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Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address

February 25, 2026 admin

In his 2026 State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trumpchose to double down on the politics of his conservative support base by touting his second administration’s achievements with regard to divisive, if not polarising issues relating to immigration, the cost of living, and foreign policy concerns including tariffs and the prospect of war…

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Watch: Trump administration pauses immigration from 19 countries citing security concerns

December 3, 2025 admin

The pause applies to people from 19 countries that were already subjected to a partial travel ban in June, placing further restrictions on immigration. Source link

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How Biden Saved About A Million Immigrants From Deportation Before Leaving

January 11, 2025 admin

In a move that could potentially delay President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to crack down on immigration, the Biden administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 900,000 immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan. This decision, announced just days before Trump’s inauguration, grants these individuals a deportation reprieve and access to work permits…

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Canada Pauses New Application For Parents and Grandparents Program In 2025

January 5, 2025 admin

Ottawa: In yet another worrying move for Indian immigrants living in Canada, the Canadian federal government has announced that it will not accept any new applications for sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence in 2025. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said that in 2025, it will only process family sponsorship applications that…

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US Seeks To End Work Permits For International Students, Impacting Indians

January 2, 2025 admin

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows international students, including those from India, to gain work experience in the US after graduation, is facing scrutiny amid growing concerns over foreign worker programmes. The OPT programme has been criticised for being exploited to fill American jobs, with some arguing it’s being used as a long-term…

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Indian-Americans Condemn Racist Attacks On Donald Trump’s Appointee Sriram Krishnan

December 28, 2024 admin

Indian diaspora on Saturday issued a media advisory strongly condemning the racist attacks on Sriram Krishnan, who was recently appointed as Senior AI Advisor by President-elect Donald Trump. “Sriram Krishnan, who was recently appointed by President-elect Trump as his Senior AI Advisor, has become a target of reprehensible racist attacks. There is absolutely no place…

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Foreign Tech Workers On Visas Urged To Return To US Before Trump Takes Office

December 20, 2024 admin

Immigration lawyers are urging their foreign clients who work in tech and are in the US on visas to return to the country before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. The warning comes as the Trump administration is expected to include several executive orders that will limit access to several types of work visas,…

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18000 Indians Face Deportation Risk As Trump Vows Immigration Crackdown

December 14, 2024 admin

Washington: Stricter immigration policies are already in order as US President-elect Donald Trump is set to assume office in a month. In a list drawn up by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 1.45 million people are slated for deportation, among which 18,000 undocumented Indians are also included. Over the past 3 years, about…

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Watch: Germany wants Indian workers, but right-wing AfD resists

December 3, 2024 admin

Data Point: Germany wants Indian workers, but right-wing AfD resists | Video Credit: The Hindu While countries such as Australia, Canada, and the U.S. are limiting or planning to limit visas for immigrant workers, Germany is planning to increase them. This is good news for Indians, who already make up the largest group of foreign…

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Amit Shah Amid Bangladesh Unrest

November 29, 2024 admin

Mr Shah also congratulated the police leadership for the smooth conduct of the 2024 general elections. Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said security agencies should focus on emerging security challenges along the eastern border, immigration and trends in urban policing. Inaugurating the annual DGPs/IGPs conference here, which will discuss a host of…

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