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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Laws must be strictly applied against illegal migrants: Bengal MLA Nawsad Siddique
Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Nawsad Siddique has called for strict legal action against illegal immigrants following Operation Sindoor, during which over 2,000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have reportedly been deported since early May. Emphasising the need for the rule of law, Siddique said, 'Whoever is an illegal citizen in India, whether they are Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Afghanistani, or anyone else, our country is a democracy, we have a Constitution, we have laws, and we all must abide by them. Against illegal migrants, the law should be strictly enforced.' His remarks come amid mounting political pressure on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal to clarify its stance on the deportations. When asked whether Trinamool would allow illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to stay in Bengal or take action to expel them, Siddique responded cautiously: 'I don't know what they will do. Those who come illegally, the laws that exist in our country should be applied to them strictly.' According to media reports, since the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, Indian authorities have deported more than 2,000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The operation followed a nationwide verification drive aimed at identifying undocumented foreign nationals. Many of these individuals, the reports state, were airlifted in Indian Air Force aircraft from various detention centres across the country to border points in eastern India. They were then placed in temporary camps under the custody of the Border Security Force (BSF), where they were given food and provided with Bangladeshi currency if necessary. After brief detention, they were 'pushed back' into Bangladesh. Additionally, Delhi Police have, in a concerted capital-wide drive, identified 470 people as illegal Bangladeshi migrants and another 50 as foreigners who have overstayed and deported them via the land border to Bangladesh.
Mint
21-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
China, Pakistan agree to expand CPEC to Afghanistan for regional ‘peace, stability, and development'
China and Pakistan, on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, have agreed to expand their bilateral Economic Corridor to Afghanistan after Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with the Chinese and Afghanistani delegation at Beijing, reported the news agency PTI. Pakistan's Ishaq Dar met with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi at an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing on Wednesday. 'Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan stand together for regional peace, stability, and development,' said Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in a social media post on the platform X. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan's post on the social media platform X, the three foreign ministers 'reaffirmed' that the trilateral cooperation seeks to promote regional security and economic connectivity in order to boost trade and development in the nations. 'They agreed to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan,' according to the official post on X. The Foreign Ministry also said that the three foreign ministers shared their commitments to countering 'terrorism' in the region and fostering development and stability in the nations. They also announced that the 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers' meeting will be held in Kabul. 'The Ministers underscored their shared commitment to countering terrorism and fostering stability and development in the region,' according to the post. 'It was agreed that the 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting will be held in Kabul at an early, mutually convenient date,' said the Ministry in the post on X. This is the first Pakistan-China meeting along with Afghanistan since the India-Pakistan conflict, which started after the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, and India's retaliation move against terrorism in Operation Sindoor. According to the official announcement from the Pakistan government, both nations explored discussions about cooperation in trade, investment ICT, agriculture, industrialization, and other key sectors. 'They discussed enhancing diplomatic engagement, strengthening communications, and taking practical steps to boost trade, infrastructure, and development as key drivers of shared prosperity,' according to the post. The two nations agreed to maintain close communication and coordination at all levels, including multilateral forums, to advance their individual goals.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Business
- India Today
Pak blocks Afghan trucks after India closes Attari border following J&K attack
India-Afghanistan trade through the Attari-Wagah border has stopped after Pakistan denied passage to Afghan trucks. This comes after India closed the route for travellers following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed direct trade between India and Pakistan via the integrated check post at Attari had mostly stopped after the Pulwama attack in 2019, Afghan goods were still entering India via this route. Around 40-45 Afghan trucks carrying dry fruits, apples, and other goods were reaching Attari daily. This movement has now ceased after India closed the Attari border following the April 22 terror attack in Baisaran communication has been received from the Pakistan side that now no Afghanistani trucks will be entering India. In the last two days, no Afghan truck has come to Attari. So the trade is shut and Pakistan has closed it," said Suraj Handa from the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI), speaking to India Today over the phone. It is important to note that only Afghan imports were allowed through this route. Indian exports to Afghanistan were not permitted via halt in trade has affected not just importers but also local workers and transporters. Afghan goods used to be picked up by local porters and trucks at the ICP. With the suspension, this activity has stopped, impacting local employment and businesses."The Indo-Pakistan trade was almost shut at this border after India imposed 200 percent duties after the Pulwama attack in 2019. Now just Afghan goods were coming to India and now that has also closed as Pakistan has announced that they won't allow their land for the trucks to cross to India," said importer Rajdeep the economy is impacted, but we respect the decision of the Indian Government," he added. A local porter said, "More than 1,400 porters work in Attari and with the closure of trade, households are impacted."Karabir Singh, who runs a dhaba near the border, said, "Trade has been a major source of employment for the locals but with this closure a major impact has come. Porters have to look after their families but now with the closure of the border, everything seems gloomy for them."The shutdown of the Attari-Wagah route for Afghan imports has led to a complete pause in goods movement via this land Watch
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
KKR vs GT, IPL 2025: Why have Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje been dropped by Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata: KKR's Quinton de Kock during a practice session ahead of the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in match 39 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens on Monday, bringing in Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Moeen Ali as replacements for Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje. "The pitch looks on the drier side, and when we bowl we want to see how it is behaving. It is a chasing ground. We spoke after the last game. The players are working very hard. There is a motivation to go up the ladder. I am positive about all players. Not too worried about middle-order," said Rahane after winning the toss. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! KKR, seventh in the IPL points table, have been forced into making the changes following their embarrassing 95 all out show against Punjab Kings last week. De Kock, former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter, has been dropped for Gurbaz. This is Afghanistani youngster's first match of the season. After the 95 run show, they've reinforced their batting further with all-rounder Moeen Ali coming in for Anrich Nortje. 'I take the blame': Ajinkya Rahane after KKR's defeat to Punjab Kings Gujarat Titans, the IPL 2022 champions, currently lead the points table with five wins from seven matches. GT also hold a 2-1 advantage in head-to-head encounters against KKR. GT captain Shubman Gill commented on the match conditions: "Don't think there will be any dew. So it should be a good game. The way we have been bowling has been great. We have been contributing with wickets. The skill set that he (Rashid Khan, GT vice-captain) brings with his bowling has been great." Gully To Glory: Ramandeep Singh's journey from Chandigarh to Team India via KKR Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Impact Subs: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, and Anukul Roy. Gujarat Titans XI: Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. Impact Subs: Ishant Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Karim Janat, and Arshad Khan.
