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The Diary of West Bengal: A Bold Exploration of History, Culture, and Cont
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 2: "The Diary of West Bengal" starring Arshin Mehta, Gauri Shankar and Yajur Marwah in the lead roles* delves deep into the heart of a region steeped in rich history and complex cultural dynamics. With a backdrop of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar and ille
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On PIL by Rohingyas against Facebook hate speech, Delhi HC says robust gri
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Delhi High Court has passed an order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) moved by two Rohingya refugees against hateful content and speeches that originate from India on the Facebook platform and said that as there is a robust grievance redressal mechanism in existence, the petitioners
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Delhi HC reserves order on plea moved by Rohingya refugees for removal of
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved the order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) moved by two Rohingya refugees and sought direction from Facebook India and the Centre to monitor and promptly suspend or remove hate speech and harmful content that originates in India from its platform
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PIL in Delhi HC, seeks direction to Facebook to remove hate speech origina
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The plea stated that the presence of Rohingya refugees in India is a highly politicized matter, and as such they are disproportionately targeted with harmful content on Facebook painting the group as a threat to India, often referring to the group as "terrorists", "infiltrators" and exaggera
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Indonesia: Students storm into Rohingya refugee camp, demand deportation
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A large crowd of Indonesian students stormed into a convention camp housing Rohingya refugees from Myanmar on Wednesday demanding their deportation, CNN reported.
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SC notice to Centre on plea seeking release of Rohingya refugees detained
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking the release of Rohingya refugees who have been allegedly detained illegally and arbitrarily in jails/detention centres or juvenile homes across the country.
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Japan signs USD 2.9 million deal with UNHCR for Rohingya support
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Japan has pledged to provide approximately USD 2.9 million (JPY 391 million) to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to assist Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh, Dhaka Tribune reported.
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Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Streets in Sittwe were turned into rivers as the biggest storm to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than a decade surged through the seaside town.
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US announces USD 26 million in humanitarian aid to Bangladesh, Myanmar
Updated : 3 years ago IST
With this new funding, the US' total assistance for those affected by the Rakhine State and Rohingya crisis has reached nearly USD 2.1 billion since August 2017, when over 7,40,000 Rohingya were forced to flee to safety in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, according to a press statement issued by the
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UN Human Rights Chief calls for coordinated regional approach to protect M
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"More than 2,400 Rohingya have sought to leave Bangladesh and Myanmar in 2022 alone, and I am deeply saddened that over 200 have reportedly lost their lives on the way. Recent reports indicate that overcrowded and unsafe boats carrying Rohingyas have been left to drift for days on end withou
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Boat adrift at sea for weeks carrying Rohingya refugees reaches Indonesia'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A boat carrying Rohingya refugees which was adrift for a month at Sea has finally landed in Indonesia's Aceh, VOA news reported on Monday citing the two rights groups that have been tracking the vessel.
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UN urges rescue of refugees adrift in Andaman Sea
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations on Friday urged South Asian countries to rescue around 190 desperate people, who are on the verge of perishing at sea, adrift somewhere between the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
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