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Immigration law reform can help workers avoid cyber-slavery

The Emigration Act, enacted in the pre-globalisation era, is inadequate when it comes to addressing the complexities that mark modern labour migration

India’s failure to classify Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos as Emigration Clearance Required countries is a glaring policy gap (Shutterstock)
Published on Mar 30, 2025 09:30 PM IST

Securing the lives of Indian expat workers

The Indian government must improve its consular services to ensure timely intervention in cases involving Indian nationals abroad

Many Indian migrant workers lack adequate legal representation when facing charges in foreign countries (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 09:08 PM IST

Before Saudi World Cup, a deal for Indian workers

India should negotiate agreements with Saudi Arabia to ensure better protection of migrant workers, prioritising fair wages, and safe working conditions

TOPSHOT - A drone-created light show and fireworks illuminate the sky over Riyadh on December 11, 2024, celebrating Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Haitham EL-TABEI / AFP) (AFP)
Published on Dec 18, 2024 08:35 PM IST

Update Emigration Act to fight risky labour migration

India needs to update its Emigration Act and halt labour migration to Russia and Israel, instead of requesting those countries’ leaders to relieve our citizens from their warfronts.

India can better handle risky migration by updating the Emigration Act to include safety measures and streamline labour migration (HT File)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 09:08 PM IST

Yemen's powerful tribal leaders are key to jailed Nimisha Priya's release

A unique aspect of Yemen's culture is the significant influence wielded by tribal leaders. Convincing them and gaining favour in a case like this is not easy.

Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, was sentenced to death by the trial court in Sana’a, Yemen, in 2020, for murdering a Yemeni man. (File)
Published on Jun 21, 2024 09:15 PM IST

Kuwait tragedy underscores need for new emigration law

India needs to eliminate the ECR and ECNR distinction for passports, and establish a comprehensive migration policy, similar to those of neighbouring countries

People walk past a building which was ingulfed by fire, in Kuwait City, on June 12, 2024. More than 35 people were killed and dozens injured in a building fire in an area heavily populated with foreign workers in Kuwait, the interior ministry said. (Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat / AFP) (AFP)
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 09:19 PM IST
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