Illegal Immigrants
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India, Bangladesh set for crucial Delhi talks as fencing, infiltration and security dominate agenda
India | Jun 02, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTThe Bangladeshi delegation, comprising 12–15 senior officials, will be led by the Director General of BGB and include the Additional Directors General for Operations and Intelligence, along with Inspector General-rank officers.
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Bangladeshi migrants head back across border: How BJP's anti-infiltration push is changing Bengal
West Bengal | May 29, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that its renewed focus on anti-infiltration measures is beginning to show results in border districts. The party says that tighter surveillance and coordinated action with security agencies have created pressure on those staying illegally in the state.
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'600-hectare land handed over to BSF': Amit Shah signals crackdown on illegal immigrants in Bengal
West Bengal | May 28, 2026, 05:38 PM ISTHe said special focus has been placed on the strategically sensitive 'Chicken Neck' corridor, where around 121 hectares of land has been transferred to strengthen surveillance and national security measures.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 26, 2026
India | May 26, 2026, 09:01 PM ISTBengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced a strict approach towards illegal immigration, saying a system has been introduced where those arrested by the police will be handed over directly to the BSF.
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'Jaldi Jaldi Bhago Nahi To…': Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's stark warning to Bangladeshi infiltrators
West Bengal | May 26, 2026, 07:18 PM ISTEarlier, CM Adhikari handed over land to the BSF for fencing at the India-Bangladesh border. He said the process will begin with a 27 km stretch and more land will be provided wherever needed to improve border management.
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Crackdown on infiltrators: Bengal Government asks DMs to develop 'holding centres' in all districts
West Bengal | May 24, 2026, 06:53 PM ISTThe order also referred to a Union Home Ministry advisory issued in May last year, which outlines procedures for dealing with Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas found staying illegally in India.
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PM Modi slams TMC over infiltration, unveils six key guarantees ahead of Bengal polls
West Bengal | Apr 09, 2026, 12:51 PM ISTAddressing a public meeting in Haldia, PM Modi said CM Mamata Banerjee will face defeat at her strong bastion Bhabanipur, in a similar way she lost Nandigram in 2021 polls.
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Assam Assembly polls: Amit Shah calls for deportation of illegal immigrants, attacks Congress
Assam | Mar 29, 2026, 03:34 PM ISTThe elections for Assam’s 126 Assembly constituencies are scheduled for April 9, with the counting of votes set to take place on May 4.
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'64 lakh infiltrators present in seven districts': Amit Shah tears into Congress in poll-bound Assam
Assam | Jan 30, 2026, 04:56 PM ISTHome Minister Shah urged people of Assam to vote for the BJP in the upcoming election to 'stop the infiltrators.'
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Bengal: BSF repatriates 1,720 Bangladeshi nationals amid verification delays at Hakimpur check post
Kolkata | Nov 22, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTA strict biometric and police verification process has caused long delays, forcing many to wait for hours or days before being cleared to return to Bangladesh. No new arrivals have been reported in the last two days, but those already at the checkpoint remain stuck due to incomplete paperwork.
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Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Jagdeep Singh Jagga nabbed in US; extradition efforts on
India | Oct 28, 2025, 09:27 AM ISTJagga has over a dozen cases registered against him in Punjab’s Dhurkot and has been declared a proclaimed offender by the court. In Rajasthan, cases have also been registered against him at the Pratap Nagar and Sardarpura police stations in Jodhpur, with arrest warrants issued by the courts.
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Amid demographic debate, BJP releases AI video showing Muslim dominated Assam; Opposition lashes out
India | Sep 17, 2025, 11:07 PM ISTThe video posted on the BJP's Assam unit on its X account shows AI-generated visuals of the northeastern state under a Muslim majority population.
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Trump on Indian-origin man's murder in Texas: 'Time for being soft on illegal immigrants over'
World | Sep 16, 2025, 02:22 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has strongly condemned the killing of Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah, who was brutally beheaded by an illegal Cuban immigrant in Dallas. Trump blamed the Biden administration for allowing the accused, who had a serious criminal history, to remain in the US.
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Speed News: SC Orders Release Of Stray Dogs After Vaccination, Bans Feeding In Public Places
Originals | Aug 22, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTThe Supreme Court today ordered the release of stray dogs after vaccination and banned feeding in public places. Meanwhile, PM Modi visited Bihar and West Bengal today. Further, Sri Lanka's former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested over alleged misuse of funds. Watch all the latest headline
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Himanta on illegal immigrants: People above 18 years will not get first-time Aadhaar card in Assam
India | Aug 21, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the decision to restrict Aadhaar card issuance is seen as part of the efforts to ensure the authenticity of citizens' identities. This move highlights the government's focus on addressing concerns about potential illegal immigration from Bangladesh.
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'India won't let infiltrators grab tribals land': PM Modi launches demographic mission
India | Aug 15, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTIllegal immigration has emerged as a growing concern across the country. Authorities are intensifying efforts to crack down on it by verifying the identities of suspicious workers in various cities, with a particular focus on identifying foreign nationals—especially those from Bangladesh.
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UK PM Starmer issues tough warning on illegal immigration amid expansion of deportation scheme
World | Aug 11, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned illegal immigrants of immediate detention and deportation amid expanded deportation measures targeting foreign criminals.
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'Get your act together or you're not going to have Europe anymore': Trump's big immigration warning
World | Jul 26, 2025, 07:13 PM IST"On immigration, you better get your act together. You're not going to have Europe anymore," Trump warned.
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Trump administration offers USD 1,000 to illegal immigrants who self-deport
World | May 05, 2025, 09:50 PM ISTThe Trump administration has launched a program offering USD 1,000 and travel assistance to undocumented immigrants in the US who voluntarily return to their home countries. Those using the CBP Home app to indicate plans to leave will be deprioritised for detention.
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Gujarat identifies 450 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants after detaining 6,500 in statewide crackdown
Gujarat | Apr 29, 2025, 09:31 AM ISTGujarat Police said that around 450 Bangladeshi nationals are living illegally in the state after detaining nearly 6,500 suspected undocumented immigrants during large-scale search operations. The Gujarat government has termed this its "biggest-ever operation" against illegal Bangladeshi residents.