Jaishankar promises ‘strong crackdown on illegal immigration industry’ after US deports Indians
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar promises ‘strong crackdown on illegal immigration industry’ after US deports Indians

Firstpost  

The Indian foreign minister stressed that New Delhi will be cracking down on agents and agencies promoting illegal immigration in his address to the Indian Parliament amid deportation row India's foreign minister S Jaishankar addresses Rajya Sabha Indian Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday addressed the Indian Parliament amid a political row triggered after the US deported over 100 illegal immigrants on a military flight a day before. Indeed, more than any other relationship, mobility and migration has had a key role to play in enhancing its quality.” “Sir, the House would also share the view of the Government that it is in our collective interest to encourage legal mobility and discourage illegal movement. I would like to share with the House details of deportation from the United States since 2009.” “Their numbers, years wise, as available with our law enforcement authorities is as follows. Honourable Chairman Sir, we are, of course, engaging the US Government to ensure that the returning deportees are not mistreated in any manner during the flight.” “At the same time, the House will appreciate that our focus should be on crackdown, strong crackdown on the illegal migration industry while taking steps to ease visas for the legitimate traveller.

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Deportation of Indians soared during Trump 1.0, halved under Biden: Data
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Deportation of Indians soared during Trump 1.0, halved under Biden: Data

India Today  

The United States deported over 6,000 Indian nationals under US President Donald Trump's first term, while only 3,000 were sent back during the tenure of Joe Biden, according to data shared by the External Affairs Ministry in Parliament. In his second term, Trump has already deported 388 Indians and 295 more would be returning from the US soon - an …

Indians deported, but Trump fields India-born lawyer to argue deportation Act
1 week, 4 days ago

Indians deported, but Trump fields India-born lawyer to argue deportation Act

India Today  

A raging battle is going on between the executive and the judiciary in the US over the deportation of illegal immigrants. And the Trump administration has picked an India-born advocate to defend its use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport people who were staying illegally in the US. Abhishek Kambli, an Indian-American lawyer and Deputy Associate Attorney …

Indians deported from U.S. | Waiting for life to happen
1 month ago

Indians deported from U.S. | Waiting for life to happen

The Hindu  

Sitting on a beige velvet sofa in his two-storey house at Lopoke village in Punjab’s Amritsar district, Vishal Sharma, 38, turns the pages of his passport, tracing the stamps of various countries with his fingers. With a sullen face, Sharma says ever since his return, he has been trying to make peace with the fact that he will no longer …

Mamata Banerjee slams Union govt over Indians deported from the US in chains - ’if Colombia can send planes’
1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee slams Union govt over Indians deported from the US in chains - ’if Colombia can send planes’

Live Mint  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, February 27 condemned the recent deportation of ‘illegal’ Indian immigrants from the United States in chains, calling it ‘shameful.’ The Trinamool Congress chief questioned why the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre could not send planes to bring Indians back just like Columbia did. Illegal Indian immigrants were brought back from …

How illegal Indian entrants to US jumped 40 times in four years
1 month ago

How illegal Indian entrants to US jumped 40 times in four years

India Today  

The serial deportation of illegal Indian immigrants has been hitting the headlines since US president Donald Trump took office on January 20. Data collected by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development found that the total number of new asylum requests involving Indian nationals in the US has grown tenfold in just two years, from about 5,000 in 2021 to …

Watch: Who, why, and how do Indians illegally migrate to the U.S.?
1 month ago

Watch: Who, why, and how do Indians illegally migrate to the U.S.?

The Hindu  

Data Point: Who, why, and how do Indians illegally migrate to the U.S.? Data also shows that deportations of undocumented Indian immigrants have been going on for a long time. The number of Indians attempting to enter the U.S. illegally has also surged in recent years. In this video, The Hindu Data Team uses data to discuss the story of …

Most deportees from the U.S. are from Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat
1 month, 1 week ago

Most deportees from the U.S. are from Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat

The Hindu  

Of the 332 undocumented Indian immigrants who have been deported from the U.S. in 2025, people from Punjab accounted for the highest share, followed by people from Haryana, and Gujarat, as shown in Chart 1. Chart 1 | The chart shows the State-wise share of Indian citizens deported from the U.S. in 2025 A recent research paper published by Johns …

Deported Indians from USA: Why politicians should stop trying to portray them as victims
1 month, 1 week ago

Deported Indians from USA: Why politicians should stop trying to portray them as victims

Op India  

In recent weeks, the issue of illegal Indian immigrants getting deported from the United States has taken centre stage in the Indian political landscape. ਸਾਡਾ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਗੁਰੂਆਂ-ਪੀਰਾਂ ਤੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਧਰਤੀ ਵਜੋਂ ਜਾਣਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਡਿਪੋਰਟ ਸੈਂਟਰ ਬਣਾ ਕੇ ਬਦਨਾਮ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਨਾ ਕਰੋ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਸ ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਧਰਤੀ ਨਾਲ ਮੱਥਾ ਲਗਾਉਣ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਮੋ-ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਮਿਟ …

PM Narendra Modi on illegal immigrants in US: ‘Must fight against ecosystem of human trafficking’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi on illegal immigrants in US: ‘Must fight against ecosystem of human trafficking’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is ready to take back its citizens living illegally in the United States. US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, He also stressed the importance of dismantling the “ecosystem” of human …

India is prepared to take them back: PM Modi on illegal immigrants in US
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India is prepared to take them back: PM Modi on illegal immigrants in US

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted the need to fight against the "ecosystem of human trafficking" that lures people from ordinary families with big dreams and promises and brought to other countries as illegal immigrants. "That is why we must fight against the whole human trafficking ecosystem," Modi said adding that it is the endeavour, and should remain so, …

Opposition calls for better treatment of illegal migrants in U.S.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opposition calls for better treatment of illegal migrants in U.S.

The Hindu  

Several Opposition members in the Lok Sabha raised the issue of deportation of undocumented Indians and the manner in which they were treated by the United States on Tuesday. “Extremely unfortunate that my microphone was shut off when I put forth the sensitive issue of Indians detained in the USA being deported to India in handcuffs and shackles, completely robbed …

‘Would 7.25 lakh Indians be dumped back..?’ Manish Tewari criticises EAM S Jaishankar over US deportations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Would 7.25 lakh Indians be dumped back..?’ Manish Tewari criticises EAM S Jaishankar over US deportations

Live Mint  

While the row over the government's handling of deportations from the United States of undocumented Indians is ongoing, Congress MP Manish Tewari has criticised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for attending “inane conferences” around the world. “Would 7.25 lakh Indians be dumped back in India handcuffed & shackled stripped of their basic human rights and dignity in US Military planes …

‘Insult to India’: Himachal Congress chief on US handcuffing Indians during deportation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Insult to India’: Himachal Congress chief on US handcuffing Indians during deportation

Hindustan Times  

Congress' Himachal Pradesh president Pratibha Singh on Friday hit out at the NDA government at the Centre, saying that the US government allegedly deporting illegal Indian immigrants in shackles was an 'insult' to India. A US military C-17 transport aircraft carried 104 illegal Indian immigrants from Texas's San Antonio and landed at Amritsar's Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport on …

This Week in Explainers: The tale of illegal Indian immigrants in the US and broken dreams
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

This Week in Explainers: The tale of illegal Indian immigrants in the US and broken dreams

Firstpost  

Hundred and four illegal immigrants were deported to India from the US. In our weekly roundup, we talk about the ‘trap’ of the American Dream, Trump’s plan for Gaza and more Indian immigrants deported from the US, walk out of the airport in Ahmedabad, India on February 6. He was among 104 illegal Indian immigrants who were deported by a …

This Week in Explainers: The tale of illegal Indian immigrants in the US and broken dreams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This Week in Explainers: The tale of illegal Indian immigrants in the US and broken dreams

Firstpost  

Hundred and four illegal immigrants were deported to India from the US. In our weekly roundup, we talk about the ‘trap’ of the American Dream, Trump’s plan for Gaza and more Indian immigrants deported from the US, walk out of the airport in Ahmedabad, India on February 6. He was among 104 illegal Indian immigrants who were deported by a …

104 Indians deported from US: What happens next?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

104 Indians deported from US: What happens next?

India Today  

In a significant development, the first U.S. military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indian nationals landed in Amritsar on 5th February. The deported individuals now face a permanent ban from the U.S., with biometric data recorded to prevent future entry. With an estimated 725,000 undocumented Indians in the U.S. and 18,000 identified for deportation, concerns over illegal migration persist. As the …

Mistreatment Of Deportees A Valid Issue, India Raising Concerns With US: Foreign Secretary
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mistreatment Of Deportees A Valid Issue, India Raising Concerns With US: Foreign Secretary

ABP News  

India will continue to convey its concerns to the United States regarding 'mistreatment' during the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday. When asked whether protests had occurred following the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US in 2012, Misri stated, "I don't think there was any protest. India has raised the issue with …

’Somewhat different’: What Delhi said on President Trump sending Indian deportees on military plane
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

’Somewhat different’: What Delhi said on President Trump sending Indian deportees on military plane

Live Mint  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said that the recent deportation of Indian illegal migrants on a military plane by the United States is different from previous ones. "The deportation that happened the day before yesterday is somewhat different compared to flights that have been taking place for many years and is of a slightly different nature." The Opposition alleged that …

487 Illegal Indian immigrants face final removal orders from US, confirms Foreign Ministry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

487 Illegal Indian immigrants face final removal orders from US, confirms Foreign Ministry

Live Mint  

The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 487 individuals presumed to be Indian citizens are subject to final removal orders from the US. India has highlighted its concerns on the deportation issues with the US, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said while addressing the media. While speaking on the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, …

US illegal immigration: FIR filed against 4 agents in Haryana’s Karnal amid S Jaishankar’s call for ‘strong crackdown’
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US illegal immigration: FIR filed against 4 agents in Haryana’s Karnal amid S Jaishankar’s call for ‘strong crackdown’

Live Mint  

US illegal immigration: An FIR has been filed against four agents from Karnal in Haryana under the Immigration Act. His wife is being interrogated about his whereabouts and hideouts.” Recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the deportation process against US illegal immigration has been going on for a long time, and it is not a recent development. The …

US deportation of Indian migrants: U.S. has sent back over 15,000 Indians since 2009
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US deportation of Indian migrants: U.S. has sent back over 15,000 Indians since 2009

The Hindu  

With 104 Indians who were illegally trying to enter US soil sent back to their homeland in a military plane, External Affair Minister S. Jaishankar informed the parliament that over 15,000 Indian migrants have been deported to India from the U.S. since 2009. Mr. Jaishankar said a total of 15,756 illegal Indian immigrants have been deported to India from the …

Trump Mass Deportation Plan: Why is opposition outraged over handcuffs on Indian illegal immigrants? What’s the US SOP?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Mass Deportation Plan: Why is opposition outraged over handcuffs on Indian illegal immigrants? What’s the US SOP?

Live Mint  

Trump Mass Deportation Plan: Images of over 100 Indian illegal immigrants deported from the United States in a military aircraft in handcuffs and leg restraints earlier this week triggered an uproar in Parliament during the ongoing Budget Session, prompting questions about the Standard Operation Procedures. “The deportation by the US is organised and executed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement authority,” …

‘Spent ₹40 lakh, stayed in US for 11 days’: Deported Indian immigrant opens up
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Spent ₹40 lakh, stayed in US for 11 days’: Deported Indian immigrant opens up

Hindustan Times  

As many as 104 illegal Indian immigrants were deported from the United States amid American President Donald Trump’s border crackdown. One of the Indians deported from the US has opened up about details of his journey through the ‘dunki’ route, adding that he stayed in the UK for 2.5 years before reaching America in 2025 and getting deported within just …

487 more illegal Indian migrants to be deported from US soon: Government
1 month, 3 weeks ago

487 more illegal Indian migrants to be deported from US soon: Government

India Today  

The central government on Friday announced that the authorities in the United States have identified another 487 illegal Indian migrants living in the country, who are set to be deported soon. Addressing a press conference, Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri said that America has notified New Delhi about "487 presumed Indian nationals" who have been issued removal orders. A US military …

Indignity, debt, probe: What all Indians deported by US may face back home
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indignity, debt, probe: What all Indians deported by US may face back home

India Today  

As a US military C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft landed in Amritsar on February 5 with 104 Indian deportees, the reality of a crushed ‘American dream’ struck hundreds of thousands of families in Punjab, Gujarat and other states, who have harboured aspirations of a better life on foreign land even if it meant risking entering and staying there illegally. The US …

Over 15,600 illegal Indian immigrants sent back from US since 2009: Jaishankar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 15,600 illegal Indian immigrants sent back from US since 2009: Jaishankar

India Today  

As many as 15,668 illegal Indian immigrants have been deported to India from the US since 2009, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Making a statement in the Upper House after opposition parties stepped up their criticism over the treatment meted out to 104 illegal Indian immigrants who landed in Amritsar on Wednesday in a …

Opposition attacks government over ‘inhumane’ deportation by U.S.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opposition attacks government over ‘inhumane’ deportation by U.S.

The Hindu  

The Opposition cornered the government on Thursday, both inside and outside the Parliament, on the issue of deportation of 104 Indian migrants from the U.S. Citing the warm personal relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, and the BJP’s claim of making India the Vishwaguru, they questioned why migrants were “deported in shackles” on Wednesday. Congress …

'Trump Did Not Make Any Mistake': Anil Vij's Shocker Amid Uproar Over Deportation Of Indian Immigrants
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Trump Did Not Make Any Mistake': Anil Vij's Shocker Amid Uproar Over Deportation Of Indian Immigrants

ABP News  

Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Thursday defended US President Donald Trump's decision to deport illegal immigrants, stating that the nation has its complete right to expel those who enter its territory illegally. His comments followed the deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants from various states, who arrived at Amritsar airport on Wednesday aboard a US military aircraft. And Trump did …

India engaging with US to ensure Indian nationals being deported are not mistreated: S. Jaishankar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India engaging with US to ensure Indian nationals being deported are not mistreated: S. Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Facing a flak from the Opposition over the deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants by the United States in a military aircraft, many of whom were reportedly shackled during the flight from San Antonio in Texas to Amritsar, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar informed both Houses of Parliament on Thursday that India is "engaging" with the US to …

Did Jaishankar contradict Govt factcheck in Rajya Sabha? What EAM said on illegal Indian deportees being ’handcuffed’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Did Jaishankar contradict Govt factcheck in Rajya Sabha? What EAM said on illegal Indian deportees being ’handcuffed’

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that "the standard operating procedure for deportation by aircraft provides for the use of restraints," raising the possibility that Indian immigrants deported from the US in a military aircraft were ‘handcuffed’ and ‘chained'. An illegal immigrant, Harvinder Singh, who was deported and sent back to India by the US on Wednesday, told …

How many Indians has US deported in last 15 years? Jaishankar gives year-wise data – Firstpost
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How many Indians has US deported in last 15 years? Jaishankar gives year-wise data – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Indian foreign minister stated that the deportation process by US targeting Indian illegal immigrants began in 2009 when over 700 nationals were flown back to India on flights. Amid the ongoing row over the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US, Indian Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday highlighted that such actions by American authorities were not …

How many Indians has US deported in last 15 years? Jaishankar gives year-wise data – Firstpost
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How many Indians has US deported in last 15 years? Jaishankar gives year-wise data – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Indian foreign minister stated that the deportation process by US targeting Indian illegal immigrants began in 2009 when over 700 nationals were flown back to India on flights. Source: Reuters Amid the ongoing row over the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US, Indian Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday highlighted that such actions by American authorities …

’Returned illegal aliens to India’: Top US Border Patrol official shares video of deported migrants in chains
1 month, 3 weeks ago

’Returned illegal aliens to India’: Top US Border Patrol official shares video of deported migrants in chains

Live Mint  

More than 100 Indians were deported from the US this week as the Donald Trump government started a crackdown on ‘illegal migrants’. Video shared online by the US Border Patrol chief appeared to corroborate this claim — sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. US Border Patrol chief Michael W Banks shared a video of the deportation process that featured chained Indians …

"Engaging US govt to ensure...not mistreated in any manner": Jaishankar on deportation of Indian citizens from US
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Engaging US govt to ensure...not mistreated in any manner": Jaishankar on deportation of Indian citizens from US

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that it is the obligation of all nations to take back their nationals if they are found to be residing there illegally and said that the Indian government is engaging the US government to ensure that the deportees are not mistreated in any manner. In his statement on the US deportation …

Jaishankar promises ‘strong crackdown on illegal immigration industry’ after US deports Indians
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar promises ‘strong crackdown on illegal immigration industry’ after US deports Indians

Firstpost  

The Indian foreign minister stressed that New Delhi will be cracking down on agents and agencies promoting illegal immigration in his address to the Indian Parliament amid deportation row Indian Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday addressed the Indian Parliament amid a political row triggered after the US deported over 100 illegal Indian immigrants in a military flight …

U.S. deportation of Indian migrants: Insult to India, says Shashi Tharoor on treatment of deported Indians
1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. deportation of Indian migrants: Insult to India, says Shashi Tharoor on treatment of deported Indians

The Hindu  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said the manner in which Indians staying illegally in the U.S. were deported was “an insult to India and the dignity of Indians”. A U.S. military aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump administration as part of a crackdown …

EAM Jaishankar on Indian immigrants deported from US: Centre to take action against human traffickers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar on Indian immigrants deported from US: Centre to take action against human traffickers

The Hindu  

U.S. deportation of Indian migrants: Centre to take action against human traffickers, says Jaishankar Amid protests from the Opposition members over the way undocumented Indian nationals were handcuffed and chained by the U.S. while deporting them to India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday informed the Parliament that the deportation of illegal migrants was not a new development, and …

Photos: 104 Indian immigrants, including women, land in India after deportation from US
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Photos: 104 Indian immigrants, including women, land in India after deportation from US

Live Mint  

A US military C-17 Globemaster military aircraft landed in Punjab's Amritsar on February 5 with 104 Indian nationals, making it the first such batch of Indians deported by the Trump government as part of immigration crackdown. Indian police officials escort immigrants, wearing mask, deported from the United States, who were among those who arrived in a U.S. military plane Wednesday …

Watch | US releases video of ‘illegal’ Indian migrants boarding military aircraft for deportation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch | US releases video of ‘illegal’ Indian migrants boarding military aircraft for deportation

Firstpost  

In a tweet, US Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks said that this was the farthest deportation flight the US military aircraft has embarked on after US President Donald Trump took over the White House A US military aircraft carrying illegal Indian immigrants upon its landing at the Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport, in Amritsar, February 5, 2025. In …

'Chains Were Opened When...': Jaishankar On Deportation Of Illegal Immigrants 'In Handcuffs' From US
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Chains Were Opened When...': Jaishankar On Deportation Of Illegal Immigrants 'In Handcuffs' From US

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke on the issue of deportation of Indians from the United States. He said that it is the obligation of all countries to take back their nationals if they are found to be living illegally abroad. Jaishankar further said that the deportation by the US are organised and executed by Immigration and Customs …

Indians deported by US: Jaishankar set to make statement in Parliament amid ruckus by opposition – Firstpost
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indians deported by US: Jaishankar set to make statement in Parliament amid ruckus by opposition – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The US authorities on Wednesday deported 104 illegal Indian immigrants on a military flight. Later, reports emerged that some deportees had their hands and legs cuffed throughout the journey, stirring a political storm Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to speak in the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha, at 2 pm IST amid row over …

'Illegal' Indians deported from US: What happens to them now?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Illegal' Indians deported from US: What happens to them now?

India Today  

Amid the political uproar surrounding the deportation of citizens under President Trump's administration, the return of a planeload of undocumented Indian immigrants has raised concerns about the repercussions of such actions. The US government has said that many more such illegal immigrants would be identified and deported, while the Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Parliament that …

India may be able to lodge complaint with UN body over deporting of immigrants in shackles: Legal expert
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India may be able to lodge complaint with UN body over deporting of immigrants in shackles: Legal expert

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The manner in which 104 illegal immigrants were deported by the US has sparked massive outrage in the country. Barring women and children, the rest were said to have been restrained, handcuffed and chained during their 40-hour travel in the US military aircraft -- a C-17 Globemaster -- that landed in Amritsar on Wednesday. It is against the International …

Countries are 'obligated' to take back illegal immigrants: Jaishankar speaks on deportations by US in Rajya Sabha
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Countries are 'obligated' to take back illegal immigrants: Jaishankar speaks on deportations by US in Rajya Sabha

New Indian Express  

Amid vociferous protests by the opposition in Parliament over the alleged inhuman treatment of illegal Indian migrants during their deportation from the US, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that the deportation of 104 Indian migrants was not a new development but part of an ongoing process spanning several years. Speaking on the matter, Jaishankar emphasised that all …

​Not worth the risk: On the U.S., India and illegal emigration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

​Not worth the risk: On the U.S., India and illegal emigration

The Hindu  

The deportation of dozens of Indians, believed to be illegal immigrants in the United States, is neither surprising nor unprecedented. Over the past few years, the U.S. government has intensified its Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations to identify, detain, and deport individuals without proper documentation. India, which has one of the largest populations of illegal immigrants in the U.S., estimated …

Donald Trump sends first batch of illegal immigrants to India | What we know so far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump sends first batch of illegal immigrants to India | What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

A US military transport aircraft carrying more than 100 deported Indian immigrants was set to land in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such flight to India under the second term of US President Donald Trump who has promised a significant crackdown that could impact hundreds or thousands of people. As and when information comes, we will share.” Many deportees had …

Illegal migration not worth the risk: US Embassy on India deportation reports
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Illegal migration not worth the risk: US Embassy on India deportation reports

Deccan Chronicle  

Following the reports of a US military plane deporting migrants to India, a US Embassy spokesperson said that while specific details cannot be shared, the United States is vigorously enforcing its border and immigration laws. These actions send a clear message: illegal migration is not worth the risk," a US Embassy spokesperson said. On January 24, the Ministry of External …

Trump begins mass deportation: How many Indians will be impacted?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump begins mass deportation: How many Indians will be impacted?

India Today  

United States President Donald Trump has started acting on the promises he made during his election campaign - with a mass deportation of illegal immigrants to different countries, including India, currently underway. On Tuesday, a US military plane began deporting Indian migrants, implementing Trump's hardline stance against an estimated 11 million undocumented migrants in America. After a call with Prime …

PM Modi 'will do what's right' on taking back illegal immigrants: Trump
2 months ago

PM Modi 'will do what's right' on taking back illegal immigrants: Trump

India Today  

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "will do what's right" when it came to taking back Indian immigrants who arrived in the US illegally. Last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and emphasised a desire to "address concerns related to irregular migration". TRUMP NAMES INDIA, CHINA …

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