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A Gujarati businessman residing illegally in the US for 16 years faces a USD 1.8 million civil penalty for defying a removal order. The fine, calculated at over USD 998 daily, was imposed despite his pending U visa application. This significant penalty highlights a rare instance involving a Gujarati national, with thousands of similar notices issued to other migrants.

The FCC has extended the deadline for software and firmware updates for certain foreign-made Wi-Fi routers and drones until January 1, 2029. This decision aims to prevent millions of existing devices from becoming vulnerable to cyberattacks. The extension applies only to devices previously approved before restrictions were introduced, with the FCC citing public interest and consumer protection.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will reportedly not operate inside or around stadiums during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns surrounding immigration enforcement at matches hosted in the United States. The decision follows months of criticism from supporters, lawmakers and international federations, amid fears that immigration raids could overshadow football’s biggest tournament across North America.

In an official statement, district attorney Alvin L Bragg Jr said the return highlighted the “massive” scale of trafficking networks that targeted India’s cultural heritage. He added that efforts to recover and repatriate stolen artefacts would continue.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's West Bengal victory a national security triumph, promising to identify and remove infiltrators. He criticized the TMC for political violence and criminalization, vowing a new era of fearless governance and dismantling the 'syndicate raj'.

The Department of homeland security is developing smart glasses for immigration officers to conduct real-time biometric identification. Concerns have been raised by attorneys that this technology could extend beyond immigration enforcement, potentially impacting US citizens and protesters through broader surveillance.

US lawmakers are investigating Airbnb and AI firm Anysphere over their use of Chinese AI models, citing national security concerns. Concerns stem from potential data risks and vulnerabilities associated with AI trained by China's censorship regime. Airbnb CEO previously highlighted reliance on Alibaba's Qwen model for its speed and cost-effectiveness.

A New Jersey firm, Royal Sovereign, has been fined $8 million and ordered to pay over $395,000 in restitution for concealing dangerously defective air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and one fatality. The company knowingly sold thousands of units with a faulty motor, leading to a recall and a guilty plea for violating consumer safety laws.

Immigration arrests have risen to about 1,300 a day, up from a daily average of 350 prior to Trump’s second term, while detentions of non-criminal cases jumped from roughly 860 to 24,500. Here’s how the US president is pushing through his anti-immigrant agenda despite legal hurdles

For India, however, the core issue remains action rather than acknowledgment, with MEA reiterating New Delhi’s repeated appeals to Ottawa to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements operating from its soil

An unprecedented international effort involving the FBI, Dubai Police, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has dismantled nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers, leading to the arrest of 276 individuals. These operations targeted Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown highlights a global commitment to combating cross-border financial crime.

ICE has arrested an Indian-origin truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, accused in a fatal 2025 Oregon road accident that killed a newly married couple. Released from local custody on April 2, Kumar now faces removal proceedings after ICE claims local authorities did not comply with a detainer request.

Today’s immigration battles in the US echo older fights over race, labour, security and belonging. How have these waves reshaped the country across nearly 250 years?