5 Chinese nationals among 6 killed in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 26. An explosive-packed vehicle rammed into the bus carrying the Chinese nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) lashed out at Pak Govt. POK Activist said, “The attack signifies that the Pakistani Army is losing control in the region”. Pakistan Govt issued a statement following few hours after the attack calling it a ‘heinous act’.
28 March,2024 04:28 PM IST
The 55th session of Human Rights Council was attended by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. He highlighted the ongoing situation in war-torn Gaza. He said that terrorism and hostage-taking are unacceptable. On top of that, Dr Jaishankar said, “I assure you of my delegation’s full support and cooperation to you, the office of the High Commissioner, and all mechanisms of the Council. India remains committed to working with Council members and observers for the promotion and protection of all human rights. India's approach to Human Rights is rooted in our democratic principles and pluralistic approach.”
27 February,2024 12:39 PM IST
Hollywood star, Angelina Jolie, who is also a refugee advocate, has lambasted Pakistan as deep concern is rising about the survival of Afghan refugees leaving Pakistan. In an Instagram post, she said she was “saddened they would so abruptly push back refugees who face the impossible realities of trying to survive in today’s Afghanistan, where women have again been deprived of all rights and the possibility of education, many are being imprisoned, and there is a deep humanitarian crisis.” Terming Pakistan’s move of expelling “yet another example of the backsliding in human rights global”, Jolie said that his is a new tragedy in the long history of the suffering of Afghan people.
15 November,2023 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai
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This year marks the 10th Anniversary of World Brain Day, hosted annually on July 22 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Bringing public awareness, we aim to promote their this year’s theme “brain health and disability; Leave no one behind.” When it comes to healthcare, many of us tend to hide or ignore our body's signals and may be reluctant to visit a doctor for regular checkups. However, denying these issues can have serious consequences. Let's break this habit! The pandemic served as a wake-up call, emphasising the importance of prioritising and caring for our mental health. Unfortunately, for many individuals, accessing private healthcare and life-saving drugs for neurological conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and Parkinson's disease is simply unaffordable. The burden of out-of-pocket costs can lead to medical debt, compromising essentials like food, and even result in patients not taking their necessary medications as prescribed. To shed light on this growing challenge of neurological disorders, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, Senior Consultant Neurologist and Head of the Department of Neurology at Global Hospitals in Mumbai.
21 July,2023 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai
"As an elected member of the Human Rights Council, India has a responsibility to shape global human rights, and to protect and promote the rights of all individuals, including members of minority communities," Mr António Guterres said in a speech in Mumbai.
20 October,2022 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai
As Human Rights violations go unabated in Pakistan's occupied region of Gilgit-Baltistan, the perpetrators go scot-free due to faulty judicial system in the region. There has been no end to human rights violations by Pakistani security agencies in Gilgit-Baltistan.
08 July,2015 08:14 AM IST
The Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamsala lashed out at China after a US report mentioned severe repression and human rights abuses in Tibet by Beijing. Spokesperson of the Tibetan Government-in-exile, Tashi Phuntsok, urged the international community to take a note of the report.
19 April,2016 03:27 PM IST
Baloch National Movement (BNM) leader Hammal Haider said that after torturing Baloch residents, Pakistan is attempting to silence their voices at the international level. Haider reiterated the demand for international attention to the burning issue of violation of Baloch residents by Pakistan. Dr. Paul Stott, Scholar, University of Leicester, reiterated similar sentiments and said that United Nations (UN) and Switzerland Government to focus on the matter.
21 September,2017 11:58 AM IST
In a strong reply to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's emphasis that Islamabad was not prepared to be anyone's scapegoat, India's First Secretary to the United Nations Eenam Gambhir said that Pakistan has now become 'terroristan'. Gambhir said that the quest for a ‘land of pure’ has actually produced the land of pure terror. Further slamming Pakistan PM’s statement, Eenam echoed that the world doesn't need lessons on democracy and human rights from a failed state. She also said that Pakistan must understand that the state of Jammu and Kashmir is and will always remain an integral part of India. However much it scales up the cross border terrorism, it will never succeed in undermining India's territorial integrity
22 September,2017 01:21 PM IST
Human Rights Day is observed internationally every year on 10th December to promote the awareness about human rights among the people around the world. Here is a peek into some of the major Human Rights moments that India witnessed this year
10 December,2017 08:00 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
