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NHRC seeks report from MP govt on Kymore asbestos contamination

The Times of India 10 Oct 2026
... suffering from asbestos-related diseases.NHRC took cognisance of the complaint on Oct 6, saying the allegations raised a prima facie concern over the right to life, health and a safe environment.
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NHRC Commissioner Urges Death Penalty Abolition After 30-Year Moratorium

Chosun Ilbo 10 Oct 2026
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Commissioner Ahn Chang-ho stated that institutional discussions on abolishing the death penalty should be advanced to mark the 24th 'World Day Against the Death Penalty.' ... This is a valuable asset ... .
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NHRC Seeks Death Penalty Moratorium as 3,000 Inmates Languish On Death Row

This Day 10 Oct 2026
The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Chief Tony Ojukwu, made the call yesterday in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2026 World Day Against the Death Penalty at the commission’s headquarters.
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NHRC admits complaint over Telangana true-up electricity charges

The Siasat Daily 08 Oct 2026
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has accepted a complaint from a Hyderabad based lawyer against Telangana government’s proposal to recover Rs 5,420 crore true-up charges from non-agricultural electricity consumers.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of journalists’ allegations against police

The Times of India 08 Oct 2026
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of complaints filed by three journalists alleging misconduct by Delhi Police during a protest at Jantar Mantar and has sought a ...
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NHRC Empowers 30 Students as Human Rights Defenders, Peace Ambassadors

This Day 07 Oct 2026
The students were also introduced to the mandate and activities of the NHRC and received practical knowledge on human rights, civic responsibilities, justice, equality and the need to respect the dignity and fundamental rights of every individual.
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NHRC: Nigeria Must Overhaul Systems, as Ageing Population Faces Poverty, Abuse

This Day 07 Oct 2026
Nigeria’s growing population of older persons is confronting a social protection system that remains ill-equipped to guarantee their dignity, security, and independence, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned.
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Why NHRC issued a notice on CJP’s Mumbai protesters | Explained

The Hindu 05 Oct 2026
In its complaint to the National Human Rights Commission, Satish Vaid cited posts on X and alleged abuse of children for the protest in Mumbai ....
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Festival season: No local vendor or hawker should be ‘evicted or deprived of livelihoods,’ NHRC ...

Live Mint 05 Oct 2026
The NHRC statement came amid complaints about the “unnecessary” removal of local vendors and hawkers in various cities, the seizure of their goods, the imposition of fines, and harassment ....
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