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TopicIllegal migration

Topic: illegal migration

In Haryana, cops, lawyers & khaps unite to steer youth away from drugs, gangs & ‘donkey routes’

Haryana Professionals Forum, a citizens' initiative, plans to educate young people about risks involved in illegal migrations, encouraging them to instead pursue legal pathways.

Arrested by NIA in US deportations probe, Delhi agent sent 45 overseas via ‘donkey routes’ since 2022

The agent was identified as Gagandeep Singh alias Goldy from West Delhi. He was arrested in a case filed by Gursevak Singh of Tarn Taran who was deported from the US on 15 February.

Migrants are more than just a problem–they enrich cultures too

A recent discussion around the 2024 book ‘Border Crossers’ focused on many contemporary issues – Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants to internal migration in India.

Human traffickers the ‘only beneficiaries’ of mass migration, says US State department

Saying that migrants are 'often victims' of this trade, the dept added that Trump 2.0 is focused on safeguarding US' border and citizens.

Tackle extremism but without affecting partnership — UK envoy on India-Canada spat over Nijjar killing

In conversation with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Alex Ellis says changing geopolitical landscape calls for democracies to collaborate, especially in face of China.

Meet India’s ‘dunki influencers’. They teach you how to cross Panama jungle, Mexico border

Dunki influencers are now making YouTube videos, Instagram reels, and TikTok to document their migration journeys.

‘Donkey flight’ held in Paris not first, Indians are trying to emigrate to US in record numbers

The case of a chartered flight ferrying 303 passengers to Nicaragua is just the latest in a record year for Indians seeking to emigrate to the US via the Mexican and Canadian borders. 

On Camera

UPSC Civil Services Exam has been reduced to a memory test. That’s not how you select officers

India’s civil services were once called the ‘steel frame’. But steel is forged in fire, not moulded in a coaching class. While dilution has made the exam easier, it has also made it harder to find the game-changers we need.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.