Madras High Court directs Centre to consider granting relief to a Sri Lankan woman, Fathima Riyasa, married to an Indian citizen, preventing her deportation and upholding her right to family life under Article 21.
Discover the epic journey of the tandoor from ancient Harappan ovens to becoming the fiery heart of Delhi's food culture, carried forward by resilient Punjabi refugees after 1947.
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.
Coimbatore police arrested a 56-year-old Sri Lankan national for overstaying his visa and possessing multiple Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar and PAN, obtained fraudulently. Read the full investigation details.
India's new Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, embarks on his first overseas visit to Sri Lanka, discussing enhanced defence cooperation and reviewing a Guard of Honour in Colombo.
Coastal erosion forces Odisha villagers into resettlement, trading safety for lost livelihoods. As the sea advances, India's eastern shoreline faces a growing crisis. Read more.
The Election Commission's voter list revision in West Bengal raises serious concerns about Dalit refugee disenfranchisement ahead of elections. Read the full analysis of this critical issue.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
Esaki Muthu from Chennai returns from Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, an event highlighting the deep cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. Discover the historic connection and the 19th-century Tamil satram in Kashi.
NDMA specialist Rita Missal visited Odisha's Satabhaya, India's first rehab colony for climate refugees, to recommend a master plan for livelihood restoration after coastal erosion.
Villagers in Mizoram's Vaphai are constructing relief camps for 89 refugees from Myanmar's Chin state, providing shelter and food without state government aid. Read the full story of this humanitarian effort.
Sri Lankan Navy detained nine Tamil Nadu fishermen for allegedly crossing maritime boundary. CM Stalin urges urgent diplomatic intervention for their release. Details inside.
Sri Lankan Navy detains 11 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu and seizes their trawler for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticizes Tamil Nadu government for blocking the lighting of the deepam atop Thiruparankundram hill, calling it a core Hindu belief. Read more.
Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
Tamil Nadu mandates fair price shops to ready Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by January 2. Door-to-door distribution to begin soon. Get the full schedule and details here.
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.
A mob in Bangladesh's Dumritala village set five Hindu homesteads ablaze, forcing families to flee. Survivors recount horror, blame land grab and political shift. Read their desperate plea for refuge in India.
Kunal Kapoor shares untold stories: strangers in his parents' room, Prithviraj Kapoor's home as a Partition refugee hostel, and the Kolkata hotel proposal. Dive into Bollywood's legendary family history.
Over 53,000 Sudanese flee escalating violence in Kordofan as RSF forces advance. Families endure perilous journeys, while UN warns of mass starvation and potential atrocities. Read the full report.
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.
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends three Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu near Delft Island. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait fishing grounds.
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.
In his inaugural Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV called for global peace, dialogue in Latin America, and solidarity with refugees and climate victims. Read his powerful message.
Mechanised boat fishermen in Rameswaram held a one-day strike demanding the release of 12 colleagues arrested by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. Over 700 boats remained anchored.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka to hear their firsthand account of the devastating DITWAH economic crisis. Learn about their urgent concerns and India's response.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held crucial talks with Sri Lankan Tamil party leaders to discuss India's proposed relief package for cyclone-hit regions, emphasizing inclusive support.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, reaffirming India's steadfast support following Cyclone Ditwah. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and disaster recovery efforts.