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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

Punjab govt must take Centre into confidence on new anti-sacrilege bill

What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.