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RSF classifies ‘Press Freedom Predators,’ Adani, OpIndia make it to the 2026 List
Reporters Sans Frontiers (RSF), evolves a unique way to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2. The 2026 list profiles 33 “press freedom predators” who targeted journalists and media outlets in 2026. “What do they have in common? A hatred of press freedom,”
England cricketers, sports fans clean bowl Taslima Nasreen’s xenophobic comments on Moeen Ali
England’s cricketing stars give a befitting reply to Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasreen who targeted their teammate Moeen Ali for his faith
Manipur: CSCHR says gov’t must protect Myanmar citizens facing persecution
The people’s group reminds the union and state government that India as a democratic nation has a moral responsibility to protect the human right to life
Why Islamic Exceptionalism Does not Serve the Muslim Cause
Soon after Samuel Paty incident in France, something similar is happening in the UK
Will India face the impact of US sanctions on Myanmar military companies?
An Australian human rights lawyers collective have claimed that the Adani Group is financially involved with one of the companies
Protect arrestee’s human rights: Lawyers send open letter to UNHRC
Concerned about the growing abuse against arrested farmers, the legal body supporting agitating farmers sends a letter to the UNHRC.
What is India’s stand on humanitarian aid to those fleeing Myanmar violence?
Facing criticism, Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order that told officials ‘not to provide food or shelter to Myanmar refugees
Century-old Hindu temple vandalised in Pakistan
The temple in Rawalpindi, was under renovation when it was attacked by over a dozen people
10 shot dead by gunman in Colorado
Shooter in custody, motive not known yet; one cop among the dead
India seals all entry points along Myanmar border
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga holds virtual meet with Myanmar’s Foreign Minister, had also written to PM Modi asking political refugees be given asylum
Öztürk Türkdoğan, Co-chair of Human Rights Association Turkey arrested
Amnesty calls the arrest of human rights leader as a mockery of Erdogan’s “Human Rights Action Plan”, demands his release
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