New UN initiative will aim to tackle the military uses of AIThe United Nations is set to launch a new initiative focusing on military applications of artificial intelligence. This forum will aim to a...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Houthis attack city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk' by rebels' siegeIran-backed Houthi rebels recently targeted a residential area in Taiz, killing two teenage girls and wounding others. The siege on Taiz ha...
20 Oct, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
'Universal, non-discriminatory and verifiable': India calls for legally binding framework for nuclear disarmament at UNIndia called for a universal and verifiable framework for nuclear disarmament at the UN General Assembly. The country emphasized that nucle...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Could treating AI like a human make you more vulnerable to manipulation? Experts warn how believing chatbots have feelings could be a threatArtificial intelligence systems like chatbots are becoming more emotionally engaging, prompting concerns over manipulation by users. The re...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Lehra do Tiranga: Delhi Police files multiple FIRs for violation of prohibitory ordersThe prohibitory orders, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, banned mass gatherings in Connaught Place and a...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
India rejects report by UN human rights expert that says Indian youth face retaliation, terms claims as 'hearsay'India has rejected a UN human rights expert's report alleging that Indian youth face retaliation or stigma for discussing mental health and...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says new torture allegations are 'false'Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores are accused of leading a torture campaign against numerous victims, including Americans. They appeared in c...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
India urges UN human rights mechanisms to avoid politicisation, selectivityIndia presented its statement at the UNGA Third Committee, emphasizing the need to respect cultural contexts in human rights. The country a...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
India calls for inclusion of terrorism under crimes against humanity framework at UNIndia called for the recognition of terrorist acts within the framework of crimes against humanity at the UN. The country's representative ...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
NHRC has grown into trusted address for aggrieved: Chief Justice of India Surya KantChief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has grown into a trusted institution for the numbe...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
India responds to UN over protest detentions, says police act strictly as per lawThe Ministry of External Affairs stated that Indian law enforcement acted within the law during recent protests. Over 7,000 protesters were...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
India calls out 'unwarranted interference in internal affairs' after UN demands immediate release of all 'arbitrarily detained' in Delhi protestsThe United Nations has expressed concern over mass detentions during the recent protests in Delhi. While tensions escalated, over 7,000 pro...
11 Oct, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
‘Stop preaching homilies’: India calls out lies and falsehoods peddled by Pakistan at UN; slams Kashmir claimsIndia addressed the UN General Assembly, condemning Pakistan for its ongoing misrepresentation of Jammu and Kashmir. Member of Parliament M...
10 Oct, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Who is Indian origin South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay?Navanethem Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her human rights advocacy. Her career includes landmark cases and ro...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Indian-origin Navanethem “Navi” Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2026 for her significant contributions to peace and international law, as a...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Who is Navanethem Navi Pillay? Know all about Indian-origin South African jurist who wins coveted award on FridayNobel Peace Prize 2026 winner Navanethem Navi Pillay has served as a judge on South Africa’s High Court, the International Criminal Tribuna...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India flags double standards on human rights, says UNHRC lacks focus on terror victimsIndia reaffirmed its dedication to human rights during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council. The country emphasized the need for...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.07 AM IST