Families of people who disappeared during Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil conflict staged a peaceful protest during a visit by a delegation from the European Union to the Chemmani mass grave site in the country’s northern region. The demonstrators called for an independent international investigation into the mass grave, insisting that only a credible external inquiry...
The legal battle surrounding environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has taken another significant turn after his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, approached the Delhi High Court challenging a recent judicial order that permitted his transfer from custody to a hospital. The fresh petition has brought renewed attention to the circumstances of Wangchuk’s detention, his medical condition, and the...
The death of an inmate inside a prison in Tamil Nadu’s Nagercoil has triggered serious allegations of custodial torture, with the deceased’s family accusing prison authorities of physical abuse and negligence. The incident has reignited concerns over the treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities and prompted renewed calls for greater transparency, accountability, and protection of...
After years of uncertainty and prolonged delays, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s much-awaited film Punjab 95 is finally set to reach audiences under a new title. The film has been officially renamed Satluj, a decision that has reportedly helped clear the final hurdle for its release. Most significantly, the makers have confirmed that the film will be...
A relative of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of two foreign women in Islamabad, a case that has attracted widespread public attention due to the seriousness of the allegations and the political sensitivity surrounding one of the accused. According to police...
The mysterious death of an Indian seafarer in Venezuela has triggered widespread concern and demands for a transparent international investigation after his grieving family claimed that several vital organs were missing from his body and official documents contained alarming inaccuracies. The case revolves around Rakesh Chauhan, an Indian merchant navy professional whose death under unclear...
A tragic act of protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York has once again drawn international attention to the long-standing human rights concerns surrounding Tibet. A Tibetan activist succumbed to severe burn injuries after setting himself on fire in what supporters described as a desperate appeal for global intervention on the Tibetan issue....
For several families in rural Uttar Pradesh, months of uncertainty, fear, and helplessness finally came to an end when a group of bonded labourers were rescued from exploitative working conditions. The workers, many of whom had been cut off from their families and denied basic freedoms, were finally reunited with their loved ones after a...
The Kerala High Court has directed authorities to provide police protection to the young woman who gained nationwide attention after videos and photographs of her from the Kumbh Mela went viral across social media platforms. The court’s intervention comes amid growing concerns regarding her personal safety, privacy, and well-being following her sudden rise to public...
A tense diplomatic confrontation unfolded at the United Nations Security Council after Israel’s ambassador strongly challenged remarks made by a senior UN official during discussions surrounding a controversial report related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The exchange, which quickly drew international attention, highlighted growing tensions between Israel and several United Nations bodies over allegations...