Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced on Thursday that state police have apprehended 200 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals over the past few days, and legal proceedings are now underway.
This rarely used law, which has been invoked only three times before, grants the president broad authority to target and remove undocumented immigrants.
CNN also cited dissatisfaction with the pace of transporting violent undocumented Venezuelan criminals back to their home country as a reason for the reversal decision by Trump.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday voiced serious concerns over illegal migration in India, stating that millions of undocumented individuals are residing in the country without legal rights.
Tewari questioned whether India would allow these individuals to be returned in degrading conditions, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar continues to travel the world attending "inane conferences."
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the Laken Riley Act, which mandates pre-trial detention of illegal migrants accused of theft, burglary or shoplifting, The Hill reported.
Sachdev emphasised that even though Indians are major beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program, with over 300,000 Indian students in the US, the plight of these 20,000 undocumented Indians remains a concern.
The pontiff, who has previously criticised Trump's plans to deport undocumented immigrants, offered incoming president "cordial greetings and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom, strength and protection."
Director General of Trace It, Geoffrey Hardy, unveiled the report's findings in collaboration with economic research firm Prime, shedding light on the profound impact of undocumented and illegal trade practices on Pakistan's economy.
The first phase of expelling undocumented Afghan migrants from Pakistan began in November 2023, whereas the second phase, under the name of the 'repatriation plan' which also includes those holding citizenship cards, is set to start on April 10, according to TOLOnews.