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UK police recruit Syrian refugee mothers in anti-ISIS campaign

UK police recruit Syrian refugee mothers in anti-ISIS campaign

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

British police have recruited Syrian refugee mothers as the face of a new campaign to prevent young girls in the UK fleeing to join the Islamic State terror group.

Assam refugees to return home by Aug 15: Gogoi

Assam refugees to return home by Aug 15: Gogoi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

With the situation improving in violence-hit districts of Assam, refugees have started returning home with the state government setting an August 15 deadline for all displaced persons to return.

CAA gets rolling as govt issues citizenship certificates

CAA gets rolling as govt issues citizenship certificates

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The CAA was enacted in December 2019 for granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to India on or before December 31, 2014. These include Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians.

Violent strike over high prices in PoK enters Day 4

Violent strike over high prices in PoK enters Day 4

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The disputed region witnessed clashes on Saturday between the police and activists of a rights movement, leaving at least one police official dead and injuring over 100 people, mostly policemen.

Europe's refugee crisis: Which country has accepted the most asylum applications?

Europe's refugee crisis: Which country has accepted the most asylum applications?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The map above shows the number of asylum applications accepted and received by each country in Europe from January 2015 to June 2015.

Assembly polls, J-K statehood soon: Modi in Srinagar

Assembly polls, J-K statehood soon: Modi in Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

In his first visit to the valley after becoming the prime minister for the third consecutive term, Modi emphasised the importance of enabling the people of Jammu and Kashmir to elect their representatives for the assembly.

The Nepalis Killed By Hamas

The Nepalis Killed By Hamas

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Nepalis were killed in the Hamas attack.

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Zoramthanga said people fleeing from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur feel safe in Mizoram which is ruled by his party.

'We are concerned about the Tamil refugee camps'

'We are concerned about the Tamil refugee camps'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

'Children and their families need to return to their homes and put the pieces of their old lives back together again after the trauma of conflict,' says UNICEF official Sarah Crowe.

Pakistan faces its worst refugee crisis since 1947

Pakistan faces its worst refugee crisis since 1947

Rediff.com11 May 2009

As Pakistan pushes ahead with its onslaught against the advancing Taliban militia in the country's northwest, thousands of residents in the region have been left homeless.

Hardcore LTTE cadres hiding in refugee camps:Lanka

Hardcore LTTE cadres hiding in refugee camps:Lanka

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam could be attempting to revive the organisation amid efforts by the defeated terror group to rescue hardcore cadres housed in government-run refugee camps for Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka's northern Vavuniya district, a top minister has said.Defence Minister Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said that though the LTTE had been military crushed, attempts were being made to rescue hardcore fighters, who are living in the refuge camps in the Vavuniya region.

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

For the Mizo people, tribal and family identity are important. But so are jobs, farmers' access to markets, roads, and health facilities for a young population where drugs are a big affliction.

Now, Watch Article 370 On OTT

Now, Watch Article 370 On OTT

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

A spread of eclectic entertainment on OTT for you.

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

For the second consecutive night, Israeli troops carried out targeted strikes inside Gaza, as confirmed by the IDF, bracing them for their preparations for the next phase in the conflict against Hamas.

Pakistani Hindus get ready to apply for Indian citizenship

Pakistani Hindus get ready to apply for Indian citizenship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Delighted by the Centre's move to notify the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), nearly 2,000 Pakistani Hindus living in Nagpur are preparing to seek Indian citizenship.

Veteran recalls Partition, travelling with corpses

Veteran recalls Partition, travelling with corpses

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

They travelled for almost three days in a train with dead bodies, witnessing bloodshed and massacre across the new border that was created between India and the new-formed Pakistan.

Enough! Netanyahu, Enough!

Enough! Netanyahu, Enough!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Palestinian children continue to die and be wounded as Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza. Among Gaza's death toll of 16,248 are 7,112 children and 4,885 women.

Israeli forces now operating deep into southern Gaza

Israeli forces now operating deep into southern Gaza

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Israeli forces are now operating in the heart of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's largest city, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday.

25 killed, several missing as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram

25 killed, several missing as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Aizawl has been cut off from the rest of the country due to a landslide on National Highway 6 at Hunthar.

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'There is one way to defeat the intention behind this directive: To patronise Muslim establishments that have been forced to identify themselves.' 'This is one opportunity for the Congress to show that the 'mohabbat ki dukaan' its leader talks about does exist.' 'Can Akhilesh Yadav, who has asked the court to take note of this directive, order his party members to do this?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

'During our visit, both sides were firing at each other'

'During our visit, both sides were firing at each other'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'The situation is so bad that it is not possible for me to explain in words how bad the conditions are for the common man of Manipur.'

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Canada may use force to deport Sikh refugee

Canada may use force to deport Sikh refugee

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Singh's supporters have twice stopped police attempts to deport Singh, who allegedly entered Canada on a false passport five years ago. He has currently taken shelter in a Surrey gurdwara after exhausting all legal avenues. The first attempt to deport him failed on December 10 when over 2,000 of his supporters blocked police access to him. They foiled another attempt last Wednesday when they blocked police entry to the gurdwara.

Online game to raise awareness on refugee issue

Online game to raise awareness on refugee issue

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

In September 2006, the German version of the game -- known as LastExitFlucht (LastExitFlight) -- was awarded the Austrian Multimedia and E-Business State Prize in the category for 'Knowledge and Learning,' after beating off stiff competition from a CD-Rom about the life of Mozart. While there have been many educational tools created for raising awareness about refugees over the years, Against All Odds offers a chance to experience what it is like to be a refugee.

Retd Army officer who led ops in Myanmar to handle Manipur violence

Retd Army officer who led ops in Myanmar to handle Manipur violence

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The appointment of Col (retired) Nectar Sanjenbam for five years followed Union Home Minister Amit Shah statement last month that Kuki people started entering Manipur from Myanmar illegally following a military crackdown on militants.

No Indian loses citizenship due to CAA: Amit Shah

No Indian loses citizenship due to CAA: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has honoured Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain refugees by giving them citizenship through Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday and maintained there is no provision of stripping of anyone's citizenship in the new law.

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Jubilant Ukraine reach Euro 2024 finals with Iceland win

Murray pledges to make every ace count for refugees

Murray pledges to make every ace count for refugees

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Andy Murray has pledged 50 pounds ($77.59) to children's charity UNICEF for every ace he hits for the rest of the year after being moved by television images of refugees fleeing to Europe.

2024 Polls: Will BJP Triumph In Bengal?

2024 Polls: Will BJP Triumph In Bengal?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sukanta Majumdar, the state BJP president, said, "Amit Shah has set a target of 35 seats. We will achieve that".

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

Rediff.com2 May 2024

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the United States last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

According to Ashraf Al Qudra, the health ministry spokesperson in Gaza, 4,104 children, 2,641 women and 611 elderly individuals are among the casualties.

Myanmar signs deal with B'desh, to take back Rohingya refugees in 2 months

Myanmar signs deal with B'desh, to take back Rohingya refugees in 2 months

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Over 600,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar's violence hit Rakhine state to neighbouring Bangladesh since August when the military intensified crackdown against alleged militant outfits of Rohingya Muslims.

CAA is the law of the land, no one can stop it: Shah

CAA is the law of the land, no one can stop it: Shah

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Shah launched a scathing attack on Banerjee for misleading people on the issue of CAA.

Female bombers kill 56 in northeast Nigerian refugee camp

Female bombers kill 56 in northeast Nigerian refugee camp

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up in a northeast Nigerian refugee camp, killing at least 56 people, health and rescue officials said on Wednesday.

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is clear and consistent. It is important to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. A peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward'

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Afghanistan created history by trouncing Pakistan for the first time in ODIs, winning by 8 wickets.

Peace accord with Imphal-based insurgent group soon: Manipur CM

Peace accord with Imphal-based insurgent group soon: Manipur CM

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Speaking to PTI-Video, Singh said the talks were at an advanced stage, even though he stayed away from naming the underground organisation.

Children Are Tragic Victims Of War

Children Are Tragic Victims Of War

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A Palestinian man carries the body of his niece Hanan Kaloob, who was killed in an Israeli strike at the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza.

The Music And Dance Of War!

The Music And Dance Of War!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Religious Jewish men play music from a van and dance to encourage Israeli soldiers near Israel's border with Gaza in southern Israel