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Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the BJP's election manifesto in Kolkata, promising Rs 3,000 monthly direct cash transfers to women, merit-based employment, and 33% job reservation for women if the party forms the government in West Bengal.

The US government has introduced a 2025 self-deportation program, offering undocumented immigrants a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to voluntarily leave the country. This initiative aims to reduce ICE's burden and encourage compliance, though critics raise concerns about coercion and its limited scope. It impacts various industries relying on migrant labor.

The Trump administration initiated a voluntary self-deportation program, offering migrants $1,000 and travel assistance to return home. A recent flight from Houston carried 64 individuals to Honduras and Colombia, where they received additional support.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to create a federally funded self-deportation program with paid flights and an "exit bonus" for those who seek to "voluntarily and permanently" leave the US. In a statement posted to the White House's website, Trump lashed out at immigrants, blaming "a full-scale invasion" of those who stay in the US illegally for crime and violence.

President Trump announced a "self-deportation program" offering financial incentives and plane tickets for illegal immigrants to leave the US, prioritizing the removal of criminals. The administration aims to retain "good" immigrants, potentially assisting them in returning legally.

Donald Trump has initiated a 'self-deportation' program, offering undocumented immigrants free flights and financial bonuses to leave the U.S. via the CBP Home app. Those refusing voluntary departure face severe penalties, including jail time and property confiscation. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem touts the program as cost-effective, while critics worry about migrants abandoning legal cases.

Those who want to leave the country can fill out a form on the app along with their photo in an 'Intent to Depart' statement to the government. The individual will have to provide biographical information, current phone number and also whether he or she has enough money to depart and a valid and unexpired passport.

Mark Cuban sparked debate with his X posts on immigration, healthcare, and the economic impact of undocumented migrants. He controversially suggested offering financial incentives for self-deportation, calling it a cheaper and humane option. Cuban also argued that undocumented immigrants contribute more than they take economically.

Immigration attorney Nicole Micheroni received a shocking email from DHS ordering her to "Self-Deport Immediately," despite being a US citizen. DHS confirmed the email was sent in error due to the CBP One app's notification system, which may have used non-personal email addresses provided by migrants. Micheroni clarified that parole revocation isn't deportation and advised seeking legal counsel.

Noelia Sanchez, a US-born child of Mexican parents, was forced to go to Mexico during "Operation Wetback" in the 1950s. Donald Trump, who praises the raids, plans to carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history. Historians argue that Trump is using history for political reasons, ignoring his own administration's failures in mass deportations. "Operation Wetback" coincided with a guest worker program that provided legal status to Mexican farm workers. Scholars challenge the reported number of arrests under the operation. Noelia Sanchez and her mother were able to return to Chicago after obtaining their papers.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has voiced his support for the proposed mass deportation plan, deeming it a practical solution aligned with public sentiment. He emphasized prioritizing the deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of crimes, which he believes would constitute the most extensive deportation in history.

International students in the US are being asked to self-deport following an email from the state department, allegedly due to campus activism. Immigration lawyers confirm that social media activities are being scrutinized, leading to revoked visas and terminated SEVIS records, with potential future visa difficulties.

A passenger list now doubles as a screening tool for deportation, as US airport security has been sharing domestic flight data with immigration authorities

The Trump administration offers $2,500 to unaccompanied migrant children aged 14 and above. This stipend encourages their voluntary return to home countries. The Department of Homeland Security issued this offer. Critics label the move as cruel and coercive. However, officials state it provides children with a choice. Payments occur after judicial approval and safe return.

An Indian-origin researcher in the US, Badar Khan Suri, is facing deportation for alleged ties with Hamas and spreading propaganda. He was arrested in Virginia and is accused of having antisemitic connections with the Palestinian militant group. Suri's situation may be influenced by his wife’s Palestinian heritage and her connections to Hamas.