27 Indians overstaying in Sri Lanka arrested
Earlier this month, the ColomboPage reported that three Indians were arrested on August 11 in northeast Sri Lanka for illegally staying in the country.
Aug 20, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
Australia's Hanson wears burqa to Parliament in bid to ban them
Hanson sat in her seat in the assembly for about 20 minutes covered by the black burqa before removing it to call for them to be banned in public for national security reasons.
Aug 17, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
3 Indians arrested for illegally staying in Lanka
Three Indians have been arrested for illegally staying in Sri Lanka, a media report has said.
Aug 13, 2017, 14:08 PM IST
Good news for Indian students, new US bill to support 'merit-based' immigration
The RAISE Act would scrap the current lottery system to get into the US and instead institute a points-based system for earning a green card. Factors that would be taken into account include English language skills, education, high- paying job offers and age.
Aug 04, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
H-1B visas not covered in proposed US immigration reforms
Both Democratic and Republican members of Congress have railed against it and has introduced legislation to restrict the visa.
Aug 03, 2017, 09:34 AM IST
Immigrant population hits new high in Germany
Germany took in more than a million migrants, many fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East and Africa in 2015 and 2016.
Aug 01, 2017, 13:08 PM IST
Aadhaar not valid for travel to Nepal, Bhutan: Home Ministry
The advisory assumes significance as Aadhaar is mandatory for a host of things, including government subsidies on LPG and other social welfare schemes.
Jun 25, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
Two Indian-origin men arrested for posing as federal agents in US
According to a federal grand jury indictment, although Panesar and Hastie have never worked at DHS.
Jun 09, 2017, 08:32 AM IST
Macron, Le Pen exchange May Day blows on day of rallies and protests
Centrist presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen attacked each other`s visions of France and the role it should play in Europe on Monday against a background of May Day rallies and protests.
May 01, 2017, 21:31 PM IST
Americans name dissatisfaction with Trump government as top problem
Americans list their dissatisfaction with the government and political leadership as the top problem in the country, according to a new Gallup poll.
Apr 16, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
Foreign students considering leaving US
A second executive order by US President Donald Trump on immigration has prompted foreign students and researchers, including those from India, to look elsewhere for educational, training and job opportunities, according to a report.
Mar 16, 2017, 16:12 PM IST
Donald Trump to sign revised executive order on immigration Monday: White House aide
US President Donald Trump is to sign a revised executive order on immigration Monday, after his first version was blocked by federal courts, senior White House aide Kellyanne Conway said.
Mar 06, 2017, 20:23 PM IST
Muslim immigrants invited by Democrats to Donald Trump's address
Immigrants from countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh were present during the address.
Mar 01, 2017, 11:18 AM IST
New Trump immigration order will remove Iraq from list of banned countries
President Donald Trump`s new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary US travel ban, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed US officials.
Mar 01, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
Donald Trump to sign new travel order on Wednesday
US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new refugee and immigration executive order on Wednesday.
Feb 27, 2017, 15:25 PM IST
Anxiety, tears and prayers in California's immigrant community
Lopez Bautista lives in constant fear that he or a relative could fall victim to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Feb 26, 2017, 19:57 PM IST
South African police fire rubber bullets at anti-immigrant march: Report
Attacks against foreigners have erupted regularly in recent years, fuelled by South Africa`s high unemployment and poverty levels.
Feb 24, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Donald Trump says he will unveil overhauled immigration order next week
Legal experts said a new directive would have a better chance of withstanding courtroom scrutiny.
Feb 17, 2017, 10:10 AM IST
White House says new immigration measures forthcoming
US President Donald Trump was expected to unveil new measures on immigration as early as today in the name of keeping Americans safe.
Feb 13, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
US Judges in immigration ban cases given increased security
Threats against more than one judge involved in legal challenges to President Donald Trump's controversial executive order on immigration have prompted law enforcement agencies to temporarily increase security protection for some of them, according to a media report.
Feb 10, 2017, 16:28 PM IST