Ukraine's Zelensky defies Trump with Russian refinery strikesUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will resume attacks on Russian oil refineries. Tensions between Kyiv and Wash...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.19 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
France students plan more protests, UN 'concerned' over violenceStudents in France have largely returned to classrooms following days of protests demanding better education. The government has pledged to...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.07 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
What is the International Criminal Court?South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel peace prize has been a judge on the International Criminal Court (I...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.30 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
Trump administration opens direct talks with Myanmar junta, signals shift from isolation to engagementThe Trump administration has opened direct talks with Myanmar’s military-installed government, US officials said, marking a shift from Wash...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
UN ‘largely irrelevant’ to major global conflicts, Jaishankar says, calls for reformS Jaishankar addressed the need for reform in the United Nations during the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave. He pointed out the UN's irrelev...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
SC seeks Centre, states' response on vacancies, functioning of State Human Rights CommissionsThe Supreme Court has requested responses from the government and various commissions about the staffing issues of State Human Rights Commi...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Pakistan's 'so-called' civilian governments serve at mercy of their Army: India at UNIndia rejected Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, accusing Islamabad's “so-called” civilian governments of...
03 Oct, 2026, 08.49 PM IST