Illegal Migration News - Latest Updates & Headlines
4 Pakistanis among 11 dead in Libya boat capsize incident
Islamabad, April 16: Four Pakistanis were among the 11 dead in a Libya boat capsize incident, Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed.
Over 20k illegal migrants held since Trump's first month in office: US govt
Washington DC, February 27: More than 20,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested during Donald Trump's first month as President, CNN reported, quoting the Department of Homeland Security.
Illegal migrants intervening in electoral process, becoming decisive players: Vice-President Dhankhar
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, February 22: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday voiced serious concerns over illegal migration in India, stating that millions of undocumented individuals are residing in the country without legal rights.
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.
No restraints on women and children in second deportation flight to Amritsar: Sources
New Delhi, February 16: Women and children were not restrained on the deportation flight carrying the second batch of Indian nationals that arrived in Amritsar on February 15, sources confirmed to ANI.
Plane carrying illegal Indian nationals from US lands in Amritsar
Amritsar, February 16: The aircraft carrying the second batch of Indian nationals who allegedly illegally migrated to the US landed at the Amritsar Airport on Sunday.
A test for Indian diplomacy: Chidambaram on second aircraft carrying deportees from US
New Delhi, February 15: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said that the arrival of a second US aircraft carrying Indian citizens allegedly involved in illegal migration would be a "test" for Indian diplomacy.
India will take back illegal migrants, crack down on traffickers, says PM Modi
Washington, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will take back any verified Indian illegal migrant in the US and will also crack down on human traffickers who exploit vulnerable people.
Man attempting to migrate to US illegally dies in Guatemala, Punjab minister meets with family
Amritsar, February 9: Punjab State Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal met with the family members of Gurpreet Singh, who wanted to go to America via the 'Dunki' route and died on the way at Guatemala of heart attack.
Opposition parties allege "inhumane" deportation of Indian nationals from US; Jaishankar says deportation not new issue
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the deportation of Indian nationals from United States is "not a new issue" and the government is engaging with the US to ensure that returning deportees are not mistreated in any manner during the flight.
Engaging US govt to ensure...not mistreated in any manner: Jaishankar on deportation of Indian citizens from US
New Delhi, February 6: 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.
Deported Indian nationals from US arrive in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, February 6: Some Indian nationals who allegedly illegally migrated to the United States and were deported back to the country arrived on Thursday at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat.
US, El Salvador sign agreements to tackle illegal migration; discuss countering Chinese influence
Washington DC, February 4: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday held a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador. The discussions, focused on tackling illegal migration, criminal gangs, and regional security challenges.
Illegal migration is not worth the risk: US Embassy spokesperson on reports of deportation of migrants to India
New Delhi, February 4: 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.
V-P Dhankhar slams politics over UCC, targets illegal migrants
New Delhi, Jan 27: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday hit out at critics of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), asking how we can criticise something which is the mandate of the Indian Constitution and highlighted the security threat posed by illegal migrants.
India supportive of legal mobility, open to legitimate return of its nationals living illegally: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, DC, January 23: Clarifying India's stance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi is open to the "legitimate return" of Indian nationals living 'illegally' abroad, including in the United States.
India supportive of legal mobility, open to legitimate return of its nationals living illegally: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, DC, January 23: Clarifying India's stance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said that New Delhi is open to the "legitimate return" of Indian nationals living 'illegally' abroad, including in the United States.
We are suffering illegal migration in this country of millions: V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar
Raipur, January 21: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday that the problem of illegal migration is taking the shape of unmanageable proportions and it has the potential to upset our electoral mechanisms.
Railway Protection Force apprehends 586 Bangladeshi nationals, 318 Rohingya since 2021
New Delhi, January 19: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully apprehended 916 individuals, including 586 Bangladeshi nationals and 318 Rohingya since 2021, showing their commitment to safeguard the nation, the Ministry of Railways said in an official statement on Sunday.
Infiltration attempts at an all-time high along Indo-Bangladesh Border: BSF
Kolkata, Jan 16: The Border Security Force (BSF) claims that it has strengthened security along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in West Bengal, in the light of infiltration attempts on a regular basis.