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South Korea sanctions 15 individuals, 132 entities over online scams in So
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
South Korea on Thursday announced independent sanctions against 15 individuals and 132 entities involved in transnational crimes in Southeast Asia, primarily targeting online scams that defraud South Korean nationals, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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"Effective immediately": US halts Afghan immigration processing after DC N
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US has halted all immigration processing for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members were shot near the White House. President Trump called the attack "an act of terror" and said the suspect arrived in 2021, urging a review of all Afghans who entered the country.
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"Fully functional": MEA on Visa regime for tourism, business purposes for
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday confirmed that the visa regime for tourism and business purposes for Chinese nationals is now "fully functional, "marking the end of a five-year suspension imposed after the 2020 border clashes.
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'Agencies working together...': US Embassy on crackdown of illegal Lucknow
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Embassy in India highlighted on Wednesday that Indian and American agencies are working together to dismantle international networks and prevent future scams. The statement came after the crackdown on an illegal call centre in Lucknow, which was targeting American nationals.
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CBI busts illegal Lucknow call centre targeting US nationals
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the CBI, the agency had registered a case on 24 September 2024 and had earlier conducted extensive searches at multiple locations linked to the accused. In September 2024, the agency dismantled four illegal call centres operating in Pune, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam.
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Global liberal alliance unanimously denounces China's transnational repres
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A resolution proposed by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Fan Yun to denounce China's transnational repression against Taiwanese individuals was unanimously adopted by the Liberal International, a worldwide coalition of liberal and progressive democratic political parties, as re
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284,000 Afghans deported from Iran, Pakistan and Turkey in one month
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Iran says six million foreign nationals live in the country and over 1.5 million Afghans have returned this year, mostly voluntarily. Afghan migrants report growing restrictions, while Afghanistan says over 284,000 people have been deported recently. UNHCR warns of rising expulsions amid dec
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Delhi Police busts international fake call centre, 8 held while alleged ki
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the operation, police found that the building used for the call centre was registered in the name of Sanu's younger brother, Rehan alias Tinny. The building has been sealed for further investigation, officials said.
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China's aggressive posturing sparks security fears for Japanese nationals
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japan has urged its citizens living in or visiting China to exercise heightened caution as political friction intensifies over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan. The Japanese government advised avoiding crowds, watching surroundings closely, and refraining from trave
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MEA cautions against job fraud cases as Iran suspends visa-free access for
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory on Monday for Indian nationals travelling to Iran, cautioning them against fake job scams. This advisory comes after Tehran suspended the visa-free facility due to a surge in trafficking cases.
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Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat lead medal tally at inaugural Indian Pickl
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Rajasthan have secured two medals each, with Goa and Assam also registering one win apiece. These results set up a thrilling finish as the remaining medal matches continue to unfold.
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Pakistan arrests over 100,000 Afghans as returns surge, UNHCR data shows
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A UNHCR report said more than 100,000 Afghan nationals were arrested or detained in Pakistan in 2025, mainly in Balochistan and Punjab. Returns and deportations to Afghanistan rose after border reopenings and government orders, with many leaving due to fear of arrest.
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