Deportation News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Faulty policy: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM slams Pak govt's decision to deport Afghan refugees
Islamabad, April 5: Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province has announced that no Afghan refugee will be deported "forcefully" from the area and termed the government's deportation policy as "faulty."
Pakistan begins major crackdown against Afghan nationals
Islamabad, April 3: The government of Pakistan has started a major nationwide crackdown against Afghan nationals, arresting hundreds of "illegal foreigners", including Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders, before transferring them to camps for further repatriation to Afghanistan.
Pakistan set to intensify deportation of Afghan refugees post Eid holidays
Islamabad, April 3: Pakistan is set to intensify the deportation of Afghan refugees post Eid holidays as the March 31 deadline for refugees, including Afghan Citizen Card holders, to voluntarily return to their home country, has ended, local media reported on Thursday.
Pakistan to begin deportation of Afghan refugees as deadline ends
Islamabad, April 1: Pakistan will begin deportation of Afghan refugees from Tuesday as the deadline for voluntary return ended on March 31.
Two days before deadline, Pakistan deports 213 Afghan refugees
Rawalpindi, March 28: Over 200 Afghan refugees have been deported by Islamabad to their home country as Pakistan remains determined on its mass deportation plan.
Germany evacuates Afghan refugees from Pakistan amid imminent deportation threats
Berlin, March 28: Over 170 Afghan refugees facing imminent threats in Pakistan were evacuated by Germany in a chartered plane as part of Berlin's ongoing efforts to resettle at-risk Afghans.
Zero tolerance for agents and fixers: US cancels over 2k visa appointments by bots
New Delhi, March 27: The US Embassy in India cancelled about 2000 visa appointments made by bots.
No IAF or chartered aircraft used for Indian immigrants' repatriation since 2020: Centre tells Parliament
New Delhi, March 27: The Centre on Thursday said in the Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of External Affairs has not hired any Indian Air Force (IAF), chartered or commercial civilian aircraft for Indian immigrants' repatriation from any country since 2020.
US deported 55 Indians since Jan 20: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday revealed that since January 20, the US has deported 55 Indian nationals who arrived in India via Panama.
11 Bangladeshi infiltrators in Rajasthan jails: Minister
Jaipur, March 24: A total of 11 Bangladeshi infiltrators are lodged in the state jails on charges of illegal activities, said Rajasthan Minister of Home Jawahar Singh Bedham on Monday.
First deportation flight with 199 Venezuelans lands in Caracas as repatriations resume
Caracas, March 24: A chartered flight carrying nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States landed safely in Venezuela on Monday, CNN reported.
388 deportees back in India from US till date, government informs Parliament
New Delhi, May 21: A total of 388 deportees have arrived in India from the United States from January 2025 till date with 333 of them landing in Amritsar via three deportation flights and 55 Indian nationals arriving in New Delhi from the US via Panama on commercial flights, the government informed Parliament on Friday.
Pak authorities clueless as deadline for mass deportation of Afghan refugees approaches
Islamabad, March 21: The Pakistan government has not set any guidelines as the deadline for the mass repatriation of Afghan refugees from the country is just ten days away, leaving relevant departments clueless.
Judge blocks Indian academic's deportation from US
New York, March 21: A federal judge has blocked the deportation of Indian academic Badar Khan Suri who was detained by US immigration authorities after his student visa was revoked.
US Judge says Trump administration can't deport Indian post-doctoral student
Washington DC, March 21: A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's administration's move to deport a Georgetown University researcher studying and teaching on a student visa, accused of opposing US foreign policy in Israel-Hamas conflict, CNN reported.
Self-deport or be banned forever: Trump launches CBP Home app for illegal migrants
Washington DC, March 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the launch of the CBP Home app, a platform that allows individuals illegally residing in the United States to self-deport, warning that those who fail to leave using this option will face forcible removal and a lifetime ban on re-entry.
Venezuela is obligated to accept its repatriated citizens, White House Secy of State says
Washington DC, March 20: US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated on Wednesday that White House Secretary of State Marco Rubio has mandated the Venezuelan government to take back its illegally deported citizens.
French are not speaking German because of US: White House
Washington DC, March 18: The White House on Monday dismissed a French politician's call to return the Statue of Liberty, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating, "It is only because of the United States of America that the French are not speaking German right now."
White House confident to win court battle over deportations of Venezuelan gang members
Washington DC, March 18: The White House on Monday (local time) expressed confidence in winning the court battle over the deportation of Venezuelan gang members from Tren de Aragua to El Salvador, despite a court order against it. The administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to justify the deportations.
US deports hundreds of Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act
Washington DC, March 17: The United States on Sunday (local time) deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members from Tren de Aragua to El Salvador after President Donald Trump invoked the 18th-century Aliens Enemies Act to expedite their deportation, CNN reported.
Hundreds of Afghan refugees face forcible deportation from Pak, Iran
Kabul, March 16: As forced deportation and illegal detention of Afghan refugees continues, data reveals that Iran and Pakistan deported 674 Afghan migrant families between March 8 and March 14.
Trump administration invokes 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan gang members
Washington DC, March 16: The Donald Trump administration on Saturday (local time) invoked an 18th-century law, the Alien Enemies Act of 1978, to speed up the deportations of migrants affiliated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, CNN reported.
Indian scholar self-deports after US revokes visa
Washington DC, March 15: Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian national and a doctoral student at Columbia University, has voluntarily left the United States after her visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating violence and terrorism."
Jewish protesters occupy Trump Tower in support of pro-Palestine activist
New York, March 14: About 100 Jewish protesters have been arrested after they occupied the iconic Trump Tower demanding the release of a green card-holding pro-Palestine activist whom President Donald Trump wants to be deported.
First chartered aircraft with Nepali deportees lands in Kathmandu amid stricter US stance
Kathmandu, March 5: Amid the strict action against illegal immigration by the Donald Trump administration in the United States, a batch of eight Nepali nationals was deported back to Kathmandu in a chartered aircraft.
Thai Rights Groups condemn Uyghur deportations to China, urge UN to suspend Thailand from HRC
Bangkok, March 5: Thai human rights advocates on Tuesday voiced their disapproval regarding the government's decision to deport 40 Uyghurs back to China, asserting that the United Nations should consider expelling Thailand from its Human Rights Council, as this move made the nation appear to be serving Chinese interests, according to a Radio Free Asia (RFA) report.
Human Rights group asks Pakistan to stop forced deportation of Afghan migrants
Kabul, March 2: A coalition of human rights organisations and refugee advocacy groups has asked Pakistan to immediately halt the forced deportation of Afghan migrants, according to some media reports.
Hundreds of Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan and Iran
Kabul, March 1: Around 613 Afghan migrant families returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran between February 21-28, local media in Kabul reported on Saturday.
Left MLAs protest with handcuffs in Bihar Assembly
Patna, Feb 28: The Budget Session of the Bihar Assembly commenced on Friday with high political drama, as leaders of Left parties arrived with handcuffs tied to their hands, staging a symbolic protest against the Centre's foreign policies.
Issue of deportation of illegal immigrants receiving consideration at highest level, SC told
New Delhi, Feb 25: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Tuesday apprised the Supreme Court that the issue of deportation of illegal immigrants is receiving consideration at the highest executive level and a decision is likely to be taken soon.
Punjab Police conduct raids at 1,274 immigration firms, seven held
Chandigarh, Feb 25: Amid a crackdown against illegal travel agents, the Punjab Police have conducted raids and search operations at 1,274 immigration firms and arrested seven people.
Pakistan threatens to deport Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in US
Islamabad, Feb 23: Continuing its belligerent stance against Afghanistan, Pakistan threatened to deport thousands of Afghan nationals awaiting relocation and resettlement in the US back to their home country if their cases are rejected or not processed on time.
We're draining the swamp, Trump on his deportation programme
Washington DC, February 23: US President Donald Trump on Sunday while addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), referred to mass deportations and said that he was restoring government "by the people."
Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal discusses deportation issues with NRIs, pledges support for returnees
Jalandhar, February 23: Punjab cabinet minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal met with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) at the NRI Bhawan in Jalandhar during the Punjab Global Migration seminar. The minister engaged with NRIs, discussing the challenges they face, particularly those who have been deported from the United States.
We are verifying details: MEA on US deporting illegal Indian immigrants to Panama
New Delhi, February 21: India on Friday confirmed that it is aware of deportation flights to Panama and Costa Rica, which have been undertaken as part of a bridge arrangement between the US and the respective governments.
Safe and Secure: Indian Embassy in Panama says it has consular access to Indians who reached from US
Panama City, February 20: India is working closely with authorities in Panama to ensure the well-being of Indians who arrived from the US to the Latin American country. The Indian Embassy in Panama said the migrants are "safe and secure" at the hotel and Embassy team has obtained consular access of Indians.
US to deport illegal migrants from India to Costa Rica
New York, Feb 18: The Central American country of Costa Rica has agreed to accept illegal Indian migrants deported from the US, creating a bridge for working out their eventual fate.
Punjab govt will take strict action against travel agents involved in illegal immigration: Harpal Cheema
Sangrur, February 17: Punjab Finance Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that the state government will take strict action against the travel agents who were involved in illegal immigration of the Indian nationals from Punjab to the United States.
Gujarat: Three illegal Indian immigrants deported from US arrive in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, February 17: Three illegal Indian immigrants belonging to Gujarat, who were deported from the US, were brought to Ahmedabad on Monday.
Illegal Indian immigrants deported from US to Amritsar being sent to respective states
Amritsar, February 17: The third batch of illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from the US to Punjab's Amritsar are now being sent to their respective states.