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UN Rights Experts flag Discrimination in ECI’s SIR exercise, seek India’s response

Three United Nations’ Special Rapporteurs have formally written to the Indian government on expressing serious concerns over alleged discrimination against the minorities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the ECI –especially in West Bengal –and seeking information on steps taken to ensure that the process aligns with India’s obligations under international human rights law

Non-Partisan Judicial Inquiry into wilful police inaction in Delhi: 358+ Academics

Statement on the anti-Muslim pogrom in the capital demands accountability

New Westminster City Councillor to bring a motion against CAA

Following the footsteps of Seattle City council that unanimously...

Deeply concerned about impact of communal violence in Delhi: Bob Menendez

US Senator urges Indian government to protect all citizens, criticizes Trump for remaining mum on the subject

Delhi Police have not intervened in attacks against Muslims: USCIRF

Says government is failing to protect its citizens, draws flak from GOI

Democracy is hypocrisy as long as ‘Wall’ of Shame exists in India

The world's two biggest and greatest democracies are exhibiting...

Indians set to be affected under new US “public charge” regulation

Under the regulation immigrants found to be a liability availing public benefits will lose their immigration benefits

Int’l panel of parliamentarians for freedom of religious belief writes to PM Modi

In their personal capacity, they request the PM and the government to protect India’s minorities and their ability to freely practice their faith

British MP critical of GOI’s actions in Kashmir, denied entry in India

Labour politician Debbie Abrahams told her visa was invalid and was deported from the Delhi airport itself

Ujjal Dosanjh raises concerns about Assam detention camps

Chief Justice of India was present on the dias at the event where the Canadian ex-minister also recited the poem ‘First they came for…’ 

Gov’t became enemy of the people: Indian activist at US Congressional briefing

Dr Sandeep Pandey makes a powerful statement revealing excesses committed against anti-CAA protesters and dissenters in India, allegedly will full blessings of the regime.

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