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The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has expressed grave concern over widespread human rights violations against India's tribal and marginalized communities. It urged New Delhi to address hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and investigate alleged abuses by law enforcement. India defended its constitutional framework and protections during the review.
Tensions between India and Bangladesh have spiked after Sheikh Hasina, exiled in India, delivered a video address criticizing the uprising that toppled her. Analysts say the deadlock centers not on extradition but on New Delhi allowing Hasina to engage in political activities from Indian soil, and a way out may require India to curb such activities.
Amnesty International has confirmed that Indian security forces used pellet guns, tear gas, and electric shock devices to suppress young protesters during a July rally in New Delhi, contradicting police denials. The organization says the evidence directly contradicts police accounts and highlights violations of international law.
Flash floods in Assam, India, have killed over 100 people, displaced 700,000, and destroyed 2,700 villages, with locals comparing the deluge to a tsunami. Survivors describe harrowing escapes and rescues, while experts and residents blame illegal mining and deforestation for worsening the disaster.
A six-year-old boy in Andhra Pradesh, India, died after a teacher slapped him in class, sparking widespread outrage. The government has vowed strict action, and police are investigating the incident.
Pakistan summoned the acting US ambassador in Islamabad after US envoy Sergio Gor called Indian-controlled Kashmir 'an important part of India.' Islamabad rejected the remark and reaffirmed the region's disputed status. Analysts say the episode is unlikely to signal a shift in US policy.
Iran's Culture Minister Seyyed Abbas Salehi has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS tourism summit, aiming to enhance cultural and tourism cooperation among member states. The event focuses on tourism as a key pillar for sustainable growth and mutual understanding.
India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in a decisive Group D match to advance to the second round of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Pakistan was eliminated from the tournament, while India will now face the Netherlands.
India's Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia, but most citizens remain unaware of 'living wills' or the right to palliative care for terminal illness, leaving many families in deadlock. Despite legal recognition since 2018, complex procedures, scarce clinics, and widespread ignorance mean the right exists mostly on paper, forcing desperate families to seek court orders for end-of-life decisions.
