Migrants

The US Department of Homeland Security has ended automatic extensions of work permits for migrant workers, impacting thousands of foreign employees, including many Indians, as the Trump administration tightens vetting and security checks.

Britain may toughen rules for migrants seeking permanent residency

Most migrants can currently apply for "indefinite leave to remain" after five years of living in Britain, a status that gives them the right to live permanently in the country.

Migrant deaths hit record in 2024, with 10% violently killed, says UN agency

In 2024, at least 8,938 people died on migration routes, with Asian routes being the most deadly followed by the Mediterranean crossing and Africa, which includes the Sahara Desert.

French police evict hundreds of migrants occupying cultural centre in Paris | N18G

French police evicted hundreds of migrants from the Gaîté Lyrique cultural center in Paris on Tuesday, March 18, after they had occupied it for over three months. Many of the migrants, primarily from Guinea, had taken refuge in the building due to harsh winter conditions and a lack of housing options. Protesters gathered outside the center overnight, opposing the eviction.Most migrants left the building without force, but police briefly used tear gas to disperse demonstrators before they regrouped. Dialo Ammediou, a migrant from Guinea, explained that they had no alternative but to occupy the space to avoid sleeping outdoors. Another migrant, 16-year-old Dialo Abdelrahman, criticized France’s treatment of immigrants, especially given its colonial history. The eviction highlights the ongoing challenges faced by migrants in France, as they struggle with homelessness and legal uncertainties while seeking asylum or better living conditions.

Haryana man struggled for 220 days, paid Rs 35 lakh, got deported 20 days after reaching US

Ravi's family said that after paying Rs 29 lakh, he was allegedly taken hostage and starved in Panama. They were forced to arrange an additional Rs 6 lakh—raising funds by selling farmland and taking a loan.

Arrest of labourer in Saif Ali Khan attack case triggers debate on background checks; developers say full identity verification 'impossible'

Developers and construction industry insiders say that the task of verifying worker identity and background largely falls on labour contractors.

UN refugee chief tells countries to drop ineffective border controls

Addressing more than 100 diplomats and ministers in Geneva at UNHCR's annual meeting, Filippo Grandi said an unprecedented 123 million people are displaced around the world.

Defying crackdown, thousands of migrants travel in caravans to US border

About 3,000 migrants in two caravans trek through southern Mexico, aiming for the U.S. border, highlighting immigration issues before the November 5 presidential election.

Tunisia recovers bodies of four migrants off its coast, rescues dozens

At least 23 Tunisian migrants were missing after setting off in a boat for Italy, the national guard said earlier on Saturday.

Sixty-one migrants, including women and children, drown after shipwreck off Libya, IOM says

Tragic shipwreck off Libya claims 61 lives, including women and children. Survivors report the boat, with 86 people, departed Zwara.

Migration figures do no credit to the Indian system

India was the country from which the largest migration took place to OECD countries during 2021 and 2022, replacing China

Lawyers in UK helping illegal immigrants with fake asylum claims: Report

The staff at several immigration law firms were found to be explaining to asylum seekers how they can lie to the authorities in a way to ensure a guaranteed stay in Britain, according to a media report

In pics: At least 78 dead, hundreds missing as migrant ship sinks off Greek coast

Government officials said that before capsizing and sinking around 2 am on June 14, the vessel's engine stopped and it began veering from side to side. Greece is one of the main routes into the European Union for refugees and migrants from the Middle East, Asia and Africa

How Germany’s Bremerhaven, once a city of farewells, is attracting immigrants

The seaside German town of Bremerhaven is a typical harbour town except for a fascinating distinction — it is the town from where 7 million Germans emigrated. Today it welcomes migrants with open arms.

The e-Shram portal holds valuable data on unorganised workers. Use it in policymaking and safety nets for internal migrants

The e-Shram portal is shaping up as a national database of unorganised workers. At the aggregated level it can help in policy making and at the individual level in ensuring direct targeting of insurance and assistance schemes. Ensuring there is no exclusion and keeping the data secure and updated is key

In Pics: Migrants crowd at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42 gives way to new rules

A 3-year-old asylum restriction known as Title 42 ended and has been replaced by new regulations imposed by the Biden administration.

The week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world

From celebration Ram Navami in Ayodha to protests in Israel and fashion shows in China, here are a few compelling photos clicked last week.

Three men survive 11 days on ship rudder to reach Spain from Nigeria

Three stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day ocean voyage from Nigeria, Spain’s maritime rescue service said.

Influx of migrants, cheaper accommodation among reasons for Thane's burgeoning population: Experts

Former IAS officer Sudhirkumar Goyal told PTI that Thane offered cheaper accommodation for people who came to Mumbai in search of employment.

UK government under fire for 'wretched' migrant center conditions

British politicians from both opposition and governing parties on Monday demanded the Conservative government improve conditions at an overcrowded facility for migrants, described by an independent inspector as “wretched.”

Texas Migrants Death: A look at some of the deadliest migrant suffocating incidents

In recent years, dozens of migrants have died due to suffocation while being smuggled across borders in trucks and containers. In the wake of migrant deaths in Texas, here’s a look at some of the deadliest suffocation incidents involving illegal immigrants.

Texas Migrants Deaths: A look at migrant lives lost since 2014

Human smuggling is a thriving business that preys on undocumented migrants. The death of 46 people in Texas is the latest in a long list of such incidents as migration turns deadly

More than 40 migrants die in truck in San Antonio, others hospitalized

The San Antonio Fire Department said 16 other people found inside the trailer were transported to the hospital for heat stroke and exhaustion, including four minors. Officials also said three people were in custody following the incident.

Top 10 countries gaining millionaires in 2022: Henley Global Citizens Report

According to the Henley Global Citizens Report 2022, UAE is expected to attract the largest inflows of millionaires globally in 2022. Russia has suffered the biggest emigration of millionaires over the past six months, with forecast net outflows of 15,000 by the end of 2022 — a massive 15 percent of its high-net-worth-individual (HNWI) population and 9,500 more than in 2019, pre-pandemic.