A US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar. Among them, 33 are from Gujarat and will reach Ahmedabad soon. Families were shocked, claiming they didn’t know their relatives were in the US illegally. Nikita Patel told her family she was in Europe. Ketul Patel sold his flat to move abroad. Kiransingh Gohil and his family also returned. The Gujarat government is monitoring the situation. Authorities will investigate the deported individuals before allowing them to return home. Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal confirmed that all immigrants are safe and have received food upon arrival.

A US military C-17 aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, Punjab, under tight security. Among them, 48 are below 25, including 25 women and 12 minors. Most deportees hail from Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab. Many entered the US illegally or overstayed visas. This deportation coincides with PM Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington. Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal criticized the move, arguing deportees contributed to the US economy. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India is open to verifying and accepting returnees. The US has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigrants under President Trump.

A US military C-17 aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants, including 13 children, landed in Amritsar from San Antonio, Texas. The deportees, mostly caught at the US-Mexico border, include 33 from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, and 30 from Punjab. Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal expressed disappointment, urging External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to address the issue. The move aligns with President Donald Trump’s mass deportation pledge, targeting 18,000 undocumented Indians. With 725,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the US, further deportations are expected. A US Embassy representative was present at the airport.

A US military C-17 aircraft carrying 205 deported Indian migrants left San Antonio, Texas, on February 4. The Trump administration is using expensive military planes, costing around $28,500 per hour, instead of civilian flights to reinforce its tough stance on illegal immigration. Colombia recently refused military deportation flights, citing sovereignty concerns. Trump defended the move, stating, “We are respected again.” The visuals of shackled migrants being loaded onto military planes have sparked criticism. Trump aims to expedite deportations, avoiding lengthy detention periods. Experts warn that military deportations may strain diplomatic ties, especially with Latin American nations.

US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the US next week. Modi is expected to arrive in Washington DC on 12 February after visiting France. He will meet Trump on 13 February, and Trump may host a dinner for him. The leaders will discuss trade, immigration, and security. The US wants India to buy more American-made defence equipment and improve military cooperation. Modi and Trump also discussed illegal immigration. India has agreed to take back identified illegal Indian migrants. Both sides aim to strengthen ties and resolve trade issues during the visit.

The US has started deporting Indian migrants as part of President Trump’s strict immigration policies. A military aircraft carrying migrants left for India, a US official told Reuters. The US is also deporting thousands from El Paso and San Diego to other countries. Trump’s administration says these actions send a clear message against illegal migration. India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said the government is open to taking back Indian citizens living illegally abroad. Meanwhile, the US is also ending deportation protections for Venezuelans, putting over 348,000 people at risk of removal starting in April.

The US has started deporting Indian migrants who entered the country illegally. A military flight carrying deported Indians left the US on Monday, according to an official. This is part of Donald Trump’s plan to remove undocumented immigrants. The US has identified around 18,000 Indians for deportation. India’s Foreign Minister said the government is checking the identity of these migrants. The US has about 725,000 illegal Indian immigrants. Trump said Prime Minister Modi will cooperate in taking them back. The Pentagon is also deporting migrants to other countries, including Guatemala and Peru. More deportation flights are expected soon.

Indian-American business leader and musician Chandrika Tandon won the Grammy Award for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album at the 67th Grammy Awards. Tandon, 71, received the honor for her album Triveni, a fusion of ancient Vedic chants with world music. The seven-track album, which she co-created with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto, aims to promote “inner healing.” Raised in Chennai, Tandon’s background in Vedic chants and Carnatic music influenced her artistic journey. She is also a philanthropist and the first Indian-American woman partner at McKinsey.

Two Indian students, Cherekuri Suresh Chowdary and Chithoori Bhargav, died in a car crash in County Carlow, Ireland, while two others sustained serious injuries. The black Audi A6 hit a tree near Graiguenaspiddoge. The students, recent graduates from South East Technological University (SETU), were part of the Indian community in Carlow. A fundraiser for funeral expenses raised €25,000 in 24 hours. The Indian Embassy in Dublin expressed condolences and is assisting the injured. Superintendent Anthony Farrell extended sympathies to the community. One injured student reportedly worked at pharmaceutical company MSD.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticised the AAP-led Delhi government, saying, “I feel ashamed to go abroad and say that people in Delhi don’t get houses, gas cylinders, or piped water.” While campaigning for the BJP ahead of the Delhi elections, he blamed the AAP government for the capital’s slow progress. “In the last 10 years, Delhi has been left behind,” he added. Jaishankar urged voters to choose wisely, saying Delhi should be a model for India and the world. The Delhi Assembly elections will take place on 5th February, with results announced on 8th February.