empathy, while Secretary General Bharat Lal highlighted the youth's critical
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported assault of two journalists by police in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. The NHRC has issued a notice to the Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh, demanding a detailed report within two weeks. The incident,
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of the death of a 35-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, allegedly due to police torture in Hyderabad. The NHRC has requested a detailed report from the Director General of Police, Telangana, within two weeks, highlighting serious human rights violations if the
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India convened a Statutory Full Commission meeting in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing cooperation among various Commissions to promote and protect human rights. Key discussions included the protection of marginalized groups, sharing best practices, and minimizing case duplication. Participants emphasized the need for joint
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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