"Hasina Must Be Stopped": Bangladesh Asks India to Act

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:14pm on 06 Feb 2025,Thursday India Global

Bangladesh has asked India to stop former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from making statements from Indian soil. "Hasina is continuously provoking people. If she had stayed silent, there would be no unrest," said Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has also summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner. On February 5, protesters set fire to Hasina’s house in Dhanmondi and destroyed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic home. Hasina resigned in August 2024 and took refuge in India. Bangladesh has formally asked India to send her back, but India has not yet responded.

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"Engaging With US To Ensure No Mistreatment": S Jaishankar On Deportation Row Over Shackled Indian Migrants

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:23pm on 06 Feb 2025,Thursday India Global

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended the United States' deportation of illegal migrants, stating that deportations of Indian nationals have been ongoing for years. He highlighted that between 530 and 2,000 Indians were deported annually. Jaishankar assured that India is engaging with the US to ensure the deportees’ treatment remains humane, denying mistreatment of women and children. Opposition MPs criticized the inhumane conditions, referencing videos showing Indian deportees shackled and handcuffed. Calls were made for India to send aircraft to bring citizens back more humanely, echoing Colombia's actions in a similar case.

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33 Gujarati Immigrants Deported From US Arrive in Ahmedabad

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:56am on 06 Feb 2025,Thursday India Global

A plane carrying 33 Gujarati immigrants, part of 104 Indians deported from the US for illegal immigration, landed at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday morning. The deportees, including women and children, were transported to their native places in Gujarat in police vehicles. The group had been detained in the US for illegal immigration, with many claiming they had left India seeking employment opportunities. Family members of the deportees expressed concern over their relatives' journey, while local authorities confirmed no questioning would take place at this stage.

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104 Indians Deported From US Arrive In Amritsar, Claim Handcuffs And Leg Shackles On Flight

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:29am on 06 Feb 2025,Thursday India Global

A US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indian immigrants, including 19 women and 13 minors, landed in Amritsar. Deportees alleged they were handcuffed and had their legs chained throughout the flight. Jaspal Singh, a deportee from Punjab, said they were only unshackled upon arrival. Many paid agents lakhs for illegal entry into the US, facing dangerous journeys via multiple countries. US officials have prepared a list of 18,000 undocumented Indians for deportation. The mass deportation comes days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington for talks with President Donald Trump.

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"Walked 45 Kilometres, Saw Dead Bodies": Indians Deported From US Face Debt Crisis

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:16am on 06 Feb 2025,Thursday India Global

A US military aircraft deported 104 Indians from Amritsar, India, after their harrowing journey to the US. Many, including minors, endured treacherous routes, hunger, and deaths along the way. Punjab's Harvinder Singh paid ₹42 lakh for a promised visa but was deceived, walking 45 km and witnessing corpses. Sukhpal Singh saw migrants abandoned to die. Families, drowning in debt, now demand action against fraudulent agents. "We sold everything for this dream," said a victim’s wife. Donald Trump's immigration crackdown continues, leaving thousands stranded.

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Families of Deported Gujarati Immigrants Shocked, Say They Didn’t Know About US Stay

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:46pm on 05 Feb 2025,Wednesday India Global

A US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar. Among them, 33 are from Gujarat and will reach Ahmedabad soon. Families were shocked, claiming they didn’t know their relatives were in the US illegally. Nikita Patel told her family she was in Europe. Ketul Patel sold his flat to move abroad. Kiransingh Gohil and his family also returned. The Gujarat government is monitoring the situation. Authorities will investigate the deported individuals before allowing them to return home. Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal confirmed that all immigrants are safe and have received food upon arrival.

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US Deports 104 Indians, Including 48 Under 25, On Military Plane To Amritsar

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:57am on 05 Feb 2025,Wednesday India Global

A US military C-17 aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, Punjab, under tight security. Among them, 48 are below 25, including 25 women and 12 minors. Most deportees hail from Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab. Many entered the US illegally or overstayed visas. This deportation coincides with PM Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington. Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal criticized the move, arguing deportees contributed to the US economy. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India is open to verifying and accepting returnees. The US has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigrants under President Trump.

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US Deports 104 Illegal Indian Immigrants; Military Plane Lands in Amritsar

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:17am on 05 Feb 2025,Wednesday India Global

A US military C-17 aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants, including 13 children, landed in Amritsar from San Antonio, Texas. The deportees, mostly caught at the US-Mexico border, include 33 from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, and 30 from Punjab. Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal expressed disappointment, urging External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to address the issue. The move aligns with President Donald Trump’s mass deportation pledge, targeting 18,000 undocumented Indians. With 725,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the US, further deportations are expected. A US Embassy representative was present at the airport.

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US Deports 205 Indian Migrants On Military Plane As Trump Ramps Up Crackdown

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:50pm on 04 Feb 2025,Tuesday India Global

A US military C-17 aircraft carrying 205 deported Indian migrants left San Antonio, Texas, on February 4. The Trump administration is using expensive military planes, costing around $28,500 per hour, instead of civilian flights to reinforce its tough stance on illegal immigration. Colombia recently refused military deportation flights, citing sovereignty concerns. Trump defended the move, stating, “We are respected again.” The visuals of shackled migrants being loaded onto military planes have sparked criticism. Trump aims to expedite deportations, avoiding lengthy detention periods. Experts warn that military deportations may strain diplomatic ties, especially with Latin American nations.

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PM Modi to Visit US Next Week After Donald Trump’s Invitation, Key Talks Expected

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19am on 04 Feb 2025,Tuesday India Global

US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the US next week. Modi is expected to arrive in Washington DC on 12 February after visiting France. He will meet Trump on 13 February, and Trump may host a dinner for him. The leaders will discuss trade, immigration, and security. The US wants India to buy more American-made defence equipment and improve military cooperation. Modi and Trump also discussed illegal immigration. India has agreed to take back identified illegal Indian migrants. Both sides aim to strengthen ties and resolve trade issues during the visit.

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