At UNHRC, Patiala Foundation raises concerns over protection of minority religious heritage sites in Pakistan

IANS | September 23, 2026 4:44 PM

Geneva, Sep 23 (IANS) Patiala Foundation, an Indian non-governmental organisation in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), has raised concerns regarding the protection of Sikh, Hindu, and other minority religious heritage sites in Pakistan during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

'Lack of civic space, large-scale reprisals': Kashmiri activist slams Pakistan over PoJK crackdown at UNHRC

IANS | September 23, 2026 4:31 PM

Geneva, Sep 23 (IANS) Socio-political activist Tasleema Akhtar slammed Pakistan over the brutal crackdown of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Gujarat Police's 'Surakshit Shakti Abhiyan' focuses women's safety

IANS | September 22, 2026 9:50 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (IANS) Dedicated to public safety, the Gujarat Police conducted a comprehensive 28-day 'Surakshit Shakti Abhiyan' (Safe Power Campaign) across the state, specifically focusing on women's safety.

Allahabad HC orders independent probe into alleged caste-based humiliation of students at NLU Prayagraj

IANS | September 21, 2026 5:01 PM

Prayagraj, Sep 21 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has directed the constitution of two committees to independently re-evaluate answer sheets and inquire into allegations of caste-based humiliation and discrimination against students at Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj.

18 Congress-backed Tijara councillors allegedly detained in Haryana ahead of chairperson vote

IANS | September 21, 2026 11:14 AM

Jaipur, Sep 21 (IANS) A political controversy erupted just hours before the Tijara Municipal Council chairperson election on Monday, with Congress leaders alleging that around 18 councillors supporting the party were detained by Haryana Police while returning to Rajasthan from Himachal Pradesh.

Women comprise over 40 pc of workforce in 57.8 pc districts in India

IANS | September 18, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) There has been a strong growth in women entering the workforce in India, with 57.8 per cent of the country's districts recording a female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of 40 per cent or more, according to the first ever district-wise data released by the National Statistics Office on Friday.

Pakistan: Human rights lawyers arrested again hours after SC grants bail

IANS | September 18, 2026 11:57 AM

Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha were arrested again and sent to judicial custody by an Islamabad anti-terrorism court hours after the Supreme Court granted them bail in the controversial social media posts case, local media reported on Friday.

‘An affront to womanhood’: SC orders Rs 12 lakh compensation to woman denied IOCL job

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to pay Rs 12 lakh compensation to a woman who was denied a job in it, observing that discrimination against her on the ground of being a woman was an "affront to womanhood".

‘Unless we instil fear of law, such incidents will continue’: Gurugram hit-and-run victim Sia

IANS | September 15, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Gurugram's Golf Course Road hit-and-run victim Sia on Tuesday called for strict action against those who harass and endanger people on the roads, saying such incidents will continue unless there is a strong fear of the law.

Nitin Nabin in Rudrapur: Modi govt has consistently stood with Sikh community, honoured its sacrifices (Lead)

IANS | September 10, 2026 7:51 PM

Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), Sep 10 (IANS) Addressing the Punjabi Gaurav Sammelan in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur on Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin said the Narendra Modi government has consistently stood with the Sikh community in moments of historical injustice, persecution and crisis, while taking concrete steps to honour its faith, heritage, sacrifices and contribution to the nation.

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At UNHRC, Patiala Foundation raises concerns over protection of minority religious heritage sites in Pakistan

'Lack of civic space, large-scale reprisals': Kashmiri activist slams Pakistan over PoJK crackdown at UNHRC

Gujarat Police's 'Surakshit Shakti Abhiyan' focuses women's safety

Allahabad HC orders independent probe into alleged caste-based humiliation of students at NLU Prayagraj

18 Congress-backed Tijara councillors allegedly detained in Haryana ahead of chairperson vote

Women comprise over 40 pc of workforce in 57.8 pc districts in India

Pakistan: Human rights lawyers arrested again hours after SC grants bail

‘An affront to womanhood’: SC orders Rs 12 lakh compensation to woman denied IOCL job

‘Unless we instil fear of law, such incidents will continue’: Gurugram hit-and-run victim Sia

Nitin Nabin in Rudrapur: Modi govt has consistently stood with Sikh community, honoured its sacrifices (Lead)

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