New Delhi | February 24, 2026: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of reports that at least six Indian workers from Odisha’s Kendrapara district have allegedly been held in captivity by their employer in Thailand for nearly six months. According to media reports, the…
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Modi Strengthens India-Israel Ties Amid Palestinian Crisis
New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel marks a significant deepening of ties between the two nations, amid ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territories. Analysts note that Modi’s strategic engagement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscores India’s pragmatic approach to defense, technology, and diplomatic…
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NHRC Takes Suo Motu Notice of Mandya Chemical Blast
Mandya, Karnataka: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported death of two persons and injuries to four others in a devastating blast at a chemical plant in the Basaralu area of Mandya district. The incident, which occurred on February 15, 2026, has…
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Sensex Jumps 650 Points, Nifty Near 25,700
Indian equity markets staged a sharp recovery on Monday, with the Sensex surging over 650 points to close at 83,277 and the Nifty 50 ending near 25,700. The rebound snapped a three-day losing streak and saw benchmarks recover more than 1,000 points from the day’s low, driven primarily by gains…
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NHRC Steps In Over Jharkhand Workers Stranded in Dubai
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports highlighting the plight of Indian migrant workers from Jharkhand who have allegedly been stranded in Dubai under distressing circumstances. The reported incidents involve serious allegations of passport seizure, unpaid wages, and denial of basic…
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Google Employees Demand End to ICE Ties in Open Letter
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…