Rwanda
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Trump boasts about 'settling' eight wars, says Russia–Ukraine peace will be next: 'We'll get there'
World | Dec 05, 2025, 06:47 AM ISTThe US President has hailed the governments of Congo and Rwanda after a peace deal, facilitated by the United States, was signed between the two nations. He also praised the leaders of the two nations for opening the region's critical mineral reserves to the US government and American companies.
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UK PM Starmer scraps controversial 'Rwanda Asylum Plan' in first major policy move
World | Jul 06, 2024, 11:00 PM ISTNewly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the end of the Rwanda asylum plan and outlines his approach to addressing Britain's pressing challenges.
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UK begins detaining migrants set to be deported to Rwanda, ignoring EU's human rights ruling
World | May 01, 2024, 08:21 PM ISTThe government plans to deport to Rwanda some of those who enter the United Kingdom illegally as a deterrent to migrants who risk their lives in leaky, inflatable boats in hopes that they will be able to claim asylum once they reach Britain.
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What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained
Explainers | Apr 23, 2024, 10:48 PM ISTThe UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has gained widespread criticism, with critics labelling it as "inhumane and cruel". This is a major win for Sunak's "stop the boats" pitch since becoming PM ahead of the upcoming general elections.
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Five migrants die while crossing English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda deportation bill
World | Apr 23, 2024, 06:46 PM ISTThe UK Parliament on Tuesday finally passed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest bid to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as a means to stop illegal immigration. The move had been widely criticised by human rights organisations and some among Sunak's own Conservative Party.
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'Will ignore EU Court's human rights blocking': Sunak as Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill
World | Apr 23, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTThe House of Lords had long refused to back the divisive legislation without additional safeguards, but eventually relented after Sunak said the government would force parliament to sit as late into Monday night as necessary to get it passed.
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UK: Big relief for British PM Rishi Sunak as lawmakers vote in favour of controversial Rwanda bill
World | Dec 13, 2023, 10:20 AM ISTThe House of Commons voted 313-269 to approve the Sunak government's Rwanda migration bill, which is facing opposition from both the left and right. While human rights groups have protested against the bill, far-right Conservatives argue that it doesn't do enough to overcome legal challenges.
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Sikandar Raza registers hat-trick in T20 World Cup qualifier; equals Virat Kohli's POTM record
Cricket | Nov 27, 2023, 09:04 PM ISTZimbabwe men's cricket team captain scored 58 runs off just 36 balls and then took three wickets for three against Rwanda in the T20 World Cup 2024 qualifier match at Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Monday.
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Rwanda: Atleast 109 killed in flash floods, landslides
World | May 03, 2023, 06:53 PM ISTThe western and northern provinces and Kigali, the capital, are particularly hilly, making them vulnerable to landslides during the rainy season.
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Mali women's team all out on 6, register lowest-ever women's T20 international score
Cricket | Jun 19, 2019, 03:47 PM ISTThe women's team of Mali registered an unwanted record - lowest women's T20 international score, against Rwanda.
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PM Modi gifts 200 cows to poor villagers in Rwanda under Girinka programme
World | Jul 24, 2018, 04:13 PM ISTThe Girinka Programme was initiated by President Kagame in 2006 to provide one cow per poor family for their nutritional and financial security.
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India extends USD 200 million LoCs to Rwanda on PM Modi’s first leg of his three-nation Africa tour
India | Jul 24, 2018, 07:40 AM ISTThe two countries signed agreements on leather and allied areas and agricultural research.
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Indians abroad are ‘rashtradoots’: PM Modi in Rwanda
India | Jul 24, 2018, 07:11 AM ISTModi is on a two-day visit to Rwanda, one of Africa's fastest growing economies. He is the first Indian prime minister to visit the country.
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India to open a High Commission in Rwanda: PM Narendra Modi
India | Jul 24, 2018, 06:19 AM ISTModi reached Kigali on Monday in the first leg of his three-nation tour to Africa, making it the first ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Rwanda.
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PM Modi reaches Rwanda, witnesses signing of key deals
India | Jul 24, 2018, 12:00 AM ISTIndia & Rwanda relationships have stood the test of time. It is a matter of honour for us that India has stood with Rwanda in their economic development journey: Modi
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PM Modi to kick off five-day, three-nation tour of Africa today
India | Jul 23, 2018, 06:49 AM ISTThis will be Modi's second visit to mainland Africa after he visited Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya in 2016.
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PM Modi to kick off his five-day tour of Africa from today, strengthening India-Africa ties on top of agenda
India | Jul 23, 2018, 12:05 AM ISTThis will be Modi's second visit to mainland Africa after he visited Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya in 2016.
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PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in South Africa next week, to visit Uganda, Rwanda: MEA
India | Jul 20, 2018, 04:14 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa from July 23-27, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday
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PM Modi to visit to Rwanda, Uganda; to attend BRICS Summit in South Africa next week
India | Jul 20, 2018, 12:49 PM ISTThe prime minister, who will attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa, will first stop in Rwanda for a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister, T S Tirumurti, secretary (Economic Relations) in the MEA, told reporters at a briefing.
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Bharti Airtel strengthens Africa operations, to acquire Millicom’s operations in Rwanda
Business | Dec 19, 2017, 10:18 AM ISTThe acquisition will make Airtel Rwanda the second largest operator in the country with revenues of over $80 million and a revenue market share of over 40%.