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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
New York City halts its controversial homeless encampment sweeps, a major policy reversal announced by Zohran Mamdani. This signals a significant break from Mayor Eric Adams's previous approach.
The Trump administration unveils a dramatic foreign policy reset, prioritizing peace with Russia and halting NATO expansion. Critics call it a win for Putin. Read the full analysis.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri states stable energy prices for 1.4 billion citizens is the government's priority. Read how this shapes India's oil imports and stance on US sanctions.
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50%. Economists praise the decision as balanced and forward-looking. Read the full analysis.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, citing benign inflation. Governor Sanjay Malhotra explains the move despite strong GDP growth. Read the full analysis.
The Russia-Ukraine war has redrawn global maps. K P Nayar argues India must engage with new realities and move beyond safe bets in its foreign policy. Read the analysis.
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.
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.
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 introduces a landmark policy granting female government employees one day of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to promote health and gender equity.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 joins Egypt and Kenya in tightening refugee policies due to funding shortages. Learn how aid cuts are impacting vulnerable populations across Africa.
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.
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.