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Cong will never let CAA be implemented in Assam: Rahul

Cong will never let CAA be implemented in Assam: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sounding the Congress' poll bugle in the state, Gandhi attacked the Modi government repeatedly alleging that it was working with an approach of 'Hum do, Hamare do' -- a term he recently used while speaking in Lok Sabha to claim that the country is being run by only four people.

Now, Trump plans to build steel barrier on Mexico border

Now, Trump plans to build steel barrier on Mexico border

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Trump said the opposition Democrats did not like the option of a concrete wall along the Mexico border, so he has offered them with a steel one. Trump argues that a physical barrier along the US-Mexico border is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the US.

'If Manipur's unity is affected, India's unity gets affected'

'If Manipur's unity is affected, India's unity gets affected'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'If Manipur is divided on ethnic lines, similar demands will come in other states also.'

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Four cities, including, Delhi, Mohali, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad have been issued ticket advisories with fans being banned from carrying protest banners.

'Racial profiling is not a valid proxy for good law enforcement'

'Racial profiling is not a valid proxy for good law enforcement'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'We have to face the fact that Islamic terrorists are here on our soil and mean to do America harm.'

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The CJI, who hails from Assam, said that NRC is neither a 'new or a novel idea' as it found expression as early as in 1951 and the current exercise is an attempt to update the 1951 NRC.

NRI couple charged with slavery

NRI couple charged with slavery

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The bail for Varsha Sabhnani, who is accused of torturing the women whom they had hired as house help, has been set at $2.5 million and for her husband, who allegedly allowed the abuse to take place, at $1 million.

India asks Bangladesh to stop infiltrations

India asks Bangladesh to stop infiltrations

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

With investigations in the Jaipur serial blasts indicating links to Bangladesh, New Delhi has pressed Dhaka to end cross-border infiltration and launch a crackdown on anti-India elements operating from its soil.At a meeting of the Joint Working Group in New Delhi, serious concern was expressed over 'continuous flow of illegal immigrants' from Bangladesh in the backdrop of the recent terror attack in Jaipur last month, in which 68 people were killed.

Vienna gurdwara attack suspects identified

Vienna gurdwara attack suspects identified

Rediff.com29 May 2009

All six accused in the violent attack on a gurdwara in Vienna that left one top leader of an India-based Sikh sect dead and another injured have been identified as illegal immigrants, police said on Friday, days after the incident sparked riots across Punjab and Haryana.

Malaysia withdraws visa-on-arrival for Indians

Malaysia withdraws visa-on-arrival for Indians

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar said the proposed new ruled were among measures taken to overcome the problem of illegal immigrants. "The social visit pass replaces the visas-on-arrival which was discontinued in April," Syed Hamid told Parliament on Thursday.

Fake work visas: US court indicts 5

Fake work visas: US court indicts 5

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

A federal jury has found five people guilty of conspiring to obtain fraudulent work visas for nearly 90 Indian nationals in exchange for at least $20,000 per visa, the US Attorney's Office said.

CBI, Pak officials hold talks

CBI, Pak officials hold talks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The two-day meeting between officials of the investigative agencies is being held under the auspices of the joint study group formed by both the countries during the Interior Secretaries meeting held in Islamabad last year.

NDA ally demands repeal of CAA at all-party meeting

NDA ally demands repeal of CAA at all-party meeting

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

There was no response from the government but it has taken note of the demand, Sangma said.

SC grants 3 weeks to Assam, Tripura to file pleas on CAA, hearing on Dec 6

SC grants 3 weeks to Assam, Tripura to file pleas on CAA, hearing on Dec 6

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

It said that the nodal counsel would consider designating some other matters as lead ones, keeping in mind the grounds of geographical and religious classifications among other factors.

In Assam, BJP govt struggles to deal with influx issue

In Assam, BJP govt struggles to deal with influx issue

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has set a two-year deadline to seal the border.

3 Indians accused of running UK visa fraud unit

3 Indians accused of running UK visa fraud unit

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The scale of the fraud was such that one of them boasted how easy it was to cheat the Home Office and obtain visas for people who did not have the necessary documents for legal entry into Britain. A case on the visa fraud is currently being heard in the Isleworth Crown Court in west London.

Hattrick: Not as entertaining as a cricket match

Hattrick: Not as entertaining as a cricket match

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

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US immigration system works completely backwards: Bobby Jindal

US immigration system works completely backwards: Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Describing the current United States immigration system as "completely backwards", Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said the country needs a system of "high walls and a broad gate".

Indian man detained at US airport dies in custody

Indian man detained at US airport dies in custody

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Patel was denied entry into the country as he did not possess the necessary immigration documents.

BJP-ruled states to re-inforce cow slaughter ban

BJP-ruled states to re-inforce cow slaughter ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Taking note of the court's verdict upholding Gujarat's blanket ban on slaughter of cow, bulls and bullock, they decided to review their existing legislation on the subject and re-inforce to the extent now permitted by the apex court.

AP: The plight of the Gulf returnees

AP: The plight of the Gulf returnees

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

In all, around 45,000 illegal immigrants have been repatriated by the United Arab Emirates. While sources claim that at least 50 in AP have committed suicide after being deported, the government says that the official figure is just 10.

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Thai plan to deport pregnant workers

Thai plan to deport pregnant workers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

A majority of the alien labor management committee members had agreed to prohibit pregnant foreigners from working in Thailand.

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The minister was scheduled visit the two states on Sunday and Monday. The ministry cited no reason for the cancellation.

Action on 6 Malaysian cops for harassing Indians

Action on 6 Malaysian cops for harassing Indians

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

They were found to have failed to adhere to procedures during a crackdown on alleged illegal immigrants in an Indian-dominated locality.

India warns of scrapping pact with Malaysia

India warns of scrapping pact with Malaysia

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

India is committed to protecting the interests, safety and honour of its professionals working in foreign countries, Union Human Resource Development Minister Murli Manohar Joshi asserted on Saturday.

Floating outposts in border areas

Floating outposts in border areas

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

The border outposts would facilitate better domination of the riverine and creek areas, which are otherwise difficult to monitor Minister of State for Home I D Swami said.

Several pleas filed in SC challenging Citizenship Act

Several pleas filed in SC challenging Citizenship Act

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

AASU, Cong MP Jairam Ramesh, TMC MP Mahua Moitra, and several NGOs have filed petitions against the act that was assented to by the President yesterday.

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected four members of the Editors Guild of India against any coercive action till Monday in connection with two FIRs lodged against them in the state for offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

Ground Zero report: How Bangladeshis infiltrate into India

Ground Zero report: How Bangladeshis infiltrate into India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Taki in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district is the last Indian outpost on the border with Bangladesh. It is one of hotspots for Bangladeshi infiltration into India. While most poor Bangladeshis cross over to look for work, terror groups take advantage to ferry their men and material into India. Indrani Roy/Rediff.com reports.

Rishi Sunak warns of 'very difficult decisions' in first cabinet meet

Rishi Sunak warns of 'very difficult decisions' in first cabinet meet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday held his first Cabinet meeting with the new team as he prepares for his debut at Prime Minister's Questions, the first big test of Britain's Indian-origin premier's leadership.

The Bangladesh Threat

The Bangladesh Threat

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

US Immigration Bill suffers serious setback in Sen

US Immigration Bill suffers serious setback in Sen

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The proposed immigration Bill to legalise millions of illegal workers in the United States has suffered a serious setback after a Democratic-led effort to speed up its passage in the Senate failed.

UK: Indian man gets 10-year jail for immigration scam

UK: Indian man gets 10-year jail for immigration scam

Rediff.com17 May 2012

An Indian citizen who arrived as a student in 2000 and went on to perpetuate a series of immigration scams to earn hundreds of thousands of pounds by helping many Indian citizens and others to stay in Britain illegally, has been jailed for 10 years. Vijay Sorthia, 35, will be deported to India at the end of his 10-year sentence, while his 31-year-old wife, Bhawna Sorthia, who helped him carry out the scams, was jailed for 15 months and also faces deportation to India.

Amid protests, Citizenship Act comes into effect

Amid protests, Citizenship Act comes into effect

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The act grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians, Jains and Parsis who had arrived in India by December 31, 2014 from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh due to religious persecution.

Raid at Daler Mehndi's Delhi farmhouse

Raid at Daler Mehndi's Delhi farmhouse

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

The raid was in connection with a case of fraud and cheating registered against the singer and his brother, Shamsher Singh, in Patiala.

US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Trump has refused to sign any stopgap spending bill that does not has provisions to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border which he says is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants.