illegal migrants
South Africa Deports 16 Bangladeshi Nationals Caught with Fraudulent Visas in Anti-Trafficking Operation
Dec 14, 2025 12:37 pm CST
South Africa's Border Management Authority has intercepted and will deport 16 Bangladeshi nationals who arrived with fake visas at OR Tambo International Airport. This action is part of intensified efforts to combat human trafficking and illegal immigration during the festive season. The interception revealed a common trafficking syndicate tactic where individuals transit through South Africa to neighboring countries before attempting re-entry. The airline will be fined R15,000 per illegal migrant.
UP Anti-Terrorism Squad Arrests Man For Money Laundering And Harboring Illegal Migrants
Nov 09, 2025 01:56 pm CST
The Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested Farhan Nabi Siddiqui in Greater Noida for spreading religious discord, laundering Rs 11 crore through hawala networks, and sheltering illegal migrants. Operating through three companies, Siddiqui published controversial religious content and used laundered funds to purchase land for religious institutions across Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
The Battle Over Citizenship: Examining the 'Ghuspaithiya' Controversy in West Bengal's Electoral Politics
Nov 07, 2025 09:11 pm CST
This analysis examines West Bengal's controversial Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the political battle over defining citizenship. The article explores how the identification of "ghuspaithiyas" (illegal migrants) has become central to the 2026 election narrative, impacting both Hindu and Muslim communities while reshaping political alignments between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. The piece highlights the complex history of migration, naturalization, and the critical relationship between citizenship status and welfare entitlements.
JD Vance Defends Trump Administration's Stance on Illegal Migration: "Reasonable for Americans to Want Commonality with Neighbors"
Oct 31, 2025 09:20 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration's immigration policies, stating that Americans have legitimate concerns about cultural differences with immigrant neighbors. In a recent podcast interview, he criticized the previous administration's approach to immigration, describing scenarios where multiple immigrant families occupying single homes impacts housing availability for American citizens, while reaffirming the current administration's commitment to removing illegal migrants.
Prepare For Voter Roll Revision By September 30: Poll Body To State Officers
Sep 21, 2025 04:43 pm CST
The Election Commission has asked its state election officers to be ready for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by September 30, in an indication that the poll authority could launch the voter list cleanup exercise as early as October-November.
Assam Congress Lodges Police Complaint Over BJP's AI Video On Illegal Migrants
Sep 19, 2025 02:28 am CST
The main opposition party in Assam, the Congress, has lodged a complaint with the Guwahati police against the BJP state unit over an AI video that was posted on its official social media handles.