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Hundreds feared dead in Italy migrant shipwreck

Italy on Friday mourned the 300 African asylum-seekers feared dead in the worst ever Mediterranean refugee disaster, as the government appealed for Europe to stem the influx of migrants. Duration: 00:37

Oct 4, 2013

FIFA on defensive over Qatar labour rights

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter on Friday went on the defensive over claims of widespread abuse of migrant workers preparing for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, acknowledging concerns but saying it could not step in. Duration: 0:27

Oct 4, 2013

Dozens dead in migrant boat disaster near Italy

At least 92 asylum-seekers drowned and 150 were rescued after a boat carrying some 500 people caught fire and capsized near an Italian island on Thursday, officials and media reports said. Duration: 00:35

Oct 3, 2013

Gulf dreams turn to dust for Nepal migrant workers

A Nepali migrant worker describes the reality of working conditions after he was lured to the Gulf by the prospect of earning the kind of money he could only dream of in his impoverished homeland.Duration: 00:54

Sep 28, 2013

Bomb blast kills 9, injures 11 in Manipur

Imphal, Sep 14 (ANI): An unexpected bomb blast has claimed 9 lives and injured 11 others at Imphal in Manipur on Friday. According to police, the bomb exploded at around 7.35 p.m inside a makeshift shed of certain workers in the city. Reportedly, the incident took place when a group of migrant labourers, hailing from the neighbouring state of Assam were resting in this temporary shed.

Sep 14, 2013

Manipur Bomb Blast: 8 Killed, 13 Injured; Police Suspect Local Militant Groups

At least eight people were killed and 13 others injured in a powerful blast that took place in the heart of Manipur state capital Imphal on Friday evening. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast at the time of filing this report but police suspect the involvement of local rebel groups in the attack.

Sep 14, 2013

Malaysia: 40 Indonesian Illegal Labourers Feared Dead after Boat Capsizes

In an untoward incident, more than 40 Indonesian nationals working as illegal labourers on way to their native place have reportedly gone missing after their boat drowned near Malaysia's Johor state on Thursday night.

Aug 3, 2013

Indian Woman Repeatedly Raped in Britain, Forced to Clean Vomit With Her Clothes

A 40-year-old woman from Hyderabad, India, was raped, beaten, burned, given out-of date food, and was passed between three middle-class families as a slave for years in Britain.

Apr 21, 2013

Top 10 Events that Shook India's Political Scene in 2012

The year 2012 witnessed several popular and controversial political events.

Dec 31, 2012

Raj Thackeray Takes Shot at Hindi Channels Now; Bihar CM Seeks Action

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday drew another controversy after he warned of a ban on Hindi news channels for misquoting his speeches and statements.

Sep 3, 2012

Violence on North-East People: Other Target Attacks Across India

In a rather shameful paradox on the day India celebrated its 66th Independence Day people from the northern region began fleeing Bangalore city over concerns for their safety.

Aug 16, 2012

World Bank to Offer ₹5.55 Billion for Bihar Rural Development Project

The World Bank, government of India, and the Bihar government on Monday signed an agreement for $100 million in additional funds for the ongoing development of rural development programme "Jeevika".

Jul 10, 2012

I Was Born In a Distant And Dusty Village: Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expresses his gratitude to the people of Assam for giving "affection", "friendship" and "home" when he became homeless.

Apr 20, 2012

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Key points of Justice Srikrishna Committee's report on the demand of statehood for Telangana

Jan 6, 2011

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