No refugee status to Pakistani Hindus: Indian govt

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 19:04

Government on Friday ruled out granting refugee status to Pakistani Hindu immigrants who have crossed over to India to escape persecution there.

Eight illegal immigrants arrested in UP

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 12:36

Eight illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Nepal were arrested from Kaiserbagh area of the state capital and fake passports recovered from them.

Four illegal Bangladeshi immigrants freed from Bihar jail

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 12:40

Four illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, languishing in a Bihar jail for more than three years after their term ended, have been released and handed over to the authorities of their country, police said on Saturday.

Romanians warn fellow migrants of Pakistanis, Indians in Britain

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 18:07

Romanians preparing to swamp Britain next year are insulting British towns and cities and making racist comments about fellow immigrants on the internet.

Israeli Ethiopian birth control ignites debate

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 13:59

Accusations that Israel deliberately tried to curb birth rates among Ethiopian immigrants have reopened a debate over discrimination against the group.

US economy stronger with immigrants’ talents: Obama

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 12:58

Real immigration reform, Obama said means fixing the legal immigration system to cut waiting periods.

Skilled immigrants would boost up US economy: Indian-Americans

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 13:46

Struggling to come out of recession, the US must find ways including granting more H-1B visas to attract skilled immigrants to boost its ailing economy, top Indian-American experts have told lawmakers.

240,000 illegal Indian immigrants on path to citizenship in US

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 21:24

Over 240,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the US could be soon on their path to obtaining citizenship under a "big deal".

240,000 illegal Indian immigrants on path to US citizenship

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 21:20

Over 240,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the US could be soon on their path to obtaining citizenship under a "big deal" reached by a bi-partisan group of influential Senators.

Comprehensive immigration reform good for US economy: WH

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 09:13

A comprehensive immigration reform is a good thing for the United States as this will not only unite the country but also benefit its economy, White House said Tuesday, a day after President Barack Obama in his inaugural address vowed for it during his second term.