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Iranian woman admits to duping US citizen at airport with absconding husband, similar thefts across Delhi

The 52-yr-old was arrested from a guesthouse in Saket Thursday, while the husband managed to escape. The woman has said that they were struggling with financial crisis.

India donates $2.5 million to UNRWA amid Israel-Hamas war while US, UK funds remain frozen

India began extending financial support for UNRWA in 2002, far later than the US and European Union (EU), which began donations in the 1950s and 1970s, respectively.

Granted Indian citizenship under CAA, Hindu migrants from Pakistan embrace ticket to ‘freedom’

Two of the first families to get citizenship under CAA have no regrets about leaving Pakistan despite hardships, but worry about loved ones who are still waiting or left behind.

Proof of nationality, date of entry to India — what’s required for citizenship under CAA rules

In 39-page document, MHA explains process for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan on how to obtain citizenship through naturalisation or registration.

Chin rebel leader lauds India’s help to Myanmar civilians, bats for political solution to end strife

State Administration Council — the government under Min Aung Hlaing — has already been 'morally defeated' by resistance forces, Chin National Front vice-chairman Sui Khar says

Modi govt ‘silent’ on aid pleas, Mizoram asks MPs, MLAs & public to donate for incoming Manipuris

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga makes displeasure with the Union govt public through Twitter post, says 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas applies to my Zo ethnic tribes in Manipur too'.

What Myanmar refugees in Delhi want from Indian govt: Official status & exit permit, but above all, dignity

Having fled tense homeland Myanmar, old and new asylum seekers in the capital not only struggle to make ends meet but also face racial abuse.

Junta conducts multiple air strikes in Thantlang, two Chin fighters killed in fresh offensive

Fighter jets dropped multiple bombs Saturday near Sopum & nearby villages located on road to Chin National Front headquarters Camp Victoria. Indian airspace not violated.

Mizoram opens hearts & doors to Bangladeshi Kuki-Chin refugees — ‘like Jerusalem for Israelis’

Young Mizo Association urges Union govt to consider case of refugees on humanitarian grounds. Kuki-Chins, who share ties with Mizos, are fleeing military action in Chittagong Hill Tracts.

We need to bridge the education gap for refugees, says new UNHCR report

At all levels, refugee enrolment is lower than that of non-refugees. As refugee children get older, however, the picture rapidly worsens.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.