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Centre to create a database of citizens moving abroad for work, education

During a high-level meeting chaired by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, discussions focused on improving coordination between the Ministry of External Affairs and NITI Aayog

Centre to create a database of citizens moving abroad for work, education
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 10:32 AM IST
Updated On : 27 Aug 2024 | 4:28 PM IST

Africa land routes twice as deadly for migrants as the Mediterranean: UN

The United Nations and partners say more migrants and refugees in Africa are heading northward toward the Mediterranean and Europe, crossing perilous routes in the Sahara where criminal gangs subject them to enslavement, organ removal, rape, kidnapping for ransom and other abuses. A report released on Friday by the UN refugee and migration agencies and the Mixed Migration Centre research group estimated that land routes in Africa are twice as deadly as the sea lanes across the Mediterranean which is the deadliest maritime route for migrants in the world. The report said new conflict and instability in countries including Mali, Burkina Faso and Sudan have been behind a rise in the number of journeys toward the Mediterranean. But Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Guinea were the top countries of origin of migrants. It comes as many politicians in Europe and beyond, in an important election year, have fanned or drawn support from anti-immigrant sentiment. But conflict, economic strife, ...

Africa land routes twice as deadly for migrants as the Mediterranean: UN
Updated On : 05 Jul 2024 | 10:48 AM IST

India's new trilemma

…kids, jobs, emigration

India's new trilemma
Updated On : 30 Jun 2024 | 11:57 PM IST

Cabinet agreement may grant 12-month residency to Indian students in Italy

The Union Cabinet granted approval for an agreement between India and Italy to promote mobility students, skilled workers, business professionals, and young talent

Cabinet agreement may grant 12-month residency to Indian students in Italy
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 1:19 PM IST

Here is why Pakistan's citizens are unable to get their passports on time

Citizens across the country are at their wit's end as their hopes of studying abroad and moving out of the country have been affected

Here is why Pakistan's citizens are unable to get their passports on time
Updated On : 10 Nov 2023 | 1:25 PM IST

What makes GCC nations such a big draw for India's emigrant labour?

The deplorable conditions of migrant workers in Gulf countries, have been well documented across media reports over the last few decades

What makes GCC nations such a big draw for India's emigrant labour?
Updated On : 29 Dec 2022 | 2:45 PM IST

In 2020, Indians accounted for over 6 per cent of global emigrants

The total number of Indians living outside of the country touched 17.9 million that year

In 2020, Indians accounted for over 6 per cent of global emigrants
Updated On : 16 Nov 2022 | 10:16 PM IST

103 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, reveals UNHCR report

People forcibly displaced from their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations globally surged to 103 million in the first half of 2022, UNHCR said

103 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, reveals UNHCR report
Updated On : 29 Oct 2022 | 11:24 AM IST

Invest and emigrate: How Indians can find a new life abroad

Canada has become a favoured destination for Indians after the US tightened immigration rules

Invest and emigrate: How Indians can find a new life abroad
Updated On : 12 Sep 2019 | 3:32 PM IST

If you can loosen your purse strings, emigrating can be easy

Many developed countries nowadays welcome immigrants who can invest, set up a business, and create jobs

If you can loosen your purse strings, emigrating can be easy
Updated On : 06 Jul 2018 | 11:24 AM IST