Illegal Immigration News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India, US discuss efforts to reduce trade barriers to achieve balanced trade relationship
Washington DC, March 29: India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and United States' Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau spoke with each other to discuss the "ongoing efforts to reduce trade barriers" for achieving a fair and balanced bilateral trade relationship, strengthen collaboration in defence and technology, and also addressed "illegal immigration" to the United States, according to the US Department of State, Tammy Bruce.
Bengal govt should rise above politics for security of country: BJP's Praveen Khandelwal on preventing illegal immigration
New Delhi, March 28: A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah raised the issue of 'Bangladeshi infiltrators' coming in from Bangladesh and introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, Bharatiya Janata MP Praveen Khandelwal slammed the West Bengal government on Friday for not cooperating on the issue, urging them to "rise above politics and fulfill its responsibility towards integrity and security of the country."
Fencing work of 450 km pending as Bengal govt showing mercy to infiltrators: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the Trinamool Congress, saying Bangladeshi infiltrators or Rohingyas enter India through West Bengal and fencing work of 450 km is pending because the state government is not giving land for it.
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.
Trump administration planning military buffer zones to hold illegal migrants at southern border: Report
Washington DC, March 20: The Donald Trump administration is planning to take control of the buffer zone along the southern border in New Mexico and to empower US troops to hold migrants illegally entering the country, The Washington Post reported quoting officials familiar with the matter.
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.
'Myanmar refugees threatening security, razing resources': Mizoram activist tells HM Shah
Aizawl, March 12: A Mizoram social activist urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take urgent action on illegal entry of Myanmar refugees into the state, rising crime rate, smuggling of explosives and drugs, and fake documentation in the northeastern state.
Bangladeshi convicted by Tripura court, 29 nationals of neighbouring country held by BSF
Agartala, March 12: A Tripura court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced to one year of simple imprisonment of 100 days and a fine of Rs 5,000 to a 29-year-old Bangladeshi youth for entering into India illegally last year, officials said.
BJP raises concern over Cong govt's failure to check illegal immigration in K'taka Assembly
Bengaluru, March 12: Karnataka BJP raised concern in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday over the Congress government's failure to curb illegal immigration in the state. Manappa D. Vajjal, BJP MLA from Lingasugur, brought up the issue in the House.
Delhi govt is doing its job: Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on verification drive to identify illegal immigrants
New Delhi, March 7: After Delhi Police conducted a verification drive to identify illegal immigrants, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said that the double-engine government is doing its job.
137 illegal immigrants identified, authorities monitoring movements of Pakistani, B'desh nationals: K'taka govt
Bengaluru, March 6: The Karnataka government said on Wednesday that there are 137 illegal immigrants in the state, including nationals from Bangladesh and Pakistan, and has assured that authorities are constantly monitoring the movements of illegal immigrants from the two neighbouring countries.
BSF apprehends 19 Bangladeshis, three Indians in Tripura
Agartala, March 5: The Border Security Force (BSF) have arrested 19 Bangladesh nationals and three Indian nationals including a tout from different districts of Tripura, officials said on Wednesday.
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.
BSF nab 4 Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura for trying to illegally cross border
Agartala, March 3: The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested nine people, including four Bangladeshi nationals, in two separate instances in Tripura on Sunday.
Bengal: Mobile SIMs procured with fake documents create new risk for security agencies
Kolkata, March 1: Mobile SIM cards procured through forged Indian identity documents by the cross-border criminals active at India's international borders with Bangladesh, especially in Murshidabad district, have become a new headache for the security agencies.
HM Shah chairs high-level meet for dismantling narcotics network, eliminating inter-state gangs
New Delhi, Feb 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting on the national Capital’s law and order situation, attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekhta Gupta, Minister Ashish Sood and Commissioner of Police, and deliberated on a wide array of issues ranging from national security, bringing 2020 riots perpetrators to justice and clampdown on narcotics trade and traffickers.
40 Chinese nationals repatriated from Thailand in joint crackdown on illegal immigration
Beijing, Feb 27: Forty Chinese nationals involved in illegal immigration were repatriated from Thailand on Thursday in a coordinated effort to combat cross-border crime and safeguard the legitimate rights of Chinese citizens, according to China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS).
Under Trump administration, illegal border crossings at 15-year low: White House Press Secretary
Washington DC, February 26: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) claimed that in US President Donald Trump's administration, illegal border crossing has dropped down to 94 per cent, and interior arrests have risen by 134 per cent.
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.
Plane carrying third illegal Indian nationals from US lands in Amritsar
Amritsar, February 16: The aircraft carrying the third batch of Indian nationals who allegedly illegally migrated to the US landed at the Amritsar Airport on Sunday.
Women, children in 2nd batch of deportees from US 'not restrained during flight'
New Delhi/Amritsar, Feb 17: Women and children onboard the second deportation plane of the US that landed in Punjab's Amritsar were "not restrained during the flight", sources said on Sunday. The assertion came in the backdrop of the furore that was created amid claims of "ill-treatment" meted out to the first batch of deportees from the US.
Bajwa accuses Punjab govt of failing to address illegal immigration issues
Chandigarh, Feb 16: The US government has been continuously deporting illegal immigrants, including a significant number of Indian citizens. Recently, several Indians were sent back to the country via a special flight, many of whom hailed from Punjab.
Anti-national activities high in some areas of West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari
East Medinipur, February 16: Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, has alleged that anti-national activities are high in some areas of the State and blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for them.
Punjab ministers meet illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from US to Amritsar
Amritsar, February 16: Punjab's NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from the US to Amritsar.
Second batch of 119 illegal immigrants from US to reach India today
Amritsar, Feb 15: A second batch of 119 illegal immigrants from the US, comprising 67 Punjabis, will land at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport on Saturday night in a special plane, officials said. Another flight of the deportees from the US is expected to reach here on February 16.
BSF Meghalaya foils illegal infiltration attempts, apprehends 14 Bangladeshi and 3 Indian touts
Shillong, February 14: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya, in a well-coordinated joint operation with sister agencies, successfully intercepted and apprehended multiple individuals attempting to illegally cross the international boundary, according to a release.
India, US commit to tackling illegal immigration, human trafficking: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Washington DC, February 14: Following the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted discussions on illegal immigration, strategic cooperation, and economic engagement between India and the United States.
India ready to take back its citizens living illegally in US, need to end ecosystem of human trafficking: PM Modi
Washington DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is willing to take back its nationals if they live illegally in the United States and laid emphasis on the need to finish the "ecosystem" of human trafficking.
Will continue to fight against illegal immigrants: Ex-Manipur CM
Imphal, Feb 13: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday that he would continue to fight against the illegal immigrants with unwavering commitment in every way as “our land and identity are under threat”.
Three Bangladeshi infiltrators pushed back by Assam Police
Guwahati, Feb 11: At least three Bangladeshi infiltrators including a Rohingya were pushed back by Assam Police for illegally entering Indian territory, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
Mumbai Police apprehends 16 Bangladeshi intruders, conducts searches in Thane, Kalyan and several other locations
Mumbai, February 9: Mumbai Police under the orders of Deputy Commissioner of Police Praveen Mundhe, conducted searches in Mankhurd, Vashi Naka, Kalamboli, Panvel, Kopri Thane, Kalyan, Mumbra and apprehended 16 Bangladeshi intruders on Monday.
Haryana Minister Anil Vij calls for action against agents facilitating illegal immigration to the US
Ambala, February 7: Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Friday called for action against those responsible for facilitating the illegal immigration of Indian nationals to the United States.
BSF nabs 7 B'deshi infiltrators, 3 Indian touts along India-Bangladesh border
Kolkata, Feb 7: The Border Security Force (BSF) said that it has successfully apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts in a meticulously planned and executed operation in West Bengal's Nadia and Murshidabad districts.
I hope strict action is taken: Father of a man who allegedly illegally migrated to US
Ambala, February 7: A heart-wrenching tale of deception and despair has emerged from Ambala, Haryana, where a father has shared the story of his son's ill-fated attempt to migrate to the US.
India should also deport 'illegal immigrants' just like the US: Haryana Minister Anil Vij
Chandigarh, Feb 7: Haryana Minister Anil Vij has said like the US, India should also think about deporting "lakhs and crores" of illegal immigrants in the country.
What is Government doing to prevent Indian youths from illegally entering other countries? P Chidambaram
New Delhi, February 7: Following the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US, Congress leader P Chidambaram questioned the Central government about the steps being taken to prevent Indian youths from leaving the country and illegally entering foreign nations.
Take up illegal immigrant issue with Trump: AAP MP urges PM Modi
Chandigarh, Feb 6: Demanding action against unauthorised immigration agents who exploit innocent individuals by sending them abroad without valid visas or work permits, Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Thursday requested the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up their issue with US President Donald Trump.
Govt justifies deportation from US, cites diplomatic obligation
New Delhi, Feb 6: Calling for a focus on a strong crackdown against the illegal immigration industry, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated the universal obligation for countries to repatriate their nationals found living abroad illegally.
SC pulls up Assam govt for keeping illegal immigrants in detention centres 'indefinitely'
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Assam government for keeping illegal immigrants in detention centres 'indefinitely' and not deporting them back for lack of their foreign addresses.