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India reacts strongly to the criticism at the United Nations and said it was perplexed by the top UN human rights officials criticism of New Delhis approach to Rohingya refugees. (Photo: AP)

Rights body in SC against Rohingyas deportation move

The plea has challenged the notification of the central government asking for identification and deportation of all...

22 Sept 2017 3:33 AM IST

The NHRC recently issued a notice to the Centre over its plan to deport Rohingyas, who are residing in various parts of India. (Photo: AFP)

Rohingyas illegal immigrants, not against law to deport them: Rajnath...

The Centre had said the continuance of the Rohingyas' immigration and their stay was found to have serious national...

21 Sept 2017 12:45 PM IST

Young Rohingya Muslims stand on a slope and stretch their arms out to receive food being distributed near Balukhali refugee camp in Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh Army told to build shelters for Rohingyas

Extra water pumps have been installed at some locations, and concrete rings for latrines stockpiled along the roadside.

21 Sept 2017 6:49 AM IST

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over recently from Myanmar into Bangladesh, stand in queues to receive food being distributed near Balukhali refugee camp in Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

BSF seals Indo-Bangla border, steps up vigil in the wake of Rohingya...

According to a data of the BSF, the force apprehended 175 Rohingyas along the Indo-Bangla border in between 2013 and...

20 Sept 2017 8:33 PM IST

Giriraj Singh had called for a mass sterilisation to control the population in the country after demonetisation. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Pak should take away Rohingyas, says Giriraj Singh

The minister reiterated the government's stand that Rohingyas are illegal migrants who pose a threat to India's internal...

20 Sept 2017 2:37 AM IST

Kashmiri government employees shout slogans during a protest against the persecution of Myanmars Rohingya Muslim minority in Srinagar. (Photo: AP)

Kashmiri raps for Rohingya refugees

Emcee Ame' composed the song to highlight their plight.

20 Sept 2017 2:32 AM IST

Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Will you ask Dalai Lama to leave India?'

Will Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka be sent back as punishment for Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, says Omar Abdullah.

20 Sept 2017 2:12 AM IST

The video criticises Myanmars State Counsellor and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and takes a dig at her for being chosen for Nobel Peace Prize. (Photo: AP)

Kashmiri band 'Emcee Ame' composes song in solidarity with Rohingyas

Suu Kyi on Monday while breaking her silence on the issue said that Myanmar 'does not fear international scrutiny.'

19 Sept 2017 3:43 PM IST

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives at Delhi airport. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh doesn't expect help from US on Rohingya issue: Hasina

'He just asked how is Bangladesh? I said it's doing very well, but the only problem that we have is refugees from...

19 Sept 2017 11:52 AM IST

Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

J&K ex-CM questions Centre's claim of Rohingya Muslims being 'security...

The Centre also said the plan to deport the Rohingya refugees was a policy decision and the court should desist from...

19 Sept 2017 3:21 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Govt: 40,000 Rohingyas to be deported

Union home minister Rajnath Singh, meanwhile, said it was now for the Supreme Court to take a call on the issue.

19 Sept 2017 2:00 AM IST

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen. (Photo: AFP)

B'desh shelters Rohingyas for vote, not for humanity: Taslima

Taslima questioned if Bangladesh would offer refuge to the Rohingyas, if they were not Muslims, but Hindus, Buddhists,...

18 Sept 2017 4:36 PM IST