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.
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9 Indian Fishermen Detained by Sri Lanka, CM Stalin Seeks Help
Sri Lankan Navy detained nine Tamil Nadu fishermen for allegedly crossing maritime boundary. CM Stalin urges urgent diplomatic intervention for their release. Details inside.
11 Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
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.
TN Pongal 2026 Gift Tokens: Ration Shops Get Jan 2 Deadline
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.
TN Pongal 2026 Gift Tokens: Ration Shops Get Jan 2 Deadline
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.
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.
Sri Lanka Extends Public Emergency in December 2025
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
3 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends three Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu near Delft Island. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait fishing grounds.
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.
Rameswaram Fishermen Strike Over Sri Lanka Arrests
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.
Indian-Origin Tamils in SL Share DITWAH Havoc with Jaishankar
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.
Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan President, Pledges India's 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.
Sri Lankan held at Sonauli for illegal India entry
A Sri Lankan national was detained at UP's Sonauli border for entering India illegally. He admitted to fleeing criminal cases back home. Read the full investigation details.
Chef Karan Gokani's 'Indian 101' rekindles love for home cooking
Chef Karan Gokani shares his journey from law to launching 'Indian 101' cookbook, MasterChef UK insights, and why social media isn't key for restaurant success. Discover his culinary philosophy.
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.
Sri Lankan Tamil MP Raises Land Grab Concerns in India Visit
Sri Lankan MP C. V. Vigneswaran warns of systematic land acquisition from Tamils in the island's north-east. He seeks India's diplomatic support to uphold the 13th Amendment and protect minority rights.
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.
Sri Lankan man arrested in Chennai for overstay, fake Indian IDs
Chennai police arrest a 54-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil man for overstaying visa & obtaining multiple Indian identity documents like Aadhaar & passport. Details inside.
Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah: 627 Dead, Hundreds Missing
Cyclone Ditwah's devastating fury leaves at least 627 dead and several hundred missing in Sri Lanka. Rescue operations intensify as the nation grapples with the aftermath.
Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah: 627 Dead, Hundreds Missing
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, killing 627 with hundreds missing. Rescue operations intensify amid widespread destruction. Read the latest updates.
Tamil Nadu Sends Rice, Relief to Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off a ship carrying rice and relief materials to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, continuing the state's tradition of aid. Read more about this humanitarian gesture.
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.
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.
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.
Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka death toll crosses 450
Cyclone Ditwah's devastating impact in Sri Lanka sees fatalities exceed 450. The Met Department warns of enhanced rainfall from Thursday. Read the latest updates.
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.
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