Campaign warns Punjabis against immigration, marriage frauds
Chandigarh/Jalandhar, Nov 15 (IANS) In Punjab, where the ambition of nearly half the population is to go abroad, the government has started an advertisement campaign warning against immigration, marriage and job More...
India to impose severe penalties for human trafficking: minister
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India will impose “severe and exemplary” penalties on those indulging in human trafficking and launch a nationwide awareness campaign on the risks of illegal migration, Minister More...
“Gandhigiri’ pays off – Even in US
Washington, July 18 (IANS) A bit of “Gandhigiri” by unhappy Indian green card seekers paid off with the US immigration service reversing itself again to begin immediately accepting applications from More...
Australian Legal experts question Haneef’s visa cancellation
Sydney, July 17 (IANS) The Australian government’s decision to revoke Indian doctor Muhammad Haneef’s visa hours after he was granted bail has drawn protests in this country, with experts questioning More...
India asks West not to place barriers to lawful immigration
Brussels, July 13 (IANS) Developed Countries receives substantial economical benefits from migratory workers and should, thus, not grow needless barriers that can head to negatives such as improper migration, according More...
Dubai mission issues over 5,000 emergency certificates
Dubai/New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Indian mission in Dubai has issued over 5,000 emergency certificates to illegal Indian workers to return home following an amnesty scheme launched by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) More...
India to ban housemaids to countries refusing labour pact
New Delhi, June 25 In a move to contain increasing instances of exploitation, India is contemplating a ban on housemaids going to work in countries with which it does not have a labour welfare pact. According to More...