Mizoram Completes 80% Biometric Enrolment for Refugees
Mizoram has enrolled nearly 80% of over 30,000 Myanmar refugees biometrically. Key districts show high completion rates, though challenges remain in some areas. Read the latest update.
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Pongal Gift Packages Distributed to 11.22 Lakh in Coimbatore
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Bollywood's Elnaaz Norouzi: Refugee to Star, Knows 7 Languages
Bollywood actor Elnaaz Norouzi reveals fleeing Iran at 8, surviving on one potato & egg in a German refugee camp. She speaks 7 languages, programs robots & built her career from scratch. Read her inspiring journey.
Bombay HC denies interim relief to Ethiopian national facing deportation
Bombay High Court denies interim relief against deportation to an Ethiopian woman with eight children. She claims execution risk if sent back. Next hearing on January 13.
24 Venezuelan Officers Killed in US Op to Capture Maduro
At least 24 Venezuelan security personnel died in the US operation capturing Nicolás Maduro. The raid triggers regional instability, refugee fears in Colombia, and global political reactions.
US Ends Venezuelan TPS, 600,000 Face New Status Choice
US Homeland Security ends Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans. 600,000 individuals must now apply for refugee status or face deportation risk. Key details inside.
UAE, Norwegian Refugee Council Sign Deal for East Africa Refugees
The UAE signs a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide vital assistance to refugees and displaced persons in East Africa, focusing on Ethiopia and Somalia.
89 Myanmar Refugees Cross into Mizoram Amid Junta Offensive
At least 89 refugees from Myanmar's Chin state have crossed into Mizoram's Aizawl district following intensified military attacks ahead of junta elections. Read their harrowing accounts of survival.
2 Million Afghan Refugees Still in Pakistan: UNHCR Report
A new UNHCR report reveals nearly 2 million Afghan refugees are still in Pakistan despite a deportation drive. Read about the humanitarian and regional implications.
DH Speak Out Panel Debates Key Issues on Dec 23, 2025
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
Kher Recalls First Meeting with Kareena Kapoor in 2000
Veteran actor Anupam Kher shares a heartwarming post about meeting Kareena Kapoor on a flight, reminiscing about her debut film 'Refugee' in 2000. Read the full story here.
Hyderabad: Rohingya man stabbed 19 times, murdered
A Rohingya refugee was brutally murdered in Hyderabad, stabbed 19 times in a pre-dawn attack at his camp in Balapur. Police are investigating the crime.
Myanmar's 2025 Polls Risk Instability, Affect India
Myanmar's military junta prepares for elections, but the process is flawed and opposed. This risks deeper conflict, a refugee crisis, and drug trade spillover into India's Northeast. Read the analysis.
RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps as Expected
The Reserve Bank of India's MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its December policy. This marks a cumulative reduction of 125 bps since February. Read the full analysis.
RBI MPC Meeting: 5 Key Things to Watch on December 5
As the RBI MPC meets on December 5, markets are split on a rate cut. Track the policy outcome, GDP surge, inflation comfort, liquidity measures, and rupee protection. Get the full analysis.
US Cuts Work Permit Validity to 18 Months for Immigrants
The Trump administration reduces work permit validity from 5 years to 18 months for refugees & asylum seekers. New USCIS rule aims for stricter vetting. Details inside.
Karnataka Govt Announces Paid Menstrual Leave for Employees
Karnataka introduces a landmark policy granting female government employees one day of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to promote health and gender equity.
Afghan Refugee Detained in Varanasi, No Threat Found
Peer Badshah, an Afghan refugee from Nagpur, was briefly held in Varanasi due to suspicious movement. Police confirmed he is mentally unstable with no ill intent. Read the full story.
Tharoor: India Lacks National Security Strategy
Shashi Tharoor warns India's 'diplomatic allergy' to a clear National Security Strategy leaves it vulnerable against China, Pakistan. He criticizes both UPA and NDA for inaction. Read why experts say this ambiguity is costly.
Trump tells Somalis in US to 'go back', vows to end refugee influx
Donald Trump tells Somali immigrants at a rally to 'go back' and fix their homeland, pledging to halt refugee resettlement if re-elected. Read the full story.
Haryana's New Teacher Transfer Policy Aims for Transparency
Haryana government launches Teacher Transfer Policy, 2025, replacing the 2023 framework. It ensures demand-based distribution, transparency, and job satisfaction for teachers across state schools. Learn the key changes.
Afghan Refugee Pleads Not Guilty in US Guard Shooting
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee, pleads not guilty to shooting two US National Guard members in Seattle. The incident raises security concerns. Read the full details.
Afghan National's MANIAC Episodes Preceded DC Attack
The Afghan national behind the deadly DC troop attack had a history of mental episodes. The incident sparks a major US visa policy review and global political shifts. Read the full analysis.
BJP Protests 'Anti-Youth' Job Trainee Policy in HP
BJP MLAs led by Jai Ram Thakur protest against Himachal's Job Trainee Policy, calling it anti-youth and demanding withdrawal. They allege corruption and failed job promises.
SC on Rohingya Plea: 'Red Carpet for Intruders?'
Supreme Court hears habeas corpus plea on Rohingya disappearance, questions illegal entry status. CJI asks if 'intruders' deserve a red carpet welcome. Read the full debate.
China's Opaque Nuclear Posture Reaffirmed, Pentagon Warns
A new Pentagon report highlights China's refusal to clarify its nuclear doctrine, raising global concerns over strategic ambiguity. Discover the implications for India and global security.
Beyond Tariffs: Smart Responses to China's Export Dominance
Harvard's Dani Rodrik argues tariffs are a flawed response to China's export surge. He outlines three targeted strategies for national security, innovation, and jobs. Read the expert analysis.
Uganda restricts refugee entry as US aid declines
Uganda joins Egypt and Kenya in tightening refugee policies due to funding shortages. Learn how aid cuts are impacting vulnerable populations across Africa.
KTR Exposes Rs 5 Lakh Crore Land Scam in Telangana
BRS leader KT Rama Rao exposes Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy as massive land scam, alleges Congress govt enabling private takeover of public land worth lakhs of crores. Read shocking details.
DC Shooting Suspect Radicalised in US: Noem
Kristi Noem claims the DC National Guard shooter was radicalised after US entry. The case ignites a firestorm over Biden's Afghan refugee vetting. Read more.
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