Ranchi, Jan 15 (IANS) The return of migrant workers from Jharkhand, who were abducted and kept in captivity by terrorists in the West African nation of Niger, has brought joy and relief to their families and the entire neighbourhood. They thank the Indian government for helping them out.These five labourers, who are residents of Dondolo village in Bagodar block of Giridih district, had gone to Niger about eight months ago in search of employment, where they were working on a transmission line pr…
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New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Indian passports jumped five places in global mobility rankings in 2026, offering visa‑free, visa‑on‑arrival or eTA access to 55 destinations, a report said on Wednesday.The Henley Passport Index placed India at 80th spot sharing this rank with Algeria and Niger. Singapore, which topped the list, has visa-free access to 192 countries. Japan (188 destinations) and South Korea followed closely, highlighting the connection of travel freedom with the economic strength …
Borno (Nigeria), Dec 25 (IANS) An explosion tore through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, during evening prayers, killing at least ten worshippers, according to local media reports. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has once again raised fears over renewed militant violence in a region that has endured years of insurgency.No armed group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.Militia leader Babakura Kolo described the i…