population and immigration authority

USCIS has issued a new policy memo requiring most foreigners seeking a green card to apply from their home country, shifting from adjustment of status within the U.S. This stricter standard emphasizes weighing negative factors like immigration violations and inconsistent conduct, demanding stronger evidence of "unusual or outstanding" positive ties to the U.S. for those applying domestically.

Are the Indian government and the Election Commission rewriting poll rules unilaterally and putting democracy in peril?

Even after three terms as CM, Mamata’s core politics hasn’t changed: indefatigable, streetfighting, ‘subaltern’ leader, who has a keen sense of political theatre. It’s also her biggest strength as she faces the toughest challenge of her political career

SIR may result in 27L people in Bengal losing their right to vote in this election, without getting a timely hearing. This is not just a matter of administrative complications. It strikes at the heart of the compact ordinary Indians have with elections

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is building a powerful personal brand, blending welfare schemes with a strong anti-migrant stance. His "jati, mati, bheti" pitch and focus on indigenous identity are central to his campaign, aiming for a bigger victory than ever before. Sarma's approach, though praised for development, is also criticized for divisive politics.

Thousands of expatriates stranded abroad can now return to the UAE without new permits as their residency visas expired. This temporary measure, valid until March 31, 2026, waives fines for those affected by flight disruptions and regional tensions. Residents must regularise their status upon arrival, easing burdens and reuniting families.

India's ambitious cheetah reintroduction program has achieved a significant milestone with female cheetah Jwala giving birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park. This brings the nation's cheetah population to 53, marking the 10th successful litter since the project's inception. The growing number of Indian-born cubs signals increasing stability for the species' return to its native grasslands.

On Monday 20 nursing assistants from Sri Lanka landed in Israel to help fill a need for such professionals during the Iron Swords War in Gaza. The workers were welcomed by the representatives of the population and immigration authority and they will be transferred to the nursing employers who are waiting for them.

New York’s population growth has stalled, adding just 1,008 residents between 2024–25, driven by a historic drop in international immigration and ongoing domestic outmigration. Once a magnet for newcomers, high housing costs, work authorization delays, and affordability pressures now push immigrants away. With births barely offsetting losses, the state faces economic and demographic risks without renewed immigration.

Non-Hispanic whites will become a minority in the United States by 2050, with immigrants and their children driving 82%of US population growth in coming years, a new study has said.

Israeli authorities have intensified efforts to enforce immigration laws, recently uncovering three undocumented Palestinians working in a Rehovot restaurant. An investigation has been initiated against the employer for illegal hiring practices. Earlier, a separate operation in Jaffa led to the arrest of 43 individuals residing and working without valid permits.

Israeli authorities have successfully rescued ten Indian construction workers from the West Bank after they were held for over a month, with their passports confiscated. The operation, involving multiple Israeli agencies, uncovered a scheme where Palestinians used the Indians' passports to attempt illegal entry into Israel.

The US Supreme Court on Monday handed President Donald Trump a defeat in his legal showdown with the most-populous US state, declining to hear his administration's challenge to "sanctuary" laws in California that protect immigrants from deportation.

Three days after a container aboard a ship landed in UK with 35 Afghan Sikhs, the police have found a lorry packed with illegal immigrants from Kashmir.

An influx of immigrants has intensified competition for jobs hurting American-born workers, says a new study.

Some 200 Indians returned to India after Trump put them on a US military flight back home, the latest move in his bid to crack down on illegal immigrants in the US. He has already revoked deportation protections for multiple categories and nationalities. A look at those facing the heat

U.S. colleges face a steep enrollment decline as falling birth rates and restrictive immigration policies collide. A new NFAP report warns that without immigrants and international students, higher education could lose nearly 6 million students by 2037. The fallout would hit regional universities hardest, threatening jobs, local economies, and America’s global competitiveness.

The Trump administration announced the nationwide expansion of "expedited removal," allowing immigration officers to deport migrants without court hearings. Previously limited to those near the border, the policy now applies across the US critics warn it risks wrongful deportations and insufficient protection for asylum seekers. The administration claims the move enhances security, cuts costs, and accelerates immigration enforcement, a key Trump campaign promise. The policy took effect immediately upon announcement.