repatriation process

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a new "detect-delete-deport" policy targeting illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. The state is establishing "holding centres" across districts to temporarily house apprehended foreigners before repatriation, with two centres already operational in Murshidabad and Malda.

An Indian student, Vidhi Megha, tragically killed in Canada, has her family desperately appealing to the Indian government for the swift repatriation of her mortal remains. Her aunt and father expressed deep anguish over the prolonged delay and lack of cooperation from Canadian authorities, urging immediate action to bring her body home for final rites in Gujarat.

Delhi University has halted St. Stephen's College's plan to absorb outgoing principal John Varghese as a professor, deeming it "ultra vires" and a violation of UGC and university rules. The university insists Varghese should return to his parent institution for retirement benefits, escalating the ongoing governance dispute.

West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.

Prime Minister Modi voiced concerns to Myanmar's President over armed group activities near the India border and the conflict's impact on Indian communities. He urged Myanmar to prevent harm to Indian civilians during military operations and discussed the repatriation of refugees. Connectivity projects and cyber scam victims were also addressed.

"A coordinated priority is prepared through which we try to get our ships out. Currently, there are about 13 Indian-flagged vessels there: one LPG tanker, five crude oil tankers, one chemical or product tanker, three container ships, two bulk carriers, and one dredger. Our priority is to get our ships out that are currently inside," said Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Following a Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict declaring the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, devotees offered prayers. The court ordered the repatriation of the original idol from London, and a symbolic portrait has been installed pending its return. The site will now be known as 'Maa Saraswati Kanthabharan'.

India has successfully extradited fugitive Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan, a key figure in a major international drug investigation. Singh, wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, was brought back by a Delhi Police team. This repatriation, a result of multi-agency efforts, marks a significant win against organized crime and adds to India's growing success in bringing wanted criminals back home.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, asking students to “Google” the current posting of the former NTA Director General linked to the NEET-UG 2024 controversy. In a strongly worded X post, Gandhi alleged that the BJP government protects and promotes officials associated with examination irregularities. His remarks came hours after the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and ordered a fresh examination amid allegations of paper leaks and widespread irregularities.