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Congressman McCormick praises Indian-Americans, says 1 pc of US population
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Indian-Americans are one of the most successful immigrant communities in the US and are excelling in diverse fields, including politics. The Indian diaspora has been a catalyst in cementing closer ties between India and the US.
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Plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan's prisons: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, last year, several civilians fled to different countries in order to seek refuge. Some of them also went to Pakistan for shelter but instead of giving attention, Pakistan took action against Afghani migrants.
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UNHCR voices concern over arrest of Afghan refugees in Karachi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
On Friday, Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon said 129 Afghan female illegal immigrants were jailed in the province -- with 178 children -- but insisted the minors were not under arrest, the Dawn newspaper reported.
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US extends interview waiver for certain non-immigrant visa categories
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The US on Friday (local time) extended the interview waiver facility for certain non-immigrant visa applicants.
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BJP files complaint against TMC MLA Khokan Das over his "only Bangladeshis
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday filed a complaint with West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Khokon Das for allegedly asking party workers to ensure that only those Bangladeshi immigrants who support the ruling party in the state find a place in th
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Aruna Miller becomes first Indian-American to hold office of Lt Governor i
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Indian-American woman Aruna Miller on Wednesday became the first immigrant to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor in Maryland.
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US senators seek temporary protected status for Pakistani immigrants
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): US senators have sought Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Pakistani nationals currently residing in the US due to this year's unprecedented floods.
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Six Bangladeshi apprehended, 13 Indian nationals rescued by Railway Police
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 8 (ANI): Six Bangladeshi immigrants were apprehended and 13 Indian nationals were rescued from September 30 to October 6, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier (NF) Railways informed on Saturday.
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20 Bangladesh immigrants arrested, will be deported: CM Pramod Sawant
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], September 25 (ANI): More than 20 illegal Bangladesh immigrants have been arrested in Goa and will be deported to Bangladesh, said Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday.
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Govt oppression of Muhajirs continues in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], September 24 (ANI): The oppression of the Muhajir political activists in Pakistan -- Muslim immigrants who migrated from various regions of India after the Partition of India, has continued in the country as the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) claimed that three of its par
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SC to hear on Nov 1 pleas challenging Sec 6A of Citizenship Act
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear on November 1 the pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants in Assam.
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UAE deports illegal 'economic migrants' from Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 26 (ANI): During the second week of August 2022, UAE immigration authorities at Dubai International Airport denied entry to around 80 Pakistani passengers carrying visitor's visas and soon after they were deported to Pakistan.
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