NHRC intervention leads to rescue of six Indian workers in Thailand; four repatriated

March 7, 2026 1:05 PM

NHRC intervention leads to rescue of six Indian workers in Thailand; four repatriated

Six Indian workers who were held captive and subjected to torture by their employer in Thailand for several months have been rescued following the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Saturday. The NHRC said four of the workers were repatriated to India on February 21, a day after the Commission wrote to the MEA seeking action in the matter. The workers arrived in Kolkata on a flight from Bangkok arranged by their e...

President Murmu addresses Human Rights Day event, calls protection of rights a shared responsibility

December 10, 2025 3:08 PM

President Murmu addresses Human Rights Day event, calls protection of rights a shared responsibility

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed the Human Rights Day celebration organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi, stressing that universal human rights are inalienable and fundamental to building a just and equitable society. President Murmu said that Human Rights Day serves as a reminder that every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights. She highlighted India’s contribution to shaping the global human rights framework, noting the role of...

President Murmu to attend NHRC’s Human Rights Day event today

December 10, 2025 11:34 AM

President Murmu to attend NHRC’s Human Rights Day event today

President Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest at the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Human Rights Day function today. The event will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together government officials, diplomats, civil society members, human rights defenders and experts. The NHRC will also be organising a National Conference on the theme “Ensuring Everyday Essentials: Public Services and Dignity for All,” aligned with this year’s UN Human Rights Day theme, “Ev...

Former President Ram Nath Kovind emphasises moral duty to protect human rights at NHRC’s 32nd Foundation Day

October 16, 2025 9:26 PM

Former President Ram Nath Kovind emphasises moral duty to protect human rights at NHRC’s 32nd Foundation Day

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday marked its 32nd Foundation Day with a special function and a National Conference on “Human Rights of Prison Inmates” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Addressing the event as Chief Guest, former President Ram Nath Kovind underscored that the protection of human rights is not merely a legal obligation but a spiritual and moral imperative deeply rooted in India’s civilisational ethos. “Long before the modern articulation of human rights, ...

NHRC launches two-week online internship programme on human rights

May 14, 2025 3:31 PM

NHRC launches two-week online internship programme on human rights

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has commenced its much-anticipated two-week Online Short-Term Internship (OSTI) Programme aimed at equipping young minds with a deeper understanding of human rights promotion and protection in the country. Out of a competitive pool of 1,795 applicants, 80 university-level students from varied academic backgrounds across 21 States and Union Territories have been selected to participate in the internship, the Commission announced in an official ...

NHRC condemns killing of civilians in Pahalgam, calls for action against terrorism

April 25, 2025 2:50 PM

NHRC condemns killing of civilians in Pahalgam, calls for action against terrorism

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the brutal terror attack on unarmed civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. "NHRC is deeply disturbed by the news of the killing of 28 people by terrorists after identifying their faith in the Pahalgam area of Jammu & Kashmir on 22nd April," the Commission said in a statement. Calling the attack a grave violation of human rights, NHRC expressed its anguish over the targeting of innocent tourists. "The incident has shaken ...

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of assault on SC student in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district

March 25, 2025 4:47 PM

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of assault on SC student in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding the brutal assault on a Class XI Scheduled Caste student by some upper-caste boys in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. The incident, which has raised concerns about human rights violations, occurred while the victim was travelling by bus to appear for an exam. According to the report, the perpetrators dragged the student out of the bus and attacked him with a sickle, severing his fingers on his...