Amnesty India

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Will the Siddaramaiah government lift the hijab ban in Karnataka?

The new Congress government in Karnataka is all set to lift the ban imposed on its government in the state. Giving this information on Wednesday, the source said that the cabinet in the new government is waiting to complete the expansion. After that the ban on hijab will be lifted.

May 25, 2023, 00:52 AM IST

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Then all madrassas, mosques should be closed -VHP Spokesperson

The new Congress government in Karnataka is all set to lift the ban imposed on its government in the state. Giving this information on Wednesday, the source said that the cabinet in the new government is waiting to complete the expansion. After that the ban on hijab will be lifted.

May 24, 2023, 23:36 PM IST

ED slaps Rs 61.72 crore penalty against Amnesty India, ex-CEO Aakar Patel, here’s why

As per the ED, London-based Amnesty International sent a “huge amount” of foreign contribution to its Indian entities (Amnesty India International Pvt. Ltd) "in guise of business activities to escape FCRA scrutiny".

Jul 08, 2022, 21:42 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Amnesty International's false claim of 'witch-hunt' exposed; here's what MHA said

After being exposed, the Amnesty stated, "The complete freezing of Amnesty International India's bank accounts by Government of India which it came to know on 10 September 2020, brings all the work being done by the organization to a grinding halt." 

Sep 30, 2020, 01:35 AM IST

Amnesty International halts India operations, accuses Centre of ‘witch-hunt’

In a significant development, famous human rights organisation Amnesty International India on Tuesday (September 29) announced that it is closing down its operations in India due to government's 'witch-hunt' and 'harassment'. Amnesty International India noted that it decided to shut down its operations in India after it was “compelled to let go off staff in India” and halt all its research work as the government froze all its bank accounts.

Sep 29, 2020, 12:52 PM IST

Opinions should be expressed gracefully: Ashutosh Rana on Naseeruddin Shah's new 'freedom of speech' video

Rana made these remarks while reacting to Naseeruddin Shah's controversial new 'freedom of speech' video.

Jan 06, 2019, 08:30 AM IST

Don’t bully charities: Amnesty International tells Modi govt; Congress retweets video

Protesters held placards which carried messages of "India: Stop the Crackdown" and "Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Don't Crush India's Charities".

Dec 01, 2018, 10:32 AM IST

US backs Amnesty over India sedition case, says it respects group's right to express freely

Amnesty had on August 13 organised an event as part of a campaign to seek justice for "victims of human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir.
 

Aug 23, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

Amnesty International's ex-top official exposes NGO, says it backs terror groups

Amnesty India has been booked for sedition and other unlawful acts after anti-India slogans were raised at an event it organised in Bengaluru last week.

Aug 17, 2016, 13:16 PM IST

Pro-Pakistan slogans raised by students from college run by Karnataka home minister; 3 arrested

According to reports, father of one of the three students arrested in Karnataka works in the Indian Army.

Aug 17, 2016, 09:56 AM IST

Why are incidents of anti-national slogans on rise in India?- Part III

Anti-National slogans in Amnesty International India program in a college of Bengaluru. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Aug 16, 2016, 23:05 PM IST

Why are incidents of anti-national slogans on rise in India?- Part II

Anti-National slogans in Amnesty International India program in a college of Bengaluru. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Aug 16, 2016, 23:00 PM IST

Why are incidents of anti-national slogans on rise in India?

Anti-National slogans in Amnesty International India program in a college of Bengaluru. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Aug 16, 2016, 22:57 PM IST

ABVP seeks arrest of Amnesty officials over anti-India slogans

Amnesty India of the international human rights organisation was booked for sedition and other unlawful acts after anti-India slogans were raised at an event.

Aug 16, 2016, 15:44 PM IST