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Record Surge: Over 3,000 Indian Nationals Deported from US in 2025 as Government Addresses Illegal Immigration
Dec 06, 2025 11:39 am CST
In 2025, the US has deported 3,155 Indian nationals as of November, marking a significant increase from previous years. The Indian government confirms these deportations follow strict nationality verification processes, with most cases involving illegal entry, visa overstays, undocumented residency, or criminal convictions. This trend highlights growing concerns around illegal immigration pathways while India continues expanding its diplomatic presence globally.
PM Modi Raises Concern with Putin over Indians Recruited into Russian Army: Foreign Ministry Reports Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Dec 05, 2025 11:39 pm CST
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirms that PM Modi directly addressed the issue of Indian citizens in the Russian military during talks with President Putin. With 127 Indians having joined Russian forces, 98 evacuated, and 12 missing, the government continues diplomatic efforts while warning citizens against accepting potentially misleading recruitment offers. The briefing also highlighted new visa arrangements between the two countries.
India Officially Denies Trump's Claim of Modi's Promise to Stop Russian Oil Purchases
Oct 17, 2025 02:52 am CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to cease purchasing Russian oil during a recent phone call. The MEA clarified that no such conversation occurred between the leaders, while reaffirming India's energy policy is guided by consumer interests and national security, not external political pressures.
25 Years of India-Russia Strategic Partnership: Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Future Cooperation
Oct 04, 2025 09:27 am CST
India celebrates 25 years of strategic partnership with Russia as MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlights the "special, privileged" relationship. Both nations seek to enhance cooperation in trade, defense, and technology, with Russian President Putin expected to visit India in December to further strengthen bilateral ties.
India Says 'In Touch With Family' After Telangana Techie Was Shot Dead By US Cops
Sep 20, 2025 02:34 pm CST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday confirmed that India is in touch with the US authorities and with the family of a man from Telangana who was allegedly killed in Mohammed Nizamuddin.
"No Food, Toilet": 56 Indians In Georgia Treated "Like Cattle", Alleges Tourist
Sep 17, 2025 01:12 pm CST
A woman has alleged that a group of 56 Indian travellers were subjected to "most inhuman behaviour" by Georgian authorities while attempting to enter the country from Armenia.
"Painful Consequences": India's "Temper Your Rhetoric" Advice To Pakistan
Aug 14, 2025 08:06 pm CST
In India warned the Pakistani leadership that any "misadventure" will have "painful consequences". Speaking at the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referenced reports regarding "war-mongering" by Pakistan against India.
After Iran, India Begins Operation To Evacuate Indian Nationals From Israel
Jun 22, 2025 04:53 pm CST
India has started to evacuate its nationals from Israel as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalated with the US attacking three nuclear sites in Iran on Sunday, sources said.