Illegal immigrant

Two More Deportation Flights Carrying Indians to Arrive in Amritsar This Week

Two More Deportation Flights Carrying Indians to Arrive in Amritsar This Week

Washington DC (National Times): Two additional flights carrying deported Indian immigrants from the United States are set to land in India this week, following the recent deportation of 104 individuals under the Trump administration’s immigration policies. While the exact number of Indians on these upcoming flights remains unclear, sources indicate that the first of the two flights will arrive in Amritsar on February 15, with another expected in the following days. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema has criticized the decision to land these deportation flights in Amritsar, alleging that the NDA-led central government is deliberately attempting to defame Punjab. "Why…
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Punjab DGP Establishes Four-Member Committee to Investigate Illegal Migration

Punjab DGP Establishes Four-Member Committee to Investigate Illegal Migration

Chandigarh, February 7, 2025: In response to the ongoing deportation controversy, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Gupta has formed a four-member Fact-Finding Committee, also known as a Special Investigation Team. This committee will be chaired by Parveen Sinha, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for NRI affairs, and will include Shive Verma, IPS, ADGP for Internal Security; Dr. S. Boopathi, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Provisioning; and Satinder Singh, IPS, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Border Range. The committee has been tasked with investigating issues related to illegal human trafficking and migration following the deportation of…
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487 Indians in the US Face Deportation Orders: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

487 Indians in the US Face Deportation Orders: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

New Delhi (National Times): India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, announced on Friday that the United States has informed India about 487 individuals identified as Indian nationals who have received removal orders. These individuals are reportedly at risk of deportation from the US. During a press briefing, Misri stated that the Indian government is actively engaging with the Trump administration to ensure the safe return of those identified as illegal immigrants. He emphasized that the Indian authorities are closely monitoring the situation and collaborating with US officials to address the concerns surrounding these individuals. Regarding the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants,…
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US Spends Over $1 Million to Deport 104 Indians Using Military Aircraft

US Spends Over $1 Million to Deport 104 Indians Using Military Aircraft

The Trump administration has initiated the use of military aircraft to reinforce its commitment to deporting undocumented immigrants. A recent deportation operation to India reportedly cost around $1 million (approximately Rs. 8.74 crore). Reports indicate that military flights can be more than three times as expensive as civilian flights. On Wednesday, a US Air Force cargo plane arrived in Amritsar, transporting 104 Indian citizens who had entered the United States illegally, according to a statement from the US government.
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