Shifting Western Immigration Policy and the New South Asian Migrant Reality

The recent public statement by the U.S. Embassy in India addressing undocumented Indian nationals in the United States should not only be understood as an isolated gesture but also a calculated signal coming from the west for a very long time now. With over 725,000 undocumented Indians currently residing in the U.S. as per Pew […]
Iran Deports Over 300 Afghan Refugees Daily from Khorasan Razavi
![Iran is deporting 350 undocumented Afghan migrants daily from Khorasan Razavi, citing economic pressures and stricter policies. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Afghan-refugees-in-Iran.webp)
Iran is deporting 350 undocumented Afghan migrants daily from Khorasan Razavi, citing economic pressures and stricter policies.
U.S. Immigration Detention Hits Maximum Capacity at 47,600 Detainees, ICE Official Says
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U.S. immigration detention hits capacity at 47,600 detainees as Trump boosts arrests and seeks more beds for deportations.
Modi’s Trump 2.0 Visit Amid Tariffs, Deportees and China Tensions
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Modi’s visit to the U.S. under Trump 2.0 navigates tariffs, immigration, and Indo-Pacific strategy in a high-stakes reset.