Rohingyas

India will see if Rohingyas can return to Myanmar, says Foreign Secretary

UN has put the total number of Rohingya refugees that have arrived in Bangladesh from Myanmar since August 25 at 604,000.

Oct 26, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Muslim outfits to hold massive rally in support of Rohingyas in Kolkata today

As many as 14 Muslim organisations will hold a massive protest march in support of Rohingyas in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Oct 24, 2017, 07:31 AM IST

We're determined to fight violent extremism and terrorism together, says Sushma Swaraj in Bangladesh

This is Sushma Swaraj's second visit to Bangladesh as External Affairs Minister.

Oct 22, 2017, 18:31 PM IST

Myanmar military leaders accountable in Rohingya crisis: US

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmar`s military leadership responsible for its harsh crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority.

Oct 18, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

5 dead, dozens missing as Rohingya boat sinks in Bangladesh

At least five people were killed and dozens left missing after a boat packed with Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine state for Bangladesh sank in a river that separates the two nations, a border guard official said.

Oct 16, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

No Rohingyas to be deported till further hearing, says SC; calls for balance between human rights and national security

The Supreme Court categorically stated that no Rohingyas refugee should be deported until the next date of hearing in the case.

Oct 13, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear Rohingya refugees' plea on October 13

The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to hear on October 13 the petition filed by Rohingya Muslims challenging the government's stand to deport them back to Myanmar.

Oct 03, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

India opens two border crossing points with Myanmar, Bangladesh

India has opened two immigration check posts along the borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, a reflection of its growing closeness with the two eastern neighbours.

Oct 01, 2017, 12:41 PM IST

Oxford removes Suu Kyi portrait after Rohingya criticism

"The college received the gift of a new painting earlier this month which will be exhibited for a period. The painting of Aung San Suu Kyi has meanwhile been moved to storage," the college said in a statement.

Sep 30, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

Keep national security in mind while taking a call on Rohingyas: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday asked the central government to keep national security in mind while taking a decision on Rohingyas who are seeking shelter in the country.

Sep 30, 2017, 13:15 PM IST

At world's largest refugee settlement, Rohingyas face humanitarian 'nightmare'

Rashida Begum steers clear of the water pump near the reeking latrine shared by more than 100 families in a grim corner of Bangladesh that has grown into one of the world's largest refugee settlements in just weeks.

Sep 30, 2017, 10:12 AM IST

Pakistan can use Rohingyas as terrorists, says J&K Deputy CM

Nirmal Singh on Wednesday said Pakistan can use Rohingyas as terrorists.

Sep 27, 2017, 22:34 PM IST

Hindus recount massacre in Myanmar as mass graves unearthed

Myanmar's army has defended its operation as a proportionate crackdown on the Rohingya "extremist terrorists".

Sep 27, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Varun Gandhi has Nehru ideologies, misfit in BJP: Digvijaya Singh

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday attempted to take a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by backing its MP Varun Gandhi's stand on Rohingya Muslims issue.

Sep 27, 2017, 13:09 PM IST

How BSF is stopping Rohingya Muslims from entering India

The BSF has enhanced patrolling along 22 sensitive and vulnerable spots in West Bengal and is using local language skills as well as intel to check the influx of Rohingyas into the country.

Sep 25, 2017, 09:25 AM IST

Mass grave of 28 Hindus found in Myanmar; Army blames Rohingya 'militants'

More than 420,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh since August 25.

Sep 24, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Mass grave of 28 Hindus found in Myanmar: Army

"Security members found and dug up 28 dead bodies of Hindus who were cruelly violently and killed by ARSA extremist Bengali terrorists in Rakhine State," a statement posted on the army chief`s website said.

Sep 24, 2017, 20:16 PM IST

Bangladesh Hindus cut down Durga Puja expense to fund Rohingyas

The puja celebration committees across Bangladesh had been asked to save and establish a fund to aid to the Rohingya refugees.

Sep 24, 2017, 11:34 AM IST

Bengal's child rights body moves SC in support of Rohingyas

Ananya Chakraborty, Chairperson of the rights panel, said the plea has been accepted in the apex court registry and would be heard on the date already fixed.

Sep 21, 2017, 16:52 PM IST