News for 'Bangladeshis'

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered status quo in the present situation, and said the petition would be listed before an appropriate bench.

ISI, DGFI plan to bleed India using Bangladeshi migrants

ISI, DGFI plan to bleed India using Bangladeshi migrants

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Vicky Nanjappa analyses the threat that illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are posing for country

Hasina's advisor says will take back citizens staying illegally if given proof

Hasina's advisor says will take back citizens staying illegally if given proof

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The issue of the amended Citizenship Act is an internal matter of India, Advisor to Hasina on international affairs, Gauhar Rizvi, said in Kolkata.

New Army chief trained Bangladeshis in 1971 war

New Army chief trained Bangladeshis in 1971 war

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Gen Singh, who has vast experience in counter-insurgency operations and till lately was the GOC-in-C of Kolkata-based Eastern Command, was handed over charge by Gen Kapoor at a ceremony in the South Block in New Delhi.

It's just bad: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on CAA

It's just bad: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on CAA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

In a statement issued by Microsoft India, Nadella said: "Every country will and should define its borders, protect national security and set immigration policy accordingly. And in democracies, that is something that the people and their governments will debate and define within those bounds. "I'm shaped by my Indian heritage, growing up in a multicultural India and my immigrant experience in the United States. My hope is for an India where an immigrant can aspire to found a prosperous start-up or lead a multinational corporation benefitting Indian society and the economy at large".

'Nobody from BJP will win in Assam and north east'

'Nobody from BJP will win in Assam and north east'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'If the Citizenship Bill passes, then the very principle of Indian citizenship, which is called jus soli (right of birthplace) will convert to principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood) on the basis of religion.' 'Citizenship is being given on the basis of religion and it is against the Constitution.'

Bangladesh script historic Test win over New Zealand

Bangladesh script historic Test win over New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Bangladesh's first win in any format of the game in New Zealand gave them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series

Polish student asked to leave India after attending anti-CAA rally

Polish student asked to leave India after attending anti-CAA rally

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

The incident comes close on the heels of a Bangladeshi student of Visva Bharati University being issued a similar directive by the FRRO after she posted photographs of an anti-CAA demonstration, held on the campus, on social media.

Modi can't afford to look like a loser on national security

Modi can't afford to look like a loser on national security

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'Modi-Shah have understood the risks their cynical mixing of domestic political motivations with strategic national interests was soon going to become counterproductive asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Kishwar's MasterChef recipe: Chicken Korma, Pilau

Kishwar's MasterChef recipe: Chicken Korma, Pilau

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The plum chutney bring depth of flavour to this dish.

Kapil blames India captain, coach for U-19 WC final brawl

Kapil blames India captain, coach for U-19 WC final brawl

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Former India captain Kapil Dev termed the unsavoury incident involving India and Bangladesh players after the ICC Under-19 World Cup final in Potchefstroom on Sunday as "horrible", saying cricket is no more a "gentleman's game". The 1983 World Cup-winning India captain urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to take strong action against the erring cricketers to set an example.

BSF seeks more forces to curb Bangladeshi influx

BSF seeks more forces to curb Bangladeshi influx

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Official sources said BSF made the demand on Friday during a top security meeting in Guwahati chaired by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram where the influx from across the border was a much-emphasized issue. Chidambaram has reportedly considered the proposal.

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

'You can't take the BJP at face value'

'You can't take the BJP at face value'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'There are 17 million Hindus in Bangladesh and we, in the north east, see this Citizenship (Amendment) Bill as a route for them to enter India on the plea that they are facing persecution in Bangladesh.'

71% turnout in Bengal bypoll, scuffle in some pockets

71% turnout in Bengal bypoll, scuffle in some pockets

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

A high voter turnout of nearly 71 per cent was recorded till 5 pm on Saturday in West Bengal's four assembly constituencies where bypolls were held, an official said.

Why LeT is sending Bangladeshi cadres to Mumbai

Why LeT is sending Bangladeshi cadres to Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

While the Mumbai police are on the lookout for the four alleged members of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba, who sneaked into the city, the cops released a sketch of one of them. The four alleged militants have been identified as Abdul Kareem Moosa, Noor Abu Ilahi, Walid Jinnah and Mahfooz Alam.

President Kovind pays homage to Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman

President Kovind pays homage to Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday visited the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum here and paid homage to the founding father of Bangladesh.

Around 300 Indians stuck in Kharkiv, 700 in Sumy: Govt

Around 300 Indians stuck in Kharkiv, 700 in Sumy: Govt

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

"Our primary focus is to get Indian students out of conflict zones in eastern Ukraine," the MEA spokesperson said.

T V R Shenoy: The Bangladeshi Influx

T V R Shenoy: The Bangladeshi Influx

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Fadnavis appointed criminals on govt posts: Malik

Fadnavis appointed criminals on govt posts: Malik

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The NCP minister said while fake notes were seized in other states after demonetisation on November 8 2016, there was not a single such instance in Maharashtra.

Bangladeshi national key suspect in H'bad blasts

Bangladeshi national key suspect in H'bad blasts

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

The SIT has secured important leads about the role of Harkat-ul-Jihad al Islami's south India chief Mohammed Abdul Shahid alias Bilal.

Bangladesh rejects politics of chaos

Bangladesh rejects politics of chaos

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Bangladeshis are unwilling to give up peace and growing incomes for the chaos witnessed during the BNP-led four-party alliance rule, says Anand Kumar.

U-19 WC: Pakistan, South Africa finish on a high

U-19 WC: Pakistan, South Africa finish on a high

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Pakistan and South Africa both signed off their Under-19 World Cup campaigns on a positive note with victories on Thursday.

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The foreign minister said he has other engagements in Bangladesh while the home minister cancelled the visit due to ongoing protests against CAB.

Row over image of Taskin carrying Dhoni's severed head

Row over image of Taskin carrying Dhoni's severed head

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

A photograph posted by a Bangladeshi fan has gone viral and attracted massive outrage from Indian fans ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Bangladesh on Sunday. The picture posted on Twitter shows Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed carrying the severed head of the India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. This picture was uploaded on Twitter after Bangladesh stunned Pakistan on Wednesday to set up a Asia Cup summit clash with the Men in Blue. This isn't the first time that a Bangladeshi fan has resorted to such dirty tricks on the social media to target Indian players.

Pfizer tells India its vaccine 'highly effective' on Covid variant

Pfizer tells India its vaccine 'highly effective' on Covid variant

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Providing data, it said UK's Public Health England has reported high vaccine effectiveness (87.9 per cent) against the B.1.617.2 variant, most reported in India, in an observational study (concluded on May 22, 2021).

'Whatever Amit Shah says, anti-CAA protests will continue'

'Whatever Amit Shah says, anti-CAA protests will continue'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'In 2021, assembly elections are going to be held in Assam. The BJP, sitting in Delhi, is thinking everything is hunky-dory in Assam. But that is not the case.' 'People of Assam are no longer with the BJP.'

Indira asked Rahul to 'take charge' after her death

Indira asked Rahul to 'take charge' after her death

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Indira Gandhi valued Rahul Gandhi's 'grit and determination' and often considered him mature enough to be taken into confidence on subjects she avoided discussing even with his parents when he was barely 14, according to a new book.

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

India is primarily focusing on evacuating its nationals from conflict zones in eastern Ukraine including Kharkiv and Sumy, and that the total number of Indians still stuck in the battle-scarred nation is roughly in the range of 2,000 to 3,000.

Modi's visit to Dhaka to be very memorable: Jaishankar

Modi's visit to Dhaka to be very memorable: Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Jaishankar arrived on a day-long visit to prepare the ground for Prime Minister Modi's visit to Bangladesh later this month to participate in the celebrations of 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's Independence and 50 years of Bangladesh-India diplomatic relations.

India's dwindling circle of friends

India's dwindling circle of friends

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'India is now surrounded on its north, west and east by unfriendly neighbours -- Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bangladesh -- some of whom are openly inimical,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Lok Sabha passes bill seeking to link Aadhaar with Voter ID amid din

Lok Sabha passes bill seeking to link Aadhaar with Voter ID amid din

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A bill to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The problem with non-selection of an Indian player in the XI is more to do with lack of matches rather than poor show since they have won both the series that they played in 2021.

Bangladesh: Jamaat leader held for violence during Modi's visit

Bangladesh: Jamaat leader held for violence during Modi's visit

Rediff.com16 May 2021

A senior leader of the hardline Jamaat-e-Islami group has been arrested in Bangladesh for allegedly instigating violence in March during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, police said on Sunday.

Bangladesh pacer Mortaza recovers from COVID-19

Bangladesh pacer Mortaza recovers from COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has recovered from COVID-19 after receiving treatment at home since June 20. Mortaza announced the negative result of his test on his Facebook page on Tuesday.

Fatigued, war-weary Sumy students head home to safety

Fatigued, war-weary Sumy students head home to safety

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Exhausted but elated, around 600 Indian students, who waged a tough battle for survival before being pulled out of war-battered Ukrainian city of Sumy, are now on way to Poland on a train from where they will be flown back home likely on Thursday.

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, agriculture and textiles among others, came at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

Will protect communal harmony at any cost: Bangladesh HM

Will protect communal harmony at any cost: Bangladesh HM

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

He claimed that the violence is aimed at fomenting trouble in his nation with an eye on the next general election.

Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' in Mumbai

Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Praising the Centre for CAA, he said: "I do not understand why Muslims are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act. CAA is not for the Muslims who were born here."