NHRC flags concerns over UNICEF-Meta financial ties amid CSAM scrutiny

IANS | November 12, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has forwarded to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development a representation raising concerns over the reported financial association between UNICEF and Meta, apprehending that such engagements could undermine independent child-protection initiatives and ongoing efforts to hold the social media giant accountable in matters concerning Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

Wife of Abhishek Banerjee’s aide approaches Calcutta HC accusing Bengal Police of torturing her husband; seeks CBI probe

IANS | November 9, 2026 12:59 PM

Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) Sushmita Roy, wife of Sumit Roy, the Executive Assistant to Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party’s Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, on Monday, approached a single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court, accusing the West Bengal Police of torturing her husband.

Rights body flags continued persecution, targeted violence against minorities in Pakistan

IANS | November 6, 2026 10:19 PM

Islamabad, Nov 6 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Friday raised serious concerns over the continued persecution of minorities in Pakistan, citing blasphemy accusations, targeted violence and alleged forced conversions during the first half of 2026.

SC asks UP to ensure release of under-trials granted bail but still in custody

IANS | November 6, 2026 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to undertake an exercise to identify and facilitate the release of under-trial prisoners who have been granted bail but continue to remain in custody due to their inability to fulfil the bail conditions, including furnishing sureties.

Pakistan court's decision raises questions over interpretation of workplace harassment: Report

IANS | November 1, 2026 11:16 PM

Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned the Islamabad High Court's ruling in the workplace harassment case of Nadia Sarwar, raising questions about the interpretation of workplace harassment and the protection of women's rights in a patriarchal society, a report said.

Rights body expresses concern over continuing enforced disappearance of Baloch civilians in Pakistan

IANS | November 1, 2026 8:43 PM

Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Sunday alleged that a Baloch student was forcibly 'disappeared' from Pakistan's Punjab province and demanded his immediate release.

Thousands join INDIA Bloc rally in Agartala, demand removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | October 30, 2026 4:20 PM

Agartala, Oct 30 (IANS) Thousands of people, including a large number of women, took part in a massive protest rally organised by the INDIA Bloc parties here on Friday, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral malpractices and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

NHRC issues advisory, asks Centre, states to act on women’s safety at work, public spaces

IANS | October 27, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an advisory on women's safety at workplaces and in public spaces, calling for measures across eight key areas and seeking reports on the progress of their implementation within two months.

Curbs on female aid workers continue to hamper humanitarian access in Afghanistan: UN

IANS | October 25, 2026 11:44 PM

Kabul, Oct 25 (IANS) Restrictions on female aid workers and interference in relief work continue to obstruct humanitarian access across Afghanistan, with the United Nations recording 30 access-related incidents in the country in September, local media reported on Sunday.

Rajasthan panchayat polls 2026: Rural voter turnout lags behind ULB elections; boycotts raise concerns

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:57 PM

Jaipur, Oct 23 (IANS) Rajasthan’s first phase of Panchayati Raj elections witnessed a voter turnout of 62.90 per cent by 6 p.m. on October 22, significantly lower than the 76.41 per cent recorded during the first phase of the Urban Local Body elections. While the figures reveal a gap in voter participation, political leaders from the BJP and Congress have offered contrasting assessments of the electoral mood as polling continues across the state.

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NHRC flags concerns over UNICEF-Meta financial ties amid CSAM scrutiny

Wife of Abhishek Banerjee’s aide approaches Calcutta HC accusing Bengal Police of torturing her husband; seeks CBI probe

Rights body flags continued persecution, targeted violence against minorities in Pakistan

SC asks UP to ensure release of under-trials granted bail but still in custody

Pakistan court's decision raises questions over interpretation of workplace harassment: Report

Rights body expresses concern over continuing enforced disappearance of Baloch civilians in Pakistan

Thousands join INDIA Bloc rally in Agartala, demand removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

NHRC issues advisory, asks Centre, states to act on women’s safety at work, public spaces

Curbs on female aid workers continue to hamper humanitarian access in Afghanistan: UN

Rajasthan panchayat polls 2026: Rural voter turnout lags behind ULB elections; boycotts raise concerns

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NHRC flags concerns over UNICEF-Meta financial ties amid CSAM scrutiny