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Asia’s ultra-right consensus: ‘Liberal politics, sold by western funded NGOs, isn’t the answer’
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Mubashir Hasan – Man who yearned for peace through empowerment of people in the Subcontinent
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Modi’s visit to Bangladesh deferred
Bangladesh told India fresh dates for the commemorative events would be conveyed later.
Namo’s India a parody of Zia’s oppressive regime in Pakistan?
Zia's theological reforms created conditions of 'mob rule'. Summative justice at the local level reflected the lack of rule of law as a principle. Religion and sectarian majoritarianism were invoked to suppress dissent and to dispense with democracy. Is this where India is headed today?
Illegal border crossing: More Indians cross over to B’Desh than Bangladeshis to India
Migration from India to Bangladesh has increased by 50% in one year
Large-scale Bangladeshi migration to Assam a myth?
Migration data released by Census department debunks claims of ethno-chauvinist groups
Minorities in neighbouring countries -FAQs
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India condemns attack on Nankana Sahib, asks Pak to take urgent action
The statement issued by MEA condemns “wanton acts of destruction and desecration of the holy place” and has called upon Pakistan “take immediate steps to ensure the safety, security and welfare” of Sikhs there.
Bangladesh admits 999 cases of illegal immigration to India
Bangladesh’s Border Guards for the first time in decades has released the number of illegal immigrants to India
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The niggardly standard of Indian diplomacy with respect to three of its neighbouring countries : Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, is getting exposed.
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