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Government Aims for Coordination with States to Address Illegal Migration

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11 months ago

March 13, 2025

Highlighting the urgent need to address illegal recruitment, the Centre has called for enhanced coordination among states to combat the challenges posed by illegal migration. “Only through collaborative and unified efforts can we effectively confront the issue of illegal migration,” stated Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh at the Recruiting Agents’ Conclave, which was attended by representatives from various central ministries and state governments.

Mr. Singh emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring that Indians traveling abroad are equipped with high-level skills through ongoing skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling initiatives. “The Government of India has been actively promoting skill-based, safe, and legal migration and mobility,” he noted.

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Stressing the vital role of Recruiting Agents in the emigration process, he remarked on their significant contribution to facilitating safe and legal migration. “However, there is still a considerable amount of work needed to prevent illegal recruitment occurring in the field,” he added.
Mr. Singh urged recruiting agents to promote safe, legal, and ethical migration practices and avoid exploiting individuals in vulnerable situations. “We want to protect our nationals from falling for fraudulent job offers marketed by unregistered agents. Such practices tarnish the reputation of legitimate jobs facilitated by registered agents and undermine the trust you’ve built over the years,” he explained, encouraging agents to report any instances of illegal recruitment they may encounter.
The minister also mentioned that India’s passport issuance has nearly doubled, reflecting the country’s perspective of viewing the world as a global job market. “Helping those who travel abroad for work or education and ensuring their welfare, especially in challenging situations, has become a key objective of our foreign policy,” he stated.
While the government recognizes the crucial contributions of Indian migrant workers to the country’s economy and global standing, it remains aware of the challenges and risks they face overseas, the minister concluded.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.