UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepenUnited Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigra...
21 May, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
I know cricket is India's No.1 sport but basketball has potential too: NBA legend Vlade DivacNBA legend Vlade Divac visited New Delhi to promote basketball. He interacted with over 100 children at an event. Divac expressed surprise ...
08 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdownThe Trump administration is shifting from public, aggressive immigration enforcement tactics to a quieter approach, despite maintaining hig...
02 May, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Canada increases validity of work authorisation support letters for foreign workers on maintained statusCanada has extended work authorization support letters (WP-EXT) to 365 days for foreign workers on maintained status, a significant increas...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Iranians have long sought work and relative stability in Turkey; the war could force some to returnIranians in Turkey are struggling with visa renewals and economic difficulties. A regional war and sanctions have worsened their situation....
22 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Indian among second group of migrants deported from US and taken in by Costa RicaCosta Rica has received a second group of 30 third-country nationals deported from the United States, including an Indian national, as part...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Sweden rights groups blast 'honest living' criteria for migrantsSweden's government has faced growing criticism over its plans to require migrants to adhere to "honest living", with rights groups and leg...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
US Israel-Iran War Day 47: Pakistan mediation, IMF risk warnings and Trump’s ceasefire optimism drive parallel tracksIran War Day 47 Updates: The Iran-Israel war continues with signs of peace talks emerging. US President Donald Trump believes the conflict ...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Canada flags 30,000 refugee claims as ineligible under new lawCanada's immigration department is notifying approximately 30,000 refugee applicants they may not qualify for asylum hearings under new rul...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Japan balances record arrivals with stricter immigration checksJapan's stricter immigration controls are yielding results, with overstayers declining for a second consecutive year despite record foreign...
11 Apr, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
UK toughens asylum rules to discourage migrationThe United Kingdom's overhaul of its asylum program takes effect on Monday, the Home Office announced, with the new rules drastically cutti...
02 Mar, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Illegal Rohingyas have no fundamental right to reside in India, asserts govt in SCThe Union government has informed the Supreme Court that illegal Rohingya Muslim migrants do not have a fundamental right to reside and set...
20 Mar, 2024, 10.11 AM IST
Centre's initiative welcome but grant refugee status: PFFAPPFA welcomed Centre's initiative to exempt minority communities of Bangladesh and Pakistan from relevant provisions of rules and order.
16 Sep, 2015, 03.22 PM IST
Fate of Rohingyas lodged in Bengal prisons hangs in balance over plea for refugee statusOver 80 Rohingyas lodged in various prisons across Bengal are staring at an uncertain future as their plea to get refugee status is yet to ...
23 Aug, 2015, 11.15 AM IST
Illegal Bangladeshi migrants shouldn't get refugee status: BJPThe BJP today said it was against giving refugee status to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India.
03 May, 2014, 05.35 PM IST
- No refugee status to Pakistani Hindus: Government
Government today ruled out granting refugee status to Pakistani Hindu immigrants who have crossed over to India to escape persecution there.
15 Mar, 2013, 06.53 PM IST