Discussion underway with Bangladesh for safe repatriation: MEA on Rohingya refugees
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Discussion underway with Bangladesh for safe repatriation: MEA on Rohingya refugees
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava during the weekly press briefing, on Rohingya refugees said that were stranded on a boat, and the government is in discussion with Bangladesh for their safe and secure repatriation.
Explaining the incident, Anurag Srivastava said, "On 11th February, a boat sailed from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh carrying 90 people.
The engine of the boat failed on February 15, since then it has been drifting.
8 occupants have died and 1 occupant was missing since February 15.
47 occupants have 'displaced Myanmar nationals' IDs issued by UNHCR."
Tragedy struck as a wooden boat carrying an estimated 150 Rohingya refugees capsized off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province, sparking fears of multiple fatalities. The vessel encountered distress approximately 19km (12 miles) from the shores of Kuala Bubon on Aceh's west coast, succumbing to turbulent seas on Wednesday morning. Amidst the chaos, six individuals - four women and two men - were plucked from the water by Acehnese fishermen and ushered to safety in a nearby shelter. Tragically, it is believed that the majority of the presumed casualties were women and children, unable to navigate the waters and swept away by relentless currents.
#Rohingya #Refugees #BoatCapsizes #Indonesia #Tragedy #HumanitarianCrisis #RefugeeCrisis #SearchAndRescue #DisasterRelief #Survivors #HumanRights #Migration #InternationalAid #RescueMission #EmergencyResponse #RefugeeSafety #RohingyaBoatTragedy #MigrantCrisis #GlobalSolidarity #SupportRefugees
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Opposition figures in Bangladesh sought to stoke anti-India sentiments, particularly as Sheikh Hasina secured her fourth consecutive term in office, bolstering her close ties with India. After months of silence, Prime Minister Hasina has launched a full-scale offensive against the opposition's "Boycott India" campaign. Known for her fondness for traditional attire like the sari, Hasina utilised this cultural symbol to confront her political adversaries.
#Bangladesh #SheikhHasina #OppositionBNP #BoycottIndia #IndiaOut #BNP #Campaign #HasinaVsBNP #Dhaka #PoliticalTensions
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Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ , Capital City in the World.
The capital of India was found to be the
world's most polluted capital city in 2023,
according to air-quality monitoring group IQAir.
India was also ranked as the
third-most polluted country after
Bangladesh and Pakistan, BBC reports.
In 2022, India was the
eighth most polluted country. .
According to the report, the average level
of fine particulate matter PM2.5 in India's
air was 54.4 micrograms per cubic meter. .
Delhi's air quality had a PM2.5 reading
of 92.7 micrograms per cubic meter.
Air that is considered safe to breathe
typically has 12 to 15 micrograms per
cubic meter of PM2.5, BBC reports. .
Levels higher than 35 micrograms per
cubic meter are thought to be unhealthy. .
Only seven countries were within
the World Health Organization's yearly
PM2.5 guideline, an "average of 5 micrograms per cubic meter or less," BBC reports. .
Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand.
Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand.
In 2023 air pollution remained a global health
catastrophe, IQAir’s global data set provides
an important reminder of the resulting
injustices and the need to implement the
many solutions that exist to this problem. , Aidan Farrow, senior air quality scientist at
Greenpeace International, via 'The Guardian'
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The United States voiced concern over India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), aiming to expedite citizenship for persecuted migrants. US State Department closely monitors the implementation, emphasizing democratic principles of religious freedom and equal treatment. CAA rules, notified four years post-passage, facilitate citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
#UnitedStates #CAA #USStateDepartment #CAANRC #Biden #JoeBiden #Pakistan #Bangladesh #Afghanistan #USnews #Indianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Discover how the Citizenship (Amendment) Act has simplified the path to Indian citizenship for minority communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Learn about the latest rules and their impact on citizenship applications in this informative video.
#CAA #CitizenshipAmendmentAct #CAAImplemented #CAAImplementedinIndia #CAARules #ModiGovernment #CitizenshipinIndia #Oneindia
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The Ministry of External Affairs refutes allegations of India's involvement in targeted killings in Pakistan following the 2019 Pulwama attack. Join us as we delve into the details of this denial and the escalating tensions between the two neighboring nations.
#IndiaPakistan #IndiaPakistanRelations #IndiaPakistanTensions #IndiaPakistanConflict #PakistanAssassination #PakistanNews #KargilWar #TheGuardian #PulwamaAttack #Oneindia
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On Wednesday, the government convened a 40-minute meeting with the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission from the United States, who was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs' office located in Delhi's South Block. While specific details of the meeting have not been disclosed, it follows a statement by a US State Department spokesperson the previous day. The spokesperson mentioned that the department is actively monitoring reports concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged New Delhi to ensure a fair and expeditious legal process for the detained Aam Aadmi Party leader.
#ArvindKejriwal #USKejriwalArrest #USReactsToKejriwalArrest #MegaRally #INDIABlocRally #KejriwalArrestOppositionRally #OppositionRallyKejriwalArrest #HighCourtChallenge #ImmediateRelease #KejriwalArrest #LegalAction #DelhiHighCourt #LegalBattle #EnforcementDirectorate #UrgentHearing #LegalJustice #AAPLeader
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India's Ministry of External Affairs sternly protests Germany's commentary on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, citing interference in judicial autonomy. Germany's Deputy Chief of Mission was summoned for clarification. Meanwhile, Kejriwal's arrest, connected to a money laundering probe, sparks domestic political turmoil, with AAP vowing to govern from jail and BJP demanding resignation.
#ArvindKejriwal #Kejriwalarrest #Kejriwal #DelhiCM #EDKejriwal #EDsummon #Politics #PMModi #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The Ministry of External Affairs issued a robust response on Tuesday to China's recent assertions regarding Arunachal Pradesh, dismissing them as "absurd". The spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasised that Arunachal Pradesh is and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India. This statement from the MEA follows closely on the heels of remarks made by the Chinese military just two days prior, asserting that Arunachal Pradesh belongs inherently to China's territory.
#India #China #ArunachalPradesh #MEA #ForeignPolicy #TerritorialDispute #Geopolitics #NationalUnity #InternationalRelations #Diplomacy #BorderIssue #Sovereignty #SouthAsia #PLA #Assertiveness #NationalSecurity #DiplomaticStandoff #PoliticalTensions #RegionalStability #GlobalAffairs
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Ajit Doval met Nikolai Patrushev at a security event in St Petersburg. They discussed bilateral cooperation, condemned terrorism, and addressed security issues.. IndiaTimes
Check out the latest international news highlights in Episode 2 of Oneindia's International News Wrap. This edition covers Elon Musk's postponed visit to India, the influx of Myanmar refugees into Thailand, updates on the China-Taiwan situation, and more. Stay informed with Oneindia's comprehensive coverage of global events. Subscribe now for regular updates!
#InternationalNews #Geopolitics #WorldNews #ElonMusk #MyanmartoThailand #ChinaTaiwanTensions #GayRight #RussiaUkraineWar #Oneindia
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UK Passes Bill , to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda.
Following two years of challenges, British parliament has passed the controversial bill, CNN reports.
The U.K. government will now be able to
redirect asylum seekers to Rwanda, where their claims will be weighed by the East African country.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak celebrated
the bill's passage on April 23. .
We introduced the Rwanda Bill to
deter vulnerable migrants from
making perilous crossings and
break the business model of the
criminal gangs who exploit them. , Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, via statement.
The passing of this legislation will
allow us to do that and make it very
clear that if you come here illegally,
you will not be able to stay, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, via statement.
The U.N. and human rights activists
have condemned the bill. .
Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner
for Refugees, said.
“Protecting refugees requires
all countries – not just those neighboring
crisis zones – to uphold their obligations.”.
This arrangement seeks to shift responsibility
for refugee protection, undermining
international cooperation and setting
a worrying global precedent, Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, via statement .
Amnesty International U.K. referred to the legislation
as "a stain on this country’s moral reputation" , which "takes a hatchet to international legal protections for some of the most vulnerable people in the world.".
Amnesty International U.K. referred to the legislation
as "a stain on this country’s moral reputation" , which "takes a hatchet to international legal protections for some of the most vulnerable people in the world.".
Since the U.K. remains a "signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights,".
the British government could
"face legal challenges in the European
Court of Human Rights," CNN reports.
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that of the 266,940 migrants trying to reach Europe last year, 97% made the treacherous sea crossing from North Africa.
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