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Telugu speaking population jumps 4-fold in US, touches 12.3 lakh this year
Telugu students heading to the US this fall will find a growing community and familiar environment. The Telugu-speaking population in America has surged from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024, according to a report by the Statistical Atlas of the US based on US Census Bureau data, as reported by TOI. California hosts the largest Telugu-speaking population, nearing 200,000, followed closely by Texas (150,000) and New Jersey (110,000). States like Illinois (83,000), Virginia (78,000), and Georgia (52,000) have also seen significant increases. Telugu associations confirm these trends align with their estimates.
Bureau of Immigration imposes Rs 1 lakh fine on Indigo for visa violations
In a mandatory regulatory filing, InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of Indigo has disclosed that the Bureau of Immigration which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh over alleged visa-related violations. The airline received the communication regarding the fine on June 11.
Bureau of Immigration imposes penalty of Rs 1 lakh on IndiGo
IndiGo, under InterGlobe Aviation, is dealing with a Rs 1 lakh penalty from the Bureau of Immigration for visa-related violations. The company may appeal the order following a delayed disclosure to the BSE. Despite the fine communicated on June 11, there is no significant impact on financials or operations.
A new $72,000 migrant smuggling route to the US starts with a charter flight, and many Indians are waiting to board
Indian nationals on a Legend Airlines flight faced challenges in El Salvador as they attempted to reach the U.S. via Mexico. The incident sheds light on a new phase of illegal immigration through intercontinental smuggling routes, impacting U.S. border policies and migrants' journeys.
Special programme to fast-track immigration services launched; All you need to know
The FTI-TTP will be launched at 21 major airports in the country. In the first phase, along with the Delhi airport, it will be launched at seven major airports -- Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Ahmedabad.
Delhi Airport becomes first Indian airport to launch Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme
Delhi Airport introduced the Government of India's Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme for Indian passport holders and OCI cardholders. The programme offers expedited emigration/immigration clearance with eight electronic gates at Terminal 3. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the programme. Applicants must pay a processing fee and undergo biometric verification, with the initiative aiming to streamline airport congestion.
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India becomes the biggest source country for doctors in the US
India is the top source of immigrant doctors and the second-largest source of registered nurses in the US, as per a report by Remitly. Immigrants make up 18% of the US healthcare workforce, with Indians constituting 7%.
Delhi Airport sets biometric gate for faster immigration check
Delhi International Airport has introduced biometric registration kiosks for faster immigration processing, under the supervision of the Bureau of Immigration. The kiosks will halve the time required to process visas for foreign nationals arriving in India with a visa where biometric information was not collected during the application process.
DIAL sets up biometric registration kiosks for faster immigration processing
Delhi International Airport Limited introduced biometric registration kiosks supervised by the Bureau of Immigration for faster immigration processing. These kiosks, currently operational at the international arrival pier, expedite the process for foreign nationals without prior biometric data.
Smooth flying: India plans to simplify immigration checks for international trips
The Indian government aims to develop airports as transit hubs for South Asia, incorporating a strategy called the confluence of flights. This allows travelers on connecting flights under the same ticket number, or PNR, to complete customs and immigration checks at their initial departure point and final destination, bypassing intermediary checks during layovers.
Amid heatwave, passengers allegedly faint after forced to wait without AC at Delhi Airport as Air India delays takeoff
As temperatures soared in the nation's capital, passengers aboard a flight bound for San Francisco reportedly experienced fainting spells inside the aircraft, which lacked air-conditioning, following an eight-hour delay on Thursday. Originally scheduled for departure on Thursday afternoon, the Tata-owned flight to San Francisco is now set to take off at 11 am on Friday, after a delay exceeding 20 hours.
Prajwal Revanna arrested after completing due process, legal procedures will follow: Karnataka HM G Parameshwara
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed the arrest of suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna for alleged sexual abuse of multiple women. The home minister stated that the arrest followed due process and will aid the SIT's investigations. Prajwal was apprehended by the SIT upon his arrival from Germany. Authorities are encouraging other potential victims to come forward and give their statements.
Next procedure to bring Prajwal Revanna back will start if he doesn't turn up on May 31: Karnataka Minister
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara indicated that procedures to bring back Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna from abroad will proceed if he does not return by May 31. Prajwal, facing charges of sexually abusing several women, released a video promising to cooperate with the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Parameshwara mentioned that efforts, including a Blue Corner Notice and an arrest warrant, have been made to bring Prajwal back.
No jobs, no future: In Canada, drugs are Indian students’ last resort
The grim reality of hefty education loans and joblessness in the land they once hoped would offer prosperity has ensnared numerous Indian students in Canada in a vicious cycle of cocaine, marijuana and liquor as a coping mechanism for unemployment-induced stress
Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows
Former President Donald Trump is using rhetoric linking immigrants in the U.S. illegally to violent crime in his campaign for the presidency, despite studies showing immigrants are not more prone to criminal behavior. Trump has labeled crimes by these immigrants as "Biden migrant crime" and has been criticized for dehumanizing language. President Joe Biden has disagreed with efforts to demonize migrants based on individual actions. Studies, including a meta-analysis and research on Texas felony arrests, consistently show immigrants, including those in the U.S. illegally, do not commit more crimes than native-born Americans.
Trump, at fundraiser, says he wants immigrants from 'nice' countries
Former President Donald Trump, at a fundraiser in Palm Beach, criticized Biden's immigration policies, highlighted his own tax cuts, and raised concerns about America's future, suggesting the upcoming election could be the last for the country.
Immigration is helping to meet hiring demand in the US, and may help explain data mysteries
Robust immigration over two years flooded the job market, creating surprises. CBO estimates 3.3 million net immigration. Varying estimates from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on break-even employment levels. Monthly job growth estimates reveal employment measure gap.
Immigrants killed in Baltimore bridge collapse died doing job 'others do not want to do'
Six immigrants died in the Patapsco River after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Hispanic workers face high job risks. U.S. election focuses on immigration. Community leaders support victims' families in Baltimore.
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
The U.S. government's revised race and ethnicity categorization allows for more accurate self-identification, including a Middle Eastern and North African option. The changes reflect societal diversity, with removed pejorative terms and enhanced data collection methods.
CBI busts human trafficking network sending Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a significant human trafficking network that deceived Indians into traveling to the war zone between Russia and Ukraine under the guise of providing lucrative jobs abroad. The agency is conducting searches at over 10 locations across seven cities as part of its investigation. This comes after the tragic death of Mohammed Afsan, a 30-year-old man from Hyderabad, who was misled into joining the Russian army and was killed in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
ED seeks look out circular against Byju Raveendran
An LOC 'on intimation' has already been issued against Raveendran. It was opened more than one and a half years ago at the request of the ED's Kochi office. However, the investigation was later transferred to the Bengaluru office of the agency. The LOC 'on intimation' results in immigration authorities informing a probe agency about the individual going overseas but the person is not stopped from leaving the country.
Donald Trump wants to fire thousands of government workers. Liberals are preparing to fight back if he wins
Former President Donald Trump is planning to reshape the federal government if he returns to the White House, including deporting millions of immigrants and firing government workers to replace them with loyalists. Liberal organisations are quietly promoting new federal rules to limit presidential power and protect President Joe Biden's accomplishments in case Trump wins a second term. Trump supporters are also working on "Project 2025" to create a conservative government-in-waiting.
Vistara's Dubai flight passengers "erroneously" taken to Mumbai airport domestic terminal
A Vistara spokesperson, in a statement, said few passengers were "erroneously" taken to the domestic arrivals instead of international arrivals and that these passengers were later taken to the designated terminal to complete the international arrival formalities.
Airports prepare to fasten transit for international passengers
Indian airports are planning to streamline the airport journeys for international passengers by leveraging biometrics, cross-utilization of X-ray machines, and increasing the number of security and immigration personnel.
At New Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru airports, biometrics set to rev up immigration checks
The New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru airports will introduce automated immigration clearances, allowing international entries and departures without physical passport verification. Authentication would be via face recognition or fingerprints. Last week, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia discussed plans with the chairman of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and chief executives of private airports, and asked if the DigiYatra app could be used. Currently, domestic air passengers can use DigiYatra to save time via a paperless process.
Which parts of the US witnessed the highest rise in population in 2023, thanks to immigration?
US population grows by 1.6 million in 2023, driven by lower deaths and increased immigration, notably in the South. Texas leads with 473,000 new residents. Despite gains, concerns arise about Texas' future growth amid political shifts and lifestyle threats.
MHA advised MEA to bring policy to enable people get fresh passport easily after sex change, HC told
Delhi High Court has been told that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to come up with a policy that enables people who undergo sex change surgery outside India to get a fresh passport without difficulties as the biometrics do not change after such medical procedures.
US Census Bureau sees an older, more diverse America in 2100 in three immigration scenarios
The projections can help the U.S. prepare for change, from anticipating the demands of health care for seniors to providing insight into the number of schools that need to be built over the coming decades, said Paul Ong, a public affairs professor at UCLA.
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