immigration

Nigerian activist held in solitary in Japan, prompting calls for her release

Elizabeth Aruoriwo Obueza said she fled Nigeria for Japan in 1991 to escape female genital mutilation and applied for asylum in 2011.

Oct 27, 2016, 08:37 AM IST

Omar Abdullah stopped at New York airport for two hours – Know about the complete incident

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah is in New York to speak at an event organised by the New York University.

Oct 17, 2016, 01:16 AM IST

Donald Trump no longer supports ban on Muslims: Mike Pence

Donald Trump no longer wants to impose a total ban on Muslims entering the US, his running mate Mike Pence has said, indicating a disavow of one of its most provocative policy proposals by the Republican presidential nominee.

Oct 07, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

UK announces crackdown on immigration through 'work and study routes' from non-EU nations; decision to hit Indians

The UK on Tuesday unveiled plans to further its crackdown on immigration through "work and study routes" from non-EU nations.

Oct 04, 2016, 20:34 PM IST

In US visit, London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticises Donald Trump

Visiting London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday criticised Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump`s comments on Muslim immigration.

Sep 16, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Mexico President blasts Donald Trump's policies as "huge threat" after meeting

Mexico`s President rebuked Donald Trump as a threat to his country just hours after painting a positive picture of talks the two held on Wednesday to try to defuse tensions over the US presidential hopeful`s anti-Mexican campaign rhetoric.

Sep 01, 2016, 11:11 AM IST

Donald Trump vows no legal status for those who enter US illegally

The fiery speech confirmed Donald Trump`s hard line on immigration just hours after he met in Mexico with President Enrique Pena Nieto.

Sep 01, 2016, 08:59 AM IST

Hungary to build second fence on border with Serbia to keep out migrants

Hungary plans to build a second barrier on its southern border with Serbia to keep out migrants, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told public radio on Friday.

Aug 26, 2016, 12:03 PM IST

Nicolas Sarkozy tells comeback rally he would ban burkini across France

Hundreds of supporters waving French flags chanted "Nicolas! Nicolas!" and applauded as Sarkozy, a conservative president from 2007 to 2012 before losing an election to Socialist Francois Hollande, promised to protect the French people.

Aug 26, 2016, 04:09 AM IST

Donald Trump denies 'flip flopping' on immigration

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump insisted on Monday he was not changing his stance on immigration, despite a comment from a top aide who said his plan to deport 11 million illegal immigrants was still under review.

Aug 23, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

Eight dead, 20 missing in Malaysia boat accident

The boat carrying 62 people -- all Indonesians and thought to be illegal immigrants -- capsized due to strong waves late on Saturday night.

Jul 25, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

Security beefed up at airports post Istanbul terror attack

Security at airports across the country has been beefed up in the wake of Istanbul terror attack, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Jul 20, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

Manipuri girl alleges racism, harassment at Delhi airport

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Jul 11, 2016, 13:31 PM IST

Hungary to hold referendum on mandatory EU migrant quotas on October 2

Along with Slovakia, Budapest has also launched a court challenge against last year`s EU plan which will set quotas for each EU country to host a share of the migrants over two years.

Jul 05, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

India alerts citizens in China over 'imposter'

The imposter contacted the victim over phone stating that the host government was considering deporting and arresting them for providing false information pertaining to immigration details.

Jun 11, 2016, 18:46 PM IST

Michelle Obama takes swipe against Donald Trump in New York

Donald Trump has vowed to build a wall along America's southern border to keep out illegal immigrants.

Jun 04, 2016, 03:51 AM IST

Indian-Americans more tilted towards Democrats: Author

Republican party's anti-immigrant stance post 9/11 has pushed Indian-Americans towards Democrats, the author of a new book on voting patterns has said as US presidential primary elections moved to states which have significant population of the community members.

Apr 12, 2016, 12:54 PM IST