Deportation News - Latest Updates & Headlines
US Congressman Ro Khanna urges humane treatment during deportations; calls for balanced US-India trade
Washington DC, February 11: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, US Congressman Ro Khanna spoke on key issues likely to be discussed between PM Modi and President Donald Trump, including immigration and trade.
BJP National President JP Nadda slams Opposition over deportation row
New Delhi, February 11: National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), JP Nadda lashed out at the Opposition amid the controversy over the deportation of Indians from the US, questioning why similar concerns had not been raised in previous years.
They should not be handcuffed, chained but...: USISPF chief on US' deportations of Indian nationals
New Delhi, February 9: The President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Mukesh Aghi acknowledged concerns surrounding the treatment of Indian nationals while being deported back to India.
Have been told up to 487 presumed Indian citizens with final removal orders: MEA
New Delhi, February 8: In a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, ahead of Prime Minister Modi's overseas visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri responded to queries regarding the potential returnees from the US.
Would not accept description of India as uncooperative country: Vikram Misri
New Delhi, February 7: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday echoed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's speech that the process of deportations is not new, and that India is not an uncooperative country.
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.
Flagged mistreatment issue, people should be treated with dignity: MEA on deportation row
New Delhi, Feb 7: Emphasising that people should be treated fairly and with dignity, including those being deported, India on Friday said that it has flagged issues of mistreatment of illegal migrants deported from the United States, earlier this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar condemns US over deportation of 104 Indian migrants
New Delhi, February 6: Former Union Minister for Law and Justice, Ashwani Kumar, on Thursday condemned the US administration over the deportation of 104 Indian migrants to Punjab's Amritsar from the United States.
Opposition protests in Parliament premises over Jaishankar's statement on US deportation, terms it shocking, unfortunate
New Delhi, February 6: Opposition MPs on Thursday held a protest in Parliament premises against External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's statement in Rajya Sabha, on the deportation of Indian nationals from the United States on February 5.
Opposition leaders slam government; say US deported Indian nationals in inhumane manner
New Delhi, February 6: Opposition leaders on Thursday criticised the central government over the deportation of 104 Indians from the United States, alleging that they were sent back in an "inhuman manner."
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.
EAM Jaishankar briefs Lok Sabha on US deportation of Indians amid Oppn uproar
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday briefed Lok Sabha on Indian citizens deported from the US amid uproar by the Opposition MPs.
Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again at 11 am tomorrow
New Delhi, February 6: The Lok Sabha on Thursday has been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow.
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.
Manner of US' deportation of Indians unacceptable: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, February 6: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that how the United States deported over 100 Indian nationals recently was unacceptable, adding that the Opposition hopes Prime Minister Narendra Modi will raise this issue with the US administration during his visit next week.
Not new procedure, been in place since 2009: EAM Jaishankar on deportation row
New Delhi, Feb 6: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there has been "no change from the past procedure" in the deportation of illegal immigrants by the United States, emphasizing that the process is "not a new one".
Opposition protest US deportation of Indians, several MPs sport handcuffs
New Delhi, February 6: Opposition MPs on Thursday protested demading a discussion in Parlament over the recent deportation of over 100 Indian nationals from the United States with several members inculding Amritsar MP Gurujit Singh Aujla seen joining the protest sporting handcuffs on their hands.
Happy that my daughter reached home: Family member expresses relief following deportation of Indian nationals from US
Vadodara, February 6: After some Indian nationals who allegedly illegally migrated to the United States were deported back to the country at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat on Thursday, a family member of one of the Indian citizens expressed relief after her daughter returned home safely.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor calls US deportation of Indians in military plane quite unnecessary
New Delhi, February 6: As a US military aircraft carrying more than 100 Indian citizens who allegedly illegally migrated to the US arrived in Amritsar on Wednesday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that the US has the right to deport a person if they are staying there illegally.
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.
Budget Session: Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss deportations of Indian nationals by USA
New Delhi, February 6: Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday moved an adjournment motion in the House to discuss the deportation of over 100 Indian nationals by the United States government, that he said, was "carried out under conditions that are deeply distressing and humiliating."
Urge PM Modi to talk with President Trump to find solution to deportation issue: Punjab Minister
Amritsar, February 5: Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should talk to the United States President Donald Trump to find solution to the issue of deportation of Indians who allegedly illegally migrated to the US.
First batch of 104 illegal Indian immigrants reaches Punjab
Amritsar, Feb 5: A US military aircraft carrying the first batch of 104 illegal Indian immigrants, with the highest number of 33 each from Haryana and Gujarat, reached Amritsar in Punjab on Wednesday.
US military aircraft carrying 205 illegal immigrants to land in Amritsar today
Amritsar, Feb 5: A US military aircraft carrying around 205 illegal immigrants, mostly from Punjab, who entered the US illegally and were deported on a C-17 plane that took off from San Antonio, Texas, is expected to land in Punjab's Amritsar on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
India's proactive stance on illegal immigration hailed as US deports migrants
Washington, Feb 4: India's proactive stance on illegal immigration and streamlining legal mobility has come in for praise as an India-bound US C-17 military aircraft, carrying around 200 deported illegal migrants left Texas earlier today, marking President Donald Trump's first crackdown on illegal immigrants from India after assuming office last month.
Supreme Court orders Assam govt to deport 63 declared foreigners within two weeks
New Delhi, February 4: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Assam government to deport 63 declared foreigners within two weeks, expressing strong displeasure over the state's failure to take action and for keeping them in detention centres indefinitely.
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.
Trump administration deporting migrants to India via military aircraft: Report
Washington DC, February 4: A US military plane is deporting migrants to India, marking the farthest destination for such flights under the Trump administration, Reuters reported, citing a US official.
Trump welcomes return of US detainees, says Venezuela agreed to take back illegal aliens
Washington DC, February 1: US President Donald Trump on Saturday welcomed the return of American detainees from Venezuela and highlighted a new agreement with the country to take back its nationals, including gang members, who had entered the US illegally.
First deportees land in Colombia from US
Bogota, Jan 29: Two Colombian Aerospace Force planes with migrants deported from the United States landed late Tuesday in the country's capital Bogota, Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed.
White House Press Secy says Trump admin deported 'aliens'
Washington DC, January 29: In her first press briefing, the youngest US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the Senate has confirmed five of US President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Selena Gomez deletes video of herself crying over deportation of illegal immigrants
Los Angeles, Jan 28: Actress-singer Selena Gomez has deleted a video of her emotional outburst in which she was seen crying over deportations of illegal immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
US holds off on tariffs after Colombia agrees for unrestricted acceptance of migrants
Washington, DC, January 27: The White House has said that Colombia has agreed to accept repatriated migrants back to the country after two US military aircraft carrying deportees were blocked by Colombia early on Sunday, resulting in several tariff threats between US President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro, CNN reported.
US intensifies crackdown on immigration; Vice President Vance, Trump's Border Czar defend raids on schools, churches
Washington DC, January 27: The Donald Trump administration's crackdown against illegal immigration continues to intensify, as the US Justice Department said it had begun making arrests in Chicago as part of a multi-agency enforcement operation, the New York Times reported.
Trump imposes 25 pc tariffs on Colombia for refusing deportation flights
Washington, Jan 27: US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Colombia in retaliation against the country's refusal to allow two deportation flights carrying immigrants to land.