Nearly 1,000 Google employees have signed an open letter urging the company’s top leadership to immediately sever ties with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The letter reflects growing internal dissent over Google’s government contracts, which…
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NHRC Launches February 2026 Online Human Rights Internship
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has commenced its first Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) for 2026, bringing together young minds from across the country to deepen their understanding of human rights. The two-week programme, inaugurated on Tuesday, will run until 13 February 2026. A total of 80…
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China Lifts Sanctions on UK MPs as Starmer Resets Ties
China has lifted sanctions imposed on six serving members of the British Parliament, marking a significant diplomatic development during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s three-day visit to the country. The move follows high-level talks between Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping and is being seen as a cautious step towards…
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NHRC Raises Concerns Over Mass Disability Certificate Checks
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has raised serious concerns over the blanket re-verification and re-assessment of disability certificates of government employees with disabilities, warning that such practices may lead to human rights violations. The issue was deliberated in detail during a core group meeting held in New Delhi,…
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Man Killed in Minneapolis During Immigration Crackdown, Guard Deployed
A fatal shooting by federal immigration officers during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis has reignited national debate over immigration policy, law enforcement conduct and the use of force. The incident, which occurred on January 24, 2026, led to the death of a 37-year-old nurse and triggered widespread protests, prompting the…
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NHRC Holds Meeting of Special Rapporteurs, Monitors in Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India on Thursday convened an important meeting of its Special Rapporteurs and Special Monitors in New Delhi, reinforcing their critical role in safeguarding human rights across the country. Chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, the meeting focused on strengthening grassroots monitoring, accountability…
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Manipur Gang-Rape Survivor Dies After Prolonged Treatment
Imphal: A 20-year-old woman from Manipur, who survived a gang-rape during ethnic violence in May 2023, passed away on January 11, 2026, at a government hospital in Churachandpur district after prolonged medical treatment. The survivor, 18 at the time of the assault, had been shifted across hospitals in Nagaland, Assam,…
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NHRC Steps In: Child Freed from Bonded Labour
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a distressing case involving a 15-year-old boy from Kishanganj district, Bihar, who endured months of bonded labour in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, after being separated from his father at Bahadurgarh Railway Station, Haryana. Tragic Ordeal and…
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Fresh Protests Erupt Across Iran Amid Internet Blackout
Fresh anti-government protests erupted across Iran on Saturday night as demonstrators defied a sweeping internet blackout and an intensified security crackdown, marking the most serious challenge to the Islamic Republic in over three years. Chanting slogans against the clerical leadership, crowds gathered in Tehran and several other major cities despite…
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Myanmar Holds First Election Since 2021 Coup Amid Conflict
Myanmar on Sunday began voting in its first general election since the military overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. The polls, held under heavy security and strict limitations, have drawn widespread criticism from the United Nations, human rights organisations and opposition groups, who say…