Indian government failed to protect minorities in 2017, finds report
The Human Rights Watch mentioned cow vigilantism, the Armed Forces Act and manual scavenging, among the concerns, in its study. Women, Dalits and religious minority […]
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India’s digital ID project could violate rights of millions, campaigners say
By Rina Chandran MUMBAI: India’s ambitious biometric identity project could lead to millions of people being denied access to essential services and benefits in violation of […]
All-female police motorbike squad to fight gender crimes in Delhi
By Nita Bhalla NEW DELHI: An all-female police motorbike squad is set to take to Delhi’s streets next month, a senior police official said, as […]
India: Key UN Rights Recommendations Ignored
The Indian government did not accept a number of key human rights recommendations on September 21, 2017, at its United Nations review in Geneva, Human Rights Watch […]
Human rights group demands India prosecute attacks over cows
NEW DELHI : A human rights group on Friday expressed concern over rising brutal attacks in India by self-appointed “cow protectors” against Muslims and lower […]