London Professor Deported from Delhi Airport: Scholar Francesca Orsini Blacklisted for Visa Violations

Oct 22, 2025 11:23 am CST

A prominent Hindi scholar and professor emerita from London's School of Oriental and African Studies was deported upon arrival at Delhi's IGI Airport. Francesca Orsini, blacklisted since March 2025 for allegedly violating tourist visa conditions, was turned away despite her recognized contributions to Indian literary scholarship.