Rohingya refugees
Chief Justice Questions India's Obligations Toward Illegal Rohingya Immigrants in Missing Persons Case
Dec 02, 2025 10:22 pm CST
In a critical hearing, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questioned the extent of state obligations toward illegal immigrants as the Supreme Court addressed a petition concerning five missing Rohingya. The Chief Justice emphasized prioritizing Indian citizens while maintaining humane treatment for all, with the case adjourned to December 16 for further consideration alongside similar pending petitions.
BJP Slams Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Over "Judges Talk for TRPs" Comment on Rohingya Issue
Dec 02, 2025 06:33 pm CST
A political controversy has erupted between BJP and Trinamool Congress after MP Kalyan Banerjee criticized Chief Justice Surya Kant's comments on Rohingya refugees. BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Banerjee of attacking constitutional institutions for vote bank politics, while Banerjee claimed judges now "talk more to increase TRPs" rather than focusing on judgments.
Tragedy at Sea: 7 Dead, 13 Rescued as Myanmar Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Malaysian Waters
Nov 10, 2025 01:36 am CST
Malaysian authorities have recovered seven bodies and rescued 13 survivors after a vessel carrying approximately 300 Myanmar migrants capsized near Malaysia. The boat, which departed from Myanmar's Rakhine state, is believed to have split passengers into three smaller vessels, with one sinking near Thailand's Tarutao Island. The UNHCR reports that around 5,200 Rohingya refugees have undertaken dangerous sea journeys this year, with nearly 600 reported missing or dead.