NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday highlighted that 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States since January 2025.

During the weekly media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s firm stance against illegal migration, emphasising commitment to promoting legal pathways for migration.

“The number of deportations that have happened from the United States since January; 2417 Indian nationals are deported or repatriated from the United States… We want to promote legal pathways of migration. India stands against illegal migration,” Jaiswal said.

He stated that India aims to encourage legal migration, discouraging illegal activities that undermine these efforts. He added that the government verifies nationality and t

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