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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicUS immigration

Topic: US immigration

Trump orders cuts to migrant aid, slashes regulations, and disbands global development agencies

The immigration order bars the use of federal money for migrants in the country illegally, directing all agencies to identify any federally funded programs that do so.

‘Oh Meldi Mata, help our children stay in US’—Gujarat village prays as Trump strikes fear

Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants has hit Gujarat’s US dream. Dunki routes have dried up and there's panic among migrants. But many Patidars still back him: ‘Trump is like Modi.’

Hindu designer says ‘India has it better’, Pakistanis say ‘Go to India’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Trump is more about drama than change. His power ends where states push back

Trump understands the shock value of his actions and uses it to great effect. He enacted orders focusing on low hanging fruits like immigration, but not China or the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump decision on US birthright citizenship could make Indians rethink immigration plans

Indian immigrants have long used jus soli to become US citizens: those on temporary visas raised families while waiting for permanent residence. The order still has to face legal test.

Can Trump go through with his bid to end birthright citizenship & how move may impact immigrants

As of 2024, Indian Americans accounted for 1.47% of US population and at least two-thirds of the 5.4 million Indian Americans are immigrants, according to US government data.

Days after expressing support for H-1B visa, Trump reshares Musk’s post on immigrants’ contribution

In a post, Elon Musk noted hard work of immigrants from different races and nationalities & urged Americans to preserve the country's identity as land of freedom and opportunity.

Short-term work visas, long-term gains—How India-US can tackle immigration woes, boost ties

With a large pool of engineering graduates entering the workforce annually, India has the potential to meet the growing demand in the US semiconductor sector.

US Supreme Court allows immediate enforcement of immigration law in Texas

The White House has also raised concerns about the ruling, calling it 'harmful and unconstitutional' while adding that it will make communities in Texas less safe.

On Camera

Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.