Migration
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Ceuta crisis explained: Why an overnight border breach alarmed Europe
World | Jul 31, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTSpain's government said it would send the Armed Forces to help the Civil Guard "maintain security in the city of Ceuta" and also announced that Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez would join Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska in a visit to Ceuta on Friday.
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Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon forced over 90,000 people to flee their homes: United Nations
World | Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThousands of people fleeing heavy bombardment in southern Lebanon have sought refuge in makeshift shelters across Beirut, as Israeli airstrikes intensify across the border.
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UK's mega eVisa transition drive: Govt urges all, including Indians to switch their stay permit
World | Sep 18, 2024, 04:59 PM ISTThe eVisa transition drive came as a majority of the physical biometric residence permits are set to expire towards the end of this year and are being automatically transitioned online in phases to be accessed by creating and logging into a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) online account.
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Germany enforces tighter curbs on borders to crackdown on irregular migration, extremist attacks
World | Sep 10, 2024, 08:27 AM ISTThe decision comes over widespread discontent over stretched public services, integration and security stemming from rising immigration. Additionally, the anti-immigration AfD became the first far-right party to win a regional election since WWII, putting pressure on Olaf Scholz's government.
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Indian students are turning away from UK universities for higher studies. Here's why
World | Aug 22, 2024, 08:10 PM ISTThe UK Home Office data shows a 23 per cent fall in Indian students coming to the UK for higher studies, despite being the largest community to enter the country. This indicates restrictions on the right of student visa holders to allow dependent family members.
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UK enforces 55 per cent hike in salary requirements for sponsoring family visa to control migration
World | Apr 12, 2024, 10:26 AM ISTThe increase in salary thresholds was announced by the UK government last year and has come into effect from Thursday. British citizens and residents, including those of Indian heritage, must have a minimum salary of GBP 29,000, up from GBP 18,600.
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Canada mulling to cap entry of international students, migrants amid house shortage
World | Jan 14, 2024, 05:45 PM ISTIt is worth noting that Canada depends on immigration to drive its economy and support an ageing population and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been ramping up annual immigration.
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Cabinet approves India-Italy migration and mobility pact in another win for 'Melodi' era | DETAILS
India | Dec 27, 2023, 09:35 PM ISTThe agreement was signed on November 2 by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani. The India-Italy pact seeks to enhance people-to-people contacts, foster mobility of students, skilled workers, business people and young professionals.
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Assam: Village where just one family lives, people left due to THIS reason
India | Aug 27, 2023, 02:25 PM ISTFrom being a prosperous village in the last century to just 16 people in the 2011 census, the village currently has a single family with five members.
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'Quick elections now': Dutch PM Mark Rutte's coalition government collapses over migration row
World | Jul 08, 2023, 07:33 AM ISTDutch PM Mark Rutte and his government will stay in office in a caretaker capacity until another decision alliance is chosen, according to AP.
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Mexico: At least 39 migrants killed in fire at migration office in Ciudad Juarez I UPDATES
World | Mar 28, 2023, 04:37 PM ISTNotably, Ciudad Juarez is a major crossing point for migrants entering the United States. Its shelters are full of migrants waiting for opportunities to cross or who have requested asylum in the United States and are waiting out the process.
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Bihar: Man arrested for spreading fake videos of attack on migrant workers in Tamil Nadu
Bihar | Mar 06, 2023, 09:54 PM ISTAn investigation by the EOU has revealed that the accused were indulging in spreading fake videos of migrants being killed and beaten up in Tamil Nadu on social media, officials said in a statement.
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White House releases strategy on addressing root causes of migration in Central America
World | Jul 30, 2021, 06:44 AM ISTThe pillars also include addressing violence and crimes committed by criminal gangs and trafficking networks, as well as curbing sexual, gender-based and domestic violence.
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No migration from unrecognised to recognised medical college: SC
India | Feb 04, 2021, 06:57 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has ruled that the migration of a medical student from one college to another can be allowed only if both institutions are recognised by the Centre under the law.
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Kairana-like exodus in Meerut? 125 Hindu families migrate, report says
India | Jun 27, 2019, 11:43 PM ISTThe complaint was sent on the app by a local Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bhavesh Mehta on June 11 and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), on the same day, forwarded the complaint to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). The CMO has sought a report on the matter.
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Madras HC to Centre: End trauma of 65 Sri Lankan Tamils
India | Jun 23, 2019, 01:10 PM ISTThe Tamils crossed the narrow strip of sea dividing Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu way back with a view to make India their permanent home but the Centre has refused to give them citizenship all these years.
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US: Trump tightens grip on immigration policy, pledges asylum crackdown ahead of crucial congressional elections
World | Nov 02, 2018, 05:53 PM ISTThe announcement, which comes just five days ahead of the US Congressional elections marked Trump’s latest attempt to keep the issue of immigration front-and-center.
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Despite Trump's efforts to halt migrant caravan's progress, Honduran expats resume march towards US
World | Oct 22, 2018, 07:43 AM ISTAbout a thousand migrants, including women and children, were still stranded on a border bridge hoping to enter Mexico legally via Guatemala.
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Gujarat migrant exodus: Police ask non-natives to call up friends who've fled state post violence
India | Oct 11, 2018, 01:57 PM ISTThe request came following a series of attacks on North Indians after a Bihar native raped a 14-month girl in Sabarkantha.
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Trump admin tightens its leash on migration policy, proposes rules banning green cards for immigrants on public aid
World | Sep 23, 2018, 08:46 AM ISTIn its statement, the Department of Homeland Security said that the current and past receipt of certain public benefits above thresholds would be considered “a heavily weighed negative factor” in granting green cards as well as temporary stays.