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Mass deportations from Iran leave Afghan migrants stranded in extreme cond
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thousands of Afghan migrants deported from Iran are facing extreme heat, lack of shelter, food, and water at the Islam Qala border. The crisis is worsening daily, with over 31,000 arrivals in 24 hours. UNICEF and Khaama Press report urgent need for coordinated humanitarian aid and support.
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"First Notebandi, now Votebandi": Pappu Yadav slams EC over voter list rev
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Yadav alleged that the EC is demanding proof of citizenship dating back to before 1987, documents he claims most Dalits, Adivasis and migrant labourers do not possess.
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"Voter list revision in Bihar undermines constitutional rights, electoral
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a release, Madani warned that this "hasty and unclear process based on arbitrary and one-sided instructions" could disenfranchise millions of citizens, particularly migrant workers, minorities, and marginalised communities, by depriving them of their fundamental right to vote.
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Surge in Afghan migrant deportations sparks warnings of humanitarian crisi
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 714,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran in 2025, 70% forcibly deported, raising alarm among the UN and rights groups. Tolo News reports growing fears of a humanitarian crisis, especially as families and women are increasingly affected. Calls continue to halt forced deportations immed
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Over 5,000 unaccompanied Afghan children return from Iran: UNICEF
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNICEF reported that over 5,000 unaccompanied Afghan children have returned from Iran via the Islam Qala border. Many face risks of exploitation and abuse. According to TOLO News, 150,000 people returned in June alone, just days before Iran's deadline for Afghan migrants to leave its territo
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Afghan returnees arrive with 'empty hands, uncertain future
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Afghan government says over 72,000 families have returned in three months, including nearly 100,000 via the Iran-Afghanistan border in just three days.
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Owaisi writes to EC over special intensive revision of electoral rolls in
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the AIMIM chief said, "Our request to the Election Commission of India is that we want a detailed explanation on the concerns which we have highlighted in the written representation which we have sent to the Election Commissioners."
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UN: Afghans face highest global resettlement needs for 2026 as deportation
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNHCR estimates that 2.5 million refugees will need resettlement in 2026, with Afghans as the largest group. Over 393,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan this year, TOLO News reported. Afghan citizens are urging better support and education to avoid forced migration.
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Kerala: 3 migrant workers dead after building collapses in Thrissur; minis
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to officials, the building housed 17 people at the time of the incident, and the deceased have been identified as Rubal, Rahul and Alim.
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NGT initiates Suo Motu proceedings in Punjab illegal firecracker factory b
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The explosion took place around 2 AM in a two-storey illegal firecracker factory located in Sinhewala village near Lambi, in Sri Muktsar Sahib district, Punjab. The blast claimed the lives of five migrant workers and injured at least 29 others.
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G7 leaders pledge joint action to tackle migrant smuggling
Updated : 9 months ago IST
G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fight migrant smuggling and human trafficking by strengthening border controls, targeting criminal networks, and working with social media and transport firms. They aim to protect vulnerable migrants and boost international cooperation through the
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"India's measured, restrained response through Op Sindoor appreciated by a
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Ambassador of India to Croatia, Arun Goel, on Tuesday highlighted the widespread appreciation among Croatians for India's response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam through Operation Sindoor.
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