Human Trafficking
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276 of 303 passengers detained in France return to India
Twenty-five of the remaining passengers have sought asylum in the European country and two others are involved in an investigation related to human trafficking.
Scroll Staff
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France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians for suspected human trafficking
The Indian embassy has been granted consular access to the passengers.
Scroll Staff
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NIA conducts raids in 10 states, UTs in human trafficking cases
The agency said that the operation was aimed at busting trafficking networks involved in smuggling ‘illegal migrants’ across the India-Bangladesh border.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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On Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, India must reunite citizens trafficked to Myanmar with their families
News reports say that hundreds of Indians have been lured to the country with false promises of jobs.
Nandita Haksar
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Six girls trafficked from Assam rescued by police across four states
The girls were rescued from Assam, Haryana, Nagaland and Rajasthan.
Scroll Staff
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In Bihar, Seemanchal has emerged as a ‘hub of women trafficking’
Locals say the problem is endemic and women from poor families are the most frequent targets.
Waquar Hasan, IndiaSpend.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Worsening droughts and cyclones fuel fears of trafficking of climate migrants in India
People fleeing extreme weather events are more vulnerable to forced labour, finds a report.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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With just Rs 5,000 in compensation fund, West Bengal struggles to pay trafficking survivors
There is a mismatch between the state’s allocations and the amounts awarded by its district legal services authorities, budget documents show.
Snigdhendu Bhattacharya, IndiaSpend.com
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Chhattisgarh girl dies by suicide after being kidnapped and sold seven times, say police
The case is being investigated by the police of three states – Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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When it comes to human trafficking, we must question the narrative around rescuing survivors
We often look for one voice, one face, one individual to laud for their courage and heroism that helped save the rest of humanity.
Roop Sen
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California: Indian couple charged for holding man hostage in storage room of liquor store
The couple was arrested when an Alcoholic Beverage Control inspector found the man, also from India, in a back room at their store in Gilroy.
Scroll Staff
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Child trafficking: Lack of data is hindering the work of Indian agencies and NGOs
In 2016, nearly half the trafficked children were pushed into forced labour and another 22% sold into prostitution.
Shreehari Paliath and Chaitanya Mallapur, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing