US Deports Indian Migrants on Military
Aircraft in First under Trump’s New Term
In
a first since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the US has deported a
group of illegal Indian migrants on a C-17 military aircraft. A US official
confirmed to Reuters that the plane departed with the deportees but would take
at least 24 hours to reach India.
Illegal Indian immigrants after they were deported from the US, at Terminal 3, IGI airport, in New Delhi. (Representative file image)(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)
The
Trump administration has ramped up efforts to curb illegal immigration,
deploying military resources to support its agenda, including additional troops
at the US-Mexico border and military aircraft for deportations.
President
Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have raised concerns about illegal
Indian immigrants in discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External
Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Trump stated that India would "do what is
right" in accepting deported nationals.
The White House described Trump and Modi’s recent conversation as "productive," emphasizing their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. Hindustan Times
PM Modi to Visit US on February 12 for Talks with President Trump
New
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the US on February 12-13
for a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump, according to sources. This
will be Modi’s first visit to Washington since Trump’s re-election.
The
visit comes amid Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, with reports
suggesting over 18,000 illegal Indian immigrants may be deported. Trade
discussions are also expected, as Trump has previously criticized India's
tariffs on American goods. Before heading to Washington, PM Modi will conclude
a two-day visit to Paris.
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