India Says 1,563 Citizens Deported From US Since January

India’s Ministry of External Affairs said 1,563 Indian nationals were deported from the United States between 20 January and 15 July, with most returning on commercial flights. The figure was disclosed by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a weekly briefing in New Delhi on Thursday. Jaiswal added that the government confirms each deportee’s nationality after receiving lists from U.S. authorities. The tally incorporates 636 deportations the ministry had reported in March, indicating a steady rise in removals during the first half of 2025. The surge coincides with tougher immigration checks introduced by the Trump administration, including closer scrutiny of visa applicants’ social-media activity. Indian officials said they continue to monitor the situation and provide consular assistance where required.