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Deport yourself now or you'll be locked up: White House Press Secretary warns 'foreign terrorists' in US
Washington DC, April 9: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) issued a stern warning to gang members illegally living in the US following the US Supreme Court vacating a district court ruling that temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport them.
Afghan-owned businesses shut in Pak amid mass deportation
Rawalpindi, April 8: As Pakistan intensifies mass deportation of Afghan refugees, the businesses owned by Afghans in the commercial centres of Rawalpindi city and cantonment areas have started to shut down.
US to revoke visas for South Sudanese citizens following failure to repatriate nationals
Washington DC, April 6: The United States Department of State has announced immediate measures to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and prevent the issuance of new visas, following South Sudan's failure to cooperate in the timely return of its citizens.
US mistakenly asks Ukrainian refugees to leave
Washington, April 5: In an administrative error, the US government mistakenly issued an email to several Ukrainian refugees, notifying them that their provisional legal status would be terminated in 7 days and ordering them to leave the country.
Coast Guard nabbed 1,683 intruders at sea in 10 years
New Delhi, April 4: While guarding seashores, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized 179 boats and arrested 1,683 people over the last 10 years for illegally entering Indian waters, the Parliament was informed on Friday.
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.
Immigrants to be let in to work in plants opening up because of tariffs: Trump
New York, April 3: Outlining his vision of a tariff-driven industrial renaissance, President Donald Trump said immigrants would be let in to meet the needs of plants that would be opening up.
Parliament approves Immigration and Foreigners Bill-2025
New Delhi, April 2: The Parliament on Wednesday approved Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 seeking to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in the country. The Rajya Sabha gave nod to the Bill after holding a discussion on it which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.
USCIS announces policy update recognising only two biological sexes
Washington DC, April 3: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its policy, clarifying that it will only recognise two biological sexes, male and female.
Conspiracy to bring in infiltrators has mostly been happening during Congress govt: MoS Home Nityanand Rai
New Delhi, April 2: Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday said that there has been a notable decrease in infiltration in the country, while the "conspiracy to bring in infiltrators has mostly been happening either during the Congress government or in West Bengal."
Sanjay Raut criticises Immigration Bill as 'jail for foreigners'; BJP defends on security ground
New Delhi, April 2: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday.
After LS nod, Amit Shah to move Immigration and Foreigners Bill in RS today
New Delhi, April 2: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday will discuss the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.
Vigil strengthened to curb illegal infiltration, human trafficking from B'desh: CM Saha
Agartala, April 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state government has taken a series of steps to prevent illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, and the BSF as well as the state forces are on a strict vigil round-the-clock.
Tripura Govt steps up vigil to curb illegal infiltration, human trafficking: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, April 2: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state government has taken a series of steps to prevent illegal infiltration in Tripura, including conducting joint patrolling in unfenced areas along the international border, conducting raids, and forming district-level Anti-Human Trafficking units.
Thousands march in Dallas to protest Trump's immigration policies
Dallas, March 31: A massive crowd marched through downtown Dallas today, protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies and demanding the release of students who have been detained by immigration officials across the country, as reported by CNN.
BJP leader V Muraleedharan backs implementation of Immigration and Foreigners Bill in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, March 29: BJP leader V Muraleedharan welcomed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 and stated that it should be implemented in Kerala. Muraleedharan said that the bill will prevent the country from illegal immigrants and is for the purpose of national security.
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.
We gave you visa to study...not to become social activist: Rubio on revoking visa of detained Turkish student
Washington, DC, March 29: The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that the visa of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk has been revoked due to her engagement in activities beyond the scope of her student visa.
US State Dept Dy Secy holds talks with Vikram Misri, reviews efforts for prosperous Indo-Pacific
Washington DC, March 28: US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement on Friday that Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau spoke to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri regarding ongoing efforts to achieve prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
People from outside enter country and create anarchy: Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha
Patna, March 28: A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah raised the issue of 'Bangladeshi infiltrators' coming and introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday said that the people who enter the country from outside "create anarchy."
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."
Immigration Bill passed in LS: HM Amit Shah asserts India is not a 'Dharamshala', security is top priority
New Delhi, March 27: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the House during the debate, made it clear that while India welcomes those wishing to come for tourism, education, healthcare, or business, the government will take strict action against anyone posing a threat to national security.
AAP MP questions intent of Immigration and Foreigners Bill
New Delhi, March 27: Aam Aadmi Party MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Thursday raised his concerns in Lok Sabha regarding the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 and questioned the intent of the government behind the Bill.
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi hails Immigration bill as Much-Needed for India's National security
New Delhi, March 28: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi on Thursday praised the Union Home Ministry for introducing the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, calling it a "much-needed" piece of legislation to safeguard India's national security by preventing the entry of infiltrators in the country.
No satisfactory answer from the Home Minister: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Immigration and Foreigners Bill
New Delhi, March 28: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, expressing disappointment that there was no satisfactory response from the Home Minister regarding concerns raised by opposition parties.
Those who come to contribute to India's economy are welcome: Amit Shah
New Delhi, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah replied to the discussion on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. After the discussion, the House passed the Bill.
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.
This country is not a 'Dharamshala', those posing threat to national security will not be allowed to enter: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Thursday that the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, will strengthen the country's internal security and seeks to eliminate the multiplicity and overlapping of laws.
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.
Parliament today: Disaster management, immigration bills on agenda
New Delhi, March 27: The Parliament will on Thursday see the tabling of some key bills for consideration and passing.
US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene tells British reporter to 'Go Back' amid question on Yemen attack plans leak
Washington, DC, March 27: US Republican House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out at a British journalist during a press conference on Wednesday, telling her to "go back" to the UK after being questioned about the so-called Signalgate controversy, Politico reported.
European nations tighten US travel advisories amid detentions
Berlin, March 23: Several European countries have updated their travel advisories for the US this week following the detention of multiple European nationals, including German citizens, upon arrival.
Trump orders Attorney Gen to review lawyers, firms' conduct who filed suits against him
Washington DC, March 23: US President Donald Trump on Friday night (local time) ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to review the conduct of lawyers and law firms the administration considers to have filed frivolous lawsuits against the Trump administration or attempted to block immigration initiatives, CNN reported.
Austria records significant drop in asylum applications
Vienna, March 22: Austria has recorded a notable decline in the number of asylum applications, with February witnessing a 37 percent drop compared to the same period last year, bringing the total to 1,397 applications.
Trump administration terminates parole programs for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela
Washington DC, March 22: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the parole programs for "inadmissible aliens" from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, which were announced in 2022 and 2023, according to a statement by the DHS.
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.
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.
UFC star Conor McGregor to run for Ireland President
New Delhi, March 21: UFC fighter Conor McGregor registered his name for the Ireland Presidential elections on Thursday and promised his country would protect its citizens from migration. He made this decision after meeting United States President Donald Trump, as reported by The Hill.
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.