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Key Takeaways on Ukraine, Iran, Migration and India

Key Takeaways on Ukraine, Iran, Migration and India

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From June 15 to 17, world leaders came together in France for the G7 (Group of Seven) meeting amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic instability. The meeting focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, the tensions in West Asia, artificial intelligence (AI) and global trade disruptions.  The G7, an informal forum of leading industrialised nations, comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presence at the 52nd edition of the summit drew global attention, amid renewed efforts to bring a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year.  India also participated in the event, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz, after attacks on commercial ships by the US Navy killed three Indians. Following three days of discussions, the G7 leaders released statements on major topics such as human trafficking, geopolitical issues and rebuilding international partnerships.  Here’s a look at what G7 brings for the world, what it means for India, and the developments to watch going …

1,076 Indians deported from the US this year, says MEA

1,076 Indians deported from the US this year, says MEA

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A total of 1,076 Indian nationals have been deported from the US so far this year, while the figure for 2025 was 3,567, the external affairs ministry said on Friday while asserting that the two sides are committed to act against illegal migration. The US administration has increased the deportation of illegal migrants from around the world as part of a crackdown that began soon after President Donald Trump took office last year. The US administration has increased the deportation of illegal migrants from around the world as part of a crackdown that began soon after President Donald Trump took office last year. The number of Indians deported from the US last year was the highest in the past 16 years, according to figures provided by the government in Parliament in 2025. “A total of 1,076 Indian nationals have been deported from the US to India so far this year,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a regular media briefing. During 2025, a total of 3,567 people were deported from the US, he said …

Muslim population in India may match Indonesia after Census, says Kiren Rijiju

Muslim population in India may match Indonesia after Census, says Kiren Rijiju

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Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the Muslim population in India is likely to be nearly the same as that of Indonesia after the Census. Kiren Rijiju said that the Muslim population in India is likely to be nearly the same as that of Indonesia soon. (PTI) “The Muslim population in the country is likely to be nearly on par with Indonesia’s population. Once the Census (data) is out, it will be the likely outcome,” the Union minister for minority affairs told reporters after a programme here. As the last Census was conducted in 2011 and the decennial exercise could not be conducted in 2021, the population would have grown, he said. “Whatever the numbers of whichever (community) are, all are Indians,” Rijiju added. Highlighting concerns over the declining population of the Parsi community, he stated that their numbers stand at around 52,000 to 55,000 in the country. The Parsis are the smallest minority community in India and the government is working to protect them and ensure their numbers do not shrink further, …

US crackdown fails to deter illegal migration from Punjab, Haryana | India News

US crackdown fails to deter illegal migration from Punjab, Haryana | India News

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Despite the US stepping up efforts to curb illegal immigration and reports of upcoming deportations to India, travel agents in Punjab and Haryana say demand for migration to the US remains high. Even with strict policies and news of deportations set for tomorrow, young people in both states continue to seek ways to enter the US, often through dangerous, illegal routes. The “Dunki route,” which involves crossing the US-Mexico border via unauthorized paths and traveling through countries in Africa and South America to reach Mexico, remains a popular choice. Despite the growing risks and crackdowns, migrants are still willing to take this route, along with other illegal alternatives. “The demand for US visas, even through unofficial routes, is as high as ever. Many young people from Punjab and Haryana are willing to take the risk, driven by the promise of better opportunities and the American dream,” said Sonu Singh, a Jalandhar-based travel agent. Story continues below this ad “The US still offers hope for a better life, and despite the risks, the youth are determined …

India dismisses Canadian commission’s ‘insinuations’ of election interference | Latest News India

India dismisses Canadian commission’s ‘insinuations’ of election interference | Latest News India

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India has firmly rejected the “insinuations” made against it in a Canadian commission’s report, which investigated allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s elections. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, walks past India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site, during the G20 Summit in New Delhi. (AP File) The ministry of external affairs (MEA) strongly responded, dismissing the report’s claims and saying that Canada has, in fact, been “consistently interfering” in India’s internal affairs. “We have seen a report about alleged activities on purported interference. It is in fact Canada which has been consistently interfering in India’s internal affairs,” the MEA said. “This has also created an environment for illegal migration and organised criminal activities. We reject the report’s insinuations on India and expect that the support system enabling illegal migration will not be further countenanced,” MEA said in a statement. The Globe and Mail reported that India was suspected of using proxy agents to secretly fund candidates from three political parties in …

"If Illegal Migrants Are In Millions…": Veep On "Demographic Disruption"

"If Illegal Migrants Are In Millions…": Veep On "Demographic Disruption"

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said “demographic disruption” is emerging as a serious threat to nationalism, and called for united efforts against attempts to change “organic demography” through allurement and temptation. During an interaction with students on the theme ‘Ideas for building Better Bharat’, he said there is a need to deal with the problem of illegal migration, adding it has taken the shape of “unmanageable dimension” with migrants straining the country’s resources, employment, health and education sectors. Batting for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), he asked how anybody could object to “something that is written in the Constitution”. Students of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai were present at the programme held at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in the state capital. “There is a serious cause of concern we need to address in togetherness. Threats are emerging for our nationalism in the form of demographic disruptions. Demographic disruption is very serious,” he said. “Organic demographic evolution is soothing, harmonious. …

Over 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in migrant boat capsize off Africa | Pakistan News

Over 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in migrant boat capsize off Africa | Pakistan News

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More than 40 Pakistanis are feared to have drowned in the capsizing of a boat off West Africa’s Atlantic coastline, which has emerged as a primary point of departure for migrants aiming to reach Europe. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed grief over the deaths and stressed the need for strict measures to curb human trafficking. Zardari’s comments in a statement late Thursday came after a Spain-based migrant rights group, Walking Borders, said 50 people had died on their way to the Canary Islands and that 44 of them were Pakistanis. The group said the migrants began their journey on January 2. Pakistan said it had been informed by its embassy in Morocco that a boat carrying 80 passengers, including some Pakistanis, had set off from Mauritania and capsized near Dakhla, a Moroccan-controlled port city in the disputed Western Sahara. Millions of people migrate to Europe each year, the vast majority using legal and regular means. Less than 240,000 people crossed borders into the continent without papers last year, according to the European Union’s border agency …

UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers | World News

UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers | World News

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Jan 02, 2025 05:32 AM IST MIGRATION-BRITAIN/ (PIX):UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers LONDON, – Suspected people smugglers will face severe curbs under new laws in Britain, the government said on Thursday, as it steps up efforts to fight illegal migration and strengthen border security. UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers Those suspected will face travel bans, social media blackouts and restrictions on phone usage to help the government “dismantle organised immigration crime networks,” the statement added. “We will give law enforcement stronger powers they need to pursue and stop more of these vile gang networks,” interior minister Yvette Cooper said, describing border security as one of the foundations of the government’s recently laid out ‘plan for change’. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, elected to office in July, has prioritised tackling illegal migration by cracking down on the gangs who smuggle people across the English Channel, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, into Britain from France. Over 36,800 people made the dangerous crossings to arrive in Britain in 2024, a 25% …

A record 8,500 migrants died in 2023, says UN

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The UN’s International Organisation for Migration said the biggest increase in deaths was on the Mediterranean Sea. File | Photo Credit: AP A total of 8,565 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, the U.N. migration agency said March 6, a record high since it began tallying deaths a decade ago. The International Organisation for Migration said the biggest increase in deaths last year was on the treacherous Mediterranean Sea crossing, to 3,129 from 2,411 in 2022. However, that was well below the record 5,136 deaths recorded in the Mediterranean in 2016 as huge numbers of Syrians, Afghans and others fled conflicts toward Europe. IOM said the total number of deaths among migrants in 2023 was nearly 20% more than in 2022. It said most of the deaths last year, about 3,700, came from drowning. The Geneva-based migration agency cautioned that the figures likely underestimate the real toll, and factors such as improved data collection methods play a part in its calculations. “Every single one of them is a terrible human tragedy that …

Happy with response, don’t make movies with box office in mind: Rajkumar Hirani on ‘Dunki’ | Bollywood

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“Dunki”, fronted by Shah Rukh Khan, is based on the illegal migration of people who travel through the dangerous ‘donkey route’ in search of a better life. HT Image The much-discussed film comes after Shah Rukh’s blockbusters “Pathaan” and “Jawan”, both high-octane action thrillers that crossed over ₹1,000 crore each at the box office. “Dunki”, which also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani, is a gentler film and has made ₹300 crore – a success though not at par with the other two films. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here “Of course, commercial success matters to me but I try not focus on it at all because the moment you start focusing on it, then you start colouring the kind of film you want to make…,” Hirani told PTI in a Zoom interview. His last film was “Sanju” in 2018. “I take three or four years to make a film. This time I took five years to make a story. It should be like… …