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China and India Engage in Strategic Competition for Indian Ocean
India is acting proactively to protect its interests in the Indian Ocean, aware of the consequences of China's growing dominance.
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Government Asserts Illegal Rohingyas Have No Right to Reside in India
The government's affidavit further highlighted the grave security ramifications posed by the continued illegal migration of Rohingyas into India.
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Legal Examination of CAA and Associated Rules Initiated by Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud led the three-judge bench that issued the notices, signaling a forthcoming legal examination of the contentious provisions and their implementation.
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Formation of Seven Ethnic Armed Organization Alliance for Peace Talks
The newly formed alliance replaces the Peace Process Steering Team, but shares its goals of solving political problems through inclusive dialogue and protecting civilians affected by armed conflict
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Bangladesh PM calls upon UNDP to raise more funds for Rohingya
She talked with UNDP goodwill ambassador and Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria at a city hotel in Dhaka.
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AA captured of all 3 Battalions in Rathedaung
The statement said that on March 17, 2024, at about 4 pm, they took control of all three battalions in Rathedaung, Rakhine State. It took them about two weeks to do this, even though the enemy fought back hard.
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UN Secretary-General Expresses Alarm Over Myanmar Airstrike Reports
Myanmar has been convulsed by turmoil since the military seized power from an elected government in a 2021 coup
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India's Citizenship Amendment Act: Balancing Act or Polarizing Policy?
In the 2019 election manifesto, the BJP promised the implementation of the CAA. Amending the Citizenship Act of 1955, the bill was passed in 2019. In the same year, after the President's approval on December 12, the CAA bill was transformed into law.
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Pirates yet to make demands even after 7 days: Hijacking of MV Abdullah
On March 12, 2024, while transporting coal from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates, the vessel was seized by pirates around 450 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia. The ship's crew comprises 23 Bangladeshi sailors, all currently held hostage.
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India's Seven-Phase Electoral Marathon to commence April 19th
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar implicated the monumental scale of the endeavor, with nearly 970 million eligible voters—a figure surpassing the combined populations of the United States, the European Union, and Russia—expected to cast their ballots.
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Myanmar Junta Implements Communication Blackouts Across 80 Townships: Report
The communication blackout has particularly impacted all 17 townships in Rakhine, as well as significant portions of the Sagaing Region and Kayah State.
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Hindu Advocacy Groups Worldwide Laud India's CAA
According to CoHNA, the CAA, which expedites the citizenship process for approximately 31,000 religious minorities fleeing persecution, does not affect existing Indian citizens of any faith.
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KIA and Allies Seize Myanmar Junta's Infantry Battalion 237 Headquarters
Colonel Naw Bu, spokesperson for the KIA, disclosed that the base near Dasai village in Momauk Township was successfully seized on Thursday, marking the culmination of a series of attacks that saw over 20 regime outposts fall in the preceding days.
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Indian Navy Thwarts Hijacking Attempt of Bangladeshi Vessel off Somali Coast
In a statement released on Friday, the Indian Navy said that on receiving intimation on March 12, the LRMP P-81 was immediately deployed and on locating the merchant vessel, MV Abdullah, in the evening, it attempted to establish communication to ascertain the status of the ship's crew members, but, no response was received from the ship.
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Bangladesh Celebrates Bangabandhu's 104th Birth Anniversary and National Children's Day
President Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Hasina will lead the nation in paying homage to Bangabandhu at his mausoleum in Tungipara, laying wreaths in honor of his memory.
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Myanmar Ambassador Urges UN Security Council Action Against Forced Military Conscription
The NUCC and NLD urged global support by encouraging people to sign a petition against the junta's actions, which will be presented to various governments and international organizations.
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Bangladesh Rejects Rohingya Integration, Urges Safe Return to Myanmar
Highlighting the significant strain the Rohingya presence has placed on Bangladesh over the past six years, Masud cautioned against the potential threats of radicalization and violent extremism within the refugee population, which could destabilize the region.
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US ‘concerned’ about CAA implementation in India, says ‘closely monitoring’
Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the Act, stating its purpose is to aid minorities facing religious persecution in these nations. He emphasized that Muslims from these countries can still apply for Indian citizenship under existing laws.
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Arakan Army's Rapid Advance: Junta At A loss
Rapid advances by the AA have resulted in the capture of important towns including Mrauk-U, Ponnagyun, Pauktaw, Minbya, and Kyauktaw. Furthermore, the AA has taken over Taung Pyo Letwe and Ramree, however they are still in conflict over the neighboring townships.
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UN seeking more than $850 mn for Rohingya refugees
Despite a previous appeal for $876 million in aid last year, only a fraction of that amount, $440 million, was received, leaving a substantial gap in funding crucial relief efforts.