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In recent years Myanmar imposed debilitating restrictions on the Rohingya, a Muslim minority demonised as immigrants from Bangladesh. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exiled Rohingyas reminisce about bittersweet past

In exile in Bangladesh, a bittersweet revival of Rohingya culture.

8 May 2019 10:58 AM IST

At present, nearly one million Rohingyas are forced to take shelter in Bangladesh after Myanmars army, responding to attacks by an armed group, launched a brutal campaign against the Muslim minorities in the Rakhine state in 2017. (Photo: ANI)

65 Rohingyas found stranded in southern Thailand

Rohingyas, who belong to the Rakhine state in Myanmar, have been facing extreme persecution by authorities and majority...

12 Jun 2019 5:57 PM IST

Chief Minister herself is provoking violence in the state and employing party workers and police for it, Supriyo said. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata is provoking violence in WB; employing party workers, police...

He also said that it was shocking that Rohingyas were involved in murder of BJP workers of Sandeshkali.

12 Jun 2019 10:16 AM IST

The problem lies with Myanmar as they dont want to take back the Rohingyas by any means though Naypyidaw signed an agreement with Bangladesh promising to repatriate them, Dhaka Tribune quoted Hasina as saying on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Hasina accuses Myanmar of being hesitant in taking back Rohingyas

PM Hasina also expressed concerns about security factors involving Rohingyas as many were found to be engaged in...

10 Jun 2019 2:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina during the annual convocation of Visva Bharati University, in Birbhum, on Friday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Hasina calls for Rohingyas' return to Myanmar from Bangladesh, seeks...

In sharp contrast, Rohingya issue remained untouched by PM Narendra Modi who delivered his address after Bangladesh PM...

25 May 2018 7:08 PM IST

Tension has been growing between the two communities in Sri Lanka over the past year, with some hardline Buddhist groups accusing Muslims of forcing people to convert to Islam and vandalising Buddhist archaeological sites. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka declares 10-day emergency after Buddhist-Muslim clashes

Some Buddhist nationalist have also protested against the presence of Muslim Rohingya asylum-seekers from mostly...

6 March 2018 2:33 PM IST

A view of the inhuman conditions insides a Rohingya camp in the city. There are 70 such camps where about 4,000 Rohingyas live. (Photo: P. Surendra)

Persecuted, Rohingyas look for safety in squalid slums

India has refused to accept the Rohingyas except for the few who came in earlier with UNHCR cards.

24 March 2018 1:32 AM IST

Once the complaint is registered for determination of fake news, the accreditation of the journalist, whoever created and/or propagated the fake news, will be suspended till the determination regarding the fake news is made, the ministry said. (Representational Image | AP)

TV channel pulled up for calling Delhi residents 'rohingya,...

The MD of the channel was directed to reply by June 12 with proof to show that the Bawana residents were 'Bangladeshis'...

4 Jun 2018 8:05 AM IST

Watching TV itself isnt likely bad, but we tend to snack and sit still for prolonged periods while watching. (Photo: Pixabay)

TV channel earns DMC notice for its telecast

The DMC has issued a notice over a report it telecast about the residents of Bawana in north Delhi, its chairman Zafarul...

4 Jun 2018 1:07 AM IST

Manoj Tiwari , BJP Delhi president and Lok Sabha member (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Manoj Tiwari demands Assam-like action against illegals in city

MP writes to Rajnath Singh, says they pose threat to law & order.

2 Aug 2018 2:14 AM IST

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said the Centre has not filed any affidavit in the Supreme Court in regard to the Rohingyas matter. (Photo: File | PTI)

All Rohingyas in India are illegal migrants, says Kiren Rijiju

The home ministry would then urge the ministry of external affairs to take up their deportation with Myanmar.

1 Aug 2018 1:46 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said PM Modi has achieved huge success in taking the fight against terrorism on international forum. (Photo: PTI | File)

States asked to get biometrics of illegal immigrants

Since Rohingyas were illegal migrants they do not qualify for getting any valid or legal documents.

29 Sept 2018 6:32 AM IST