Migrant Crisis
South India ports log surge in traffic as ships skip crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Industry bodies said at least 10 per cent of normal cargo is being diverted from Sri Lanka to Indian ports due to multiple reasons like congestion and shortage in fuel availability
 "South India ports log surge in traffic as ships skip crisis-hit Sri Lanka")
Germany eases path to permanent residency for migrants with new bill
Tens of thousands of migrants, who have been living in Germany for years without permission to remain in the country, will be eligible for residency after the government approved a new migration bill
 "Germany eases path to permanent residency for migrants with new bill")
Malaysia's Supermax adopts new management policy on migrant workers
The policy will cover workers who left the company before October 2019, Supermax said in a statement filed with the stock exchange
 "Malaysia's Supermax adopts new management policy on migrant workers")
40% fewer migrant children held at largest emergency shelter in US
The number of migrant children housed at Biden administration's largest emergency shelter for those who crossed the US-Mexico border alone has dropped by more than 40 per cent since mid-June
 "40% fewer migrant children held at largest emergency shelter in US")
Crushed in first wave, migrant workers have few jobs, little support again
Little attention has been paid to relief and social protection to migrant workers during state lockdowns this year, study says.
 "Crushed in first wave, migrant workers have few jobs, little support again")
Centre's responsibility to put money into bank accounts of migrants: Rahul
The Congress on Tuesday demanded financial assistance for migrant workers with former party chief Rahul Gandhi asserting that it is the responsibility of the central government
 "Centre's responsibility to put money into bank accounts of migrants: Rahul")
Top headlines: Migrant crisis looms again; night curfew returns to Delhi
From migrant crisis looming again as Covid-19 curbs expand to telcos getting approval to share active infrastructure, here are top headlines this morning
 "Top headlines: Migrant crisis looms again; night curfew returns to Delhi")
US, Mexico discuss rising number of migrants in high-level meetings
A US delegation discussed immigration and regional development in a series of meetings in Mexico at a time when rising numbers of migrants arriving at their shared border have raised concerns
 "US, Mexico discuss rising number of migrants in high-level meetings")
Migrant workers returning, getting work: Labour and Employment Minister
Millions of migrant workers went back to their home states during the COVID-19 pandemic
Amit Shah praises role of Delhi Police during Covid-19, exodus of migrants
Shah said the police force has been providing exemplary services to people of the national capital
 "Amit Shah praises role of Delhi Police during Covid-19, exodus of migrants")
Migrant inclusivity lowest in India in 2020, integration 'denied': Study
The index, a policy tool that measures a country's national policies on international immigrants across eight parameters, is published jointly by two European think-tanks
The year that was: What made news other than coronavirus in 2020
The year that started with nationwide protests against CAA and NRC has ended with ongoing protests against Farm Laws
 "The year that was: What made news other than coronavirus in 2020")
India Coronavirus dispatch: Science, health likely to be key focus in 2021
SpiceJet health firm's plan for vaccine rollout, a new British govt study on the UK variant, 2020 in pictures-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus dispatch: Science, health likely to be key focus in 2021")
The virus trains: How unplanned lockdown chaos spread Covid-19 across India
It has become clear that the special trains operated by the government to ease suffering - and to counteract a disastrous lack of lockdown planning - played a significant role in spreading the virus
 "The virus trains: How unplanned lockdown chaos spread Covid-19 across India")
More than 164,000 people displaced in conflict-torn Yemen this year
The International Organization for Migration said that more than 164,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of this year in Yemen, which has been witnessing a bloody conflict for six years
 "More than 164,000 people displaced in conflict-torn Yemen this year")
Changing trade, skilling: Rajasthan migrant workers adapt to new job market
Rajasthan accounted for 6.57 million of 60 million households that have availed MGNREGS since April this year
 "Changing trade, skilling: Rajasthan migrant workers adapt to new job market")
How states fare in Migrant Policy Index: Kerala on top, Delhi near bottom
India's average IMPEX 2019 score for 28 states and the Union Territory of NCT Delhi is 37 out of 100, reflecting the limited attention paid to integration efforts in destination states
 "How states fare in Migrant Policy Index: Kerala on top, Delhi near bottom")
Struggling to find work under MGNREGS, Bihar migrants head back to cities
The countrywide lockdown imposed on March 24 to contain the spread of Covid-19 resulted in large-scale job losses in both the formal and informal sectors
 "Struggling to find work under MGNREGS, Bihar migrants head back to cities")
In times of job loss and insecurity, Malegaon emerges a successful outlier
None of the labourers working at power looms in Malegaon are migrant workers, said Yusuf, the union's chairperson
Top Headlines: Govt to contest Voda verdict, Infosys' next goal, and more
From migrants still facing the brunt of lockdown to Centre planning to contest Voda arbitration award, here are the top headlines this morning
 "Top Headlines: Govt to contest Voda verdict, Infosys' next goal, and more")
