India has been ranked as a “high-risk” country in the inaugural Global Torture Index released by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), highlighting widespread human rights abuses by law enforcement agencies across the nation. The report cites systemic torture, custodial violence, and a lack of accountability within the police forces as key concerns. The Global…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has made a fervent appeal for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, citing the alarming rise in civilian deaths and the collapse of basic humanitarian systems in the besieged enclave. As Israel’s military operations intensify, Guterres warned that continued violence would only worsen the already dire situation for Palestinian civilians. Addressing the…
A disturbing incident has emerged from Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district where Dalit community members were brutally assaulted by upper-caste Hindu men for merely participating in a local religious event. According to reports, the victims had attended a bhajan gathering organized in the village, which allegedly irked members of the dominant caste. The assault reportedly took…
In a large-scale demolition drive in Assam’s Goalpara district, over 660 houses were razed by authorities, rendering hundreds of residents homeless. The operation, reportedly aimed at removing “encroachments” from government land, has triggered widespread criticism from civil rights activists and affected families. The demolition took place in the Darrangamela and Matia areas, with bulldozers arriving…
A 26-year-old man brutally assaulted a six-year-old girl with brick, exposing her skull, after his rape attempt failed. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 10, at Kanpur’s Ghatampur town in Uttar Pradesh. The accused has been identified as Shivam alias Kallu. “He allegedly lured the child to an isolated location behind a mazar on the pretext of…
A 20-year-old engineering student tragically ended his life in Hyderabad, allegedly due to severe depression, shedding light on the growing mental health crisis among youth in India. The student, identified as a resident of the Malkajgiri area, was studying at a prominent private engineering college in the city. According to the police, the student had…
In a shocking incident linked to rising communal tensions, a 23-year-old Muslim man was repeatedly attacked with an axe in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj district while the assailants allegedly shouted “26 ke badle 26” (26 for 26). The phrase has gained traction among right-wing groups following the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists. According to local…
As Sudan approaches the second anniversary of its devastating civil war, the United Nations has declared the situation the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The conflict, which began on April 15, 2023, due to clashes between military and paramilitary forces, has led to widespread famine, displacement, and civilian casualties. Key Developments: Famine and Hunger: Nearly 25…
Jerusalem | April 22, 2025: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ignited controversy by stating that the return of hostages held in Gaza is not the government’s foremost objective. In an interview with Israel Radio, Smotrich emphasized that eliminating Hamas and preventing future attacks take precedence over securing the release of captives. “The return of…
