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Meet Mr Haqqani

Meet Mr Haqqani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

One of the most dreaded terrorists in the world is now a member of the Taliban cabinet.

64,827 KP families left Kashmir in 1990s due to militancy: MHA

64,827 KP families left Kashmir in 1990s due to militancy: MHA

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

As many as 14,091 civilians and 5,356 security force personnel lost their lives to militancy in Jammu and Kashmir between the 1990s, when militancy first reared its head in the valley, and 2020.

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cyclone shelter building at Kelambakkam, which was recently given a fresh coat of paint, is the current home of nearly 100 Rohingyas who belong to 18 families. The neighbourhood is on the way to Mamallapuram, about 25 km from Tiruvanmiyur in south Chennai. While some Rohingya men work as butchers, some are helpers in restaurants and others do odd jobs like delivering goods on their fish cart.

Hearing on Djokovic's visa cancellation on Monday

Hearing on Djokovic's visa cancellation on Monday

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic will spend at least the next 72 hours in a Melbourne hotel before the next hearing in his fight to overturn a ban on entering Australia is held on Monday.

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Resettlement of refugees elsewhere is not the morally correct solution to the problem for it lets the perpetrators off the hook.

'The most oppressed people in the world'

'The most oppressed people in the world'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

When will the world deal with the Rohingya crisis?

Israel strike flattens Gaza building housing AP, Al-Jazeera offices

Israel strike flattens Gaza building housing AP, Al-Jazeera offices

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The strike on the building housing media offices came in the afternoon, after the building's owner received a call from the Israeli military warning that it would be hit.

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

India in the past rejected similar reports.

World reacts to Australia cancelling Djokovic visa again

World reacts to Australia cancelling Djokovic visa again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The reaction has been swift across the world to Novak Djokovic's visa has been cancelled for a second time by the Australian government.

Assam: 1,706 new refugees in relief camps

Assam: 1,706 new refugees in relief camps

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Over 1,700 inmates have taken shelter in relief camps in trouble-torn Kokrajhar and Chirang districts of Assam since on Thursday following tension in the wake of a Bodo member of Legislative Assembly's arrest.

Biden in Warsaw, Russian rockets hit western Ukrainian city of Lviv

Biden in Warsaw, Russian rockets hit western Ukrainian city of Lviv

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Ukrainian officials said Russian forces struck near the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, without providing extensive details.

Rohingya Muslim refugees find safe haven in Hyderabad

Rohingya Muslim refugees find safe haven in Hyderabad

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

With the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar continues to rage, forcing the victims to flee, more displaced families from the country have reached Hyderabad taking the number of such migrants to more than 300.

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in Pakistan to reset ties

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in Pakistan to reset ties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Wednesday arrived in Islamabad, his first visit to the country, as part of efforts by the two sides to reset their ties in the wake of the Taliban's takeover of Kabul.

Priyanka spreads joy and happiness

Priyanka spreads joy and happiness

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Priyanka Chopra meet Rohingya children at one of the largest refugee camps in the world.

What's all the hullabaloo over CAA!

What's all the hullabaloo over CAA!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'Whatever the legal position, it is my understanding that in practice, the Indian authorities have always treated Hindu refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh far more sympathetically than Muslims,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

That's why CAA was necessary: Puri on Afghan crisis

That's why CAA was necessary: Puri on Afghan crisis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

In a tweet on Sunday, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said, 'Recent developments in our volatile neighbourhood & the way Sikhs & Hindus are going through a harrowing time are precisely why it was necessary to enact the Citizenship Amendment Act.'

In birthday address, Dalai Lama hails India's 'secular values'

In birthday address, Dalai Lama hails India's 'secular values'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

In a virtual address from his residence in Dharamshala, the Tibetan spiritual leader thanked people from across the globe who greeted him on his birthday and said he would continue to serve humanity and combat climate change.

Afghan man deported from Nagpur joined Taliban: Police

Afghan man deported from Nagpur joined Taliban: Police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

"The man, Noor Mohammad Ajiz Mohammad, 30, was found staying in Nagpur since the last 10 years illegally. He was living in a rented place in Dighori area of the city. Acting on a tip-off, the police had started keeping a watch on his activities. He was finally nabbed and deported to Afghanistan on June 23," he said.

All refugees have been registered: Lankan Minister

All refugees have been registered: Lankan Minister

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

"All of the displaced people have been registered and therefore the diaspora should be able to contact their relatives through relevant Sri Lankan authorities and overseas missions of Sri Lanka," Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said on Thursday.

Govt won't budge an inch on implementation of CAA: Shah

Govt won't budge an inch on implementation of CAA: Shah

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Shah accused the Congress and other opposition parties of running a misinformation campaign.

'Mumbai is not a refugee shelter'

'Mumbai is not a refugee shelter'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

'We need citizens who are responsible, and not all those who just come to Mumbai in trainloads.'

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