New Delhi, June 6 -- India's Ministry of External Affairs has disclosed that bilateral discussions with the United States continue at high levels regarding migration and mobility frameworks, even as enforcement actions by US immigration authorities have resulted in a significant increase in deportations of Indian nationals during 2026. The ongoing conversations between New Delhi and Washington reflect an attempt to balance competing priorities: expanding pathways for legitimate professional and educational migration whilst simultaneously addressing irregular border crossings and undocumented status among Indian citizens.

Official statistics released during a Ministry of External Affairs media briefing revealed the scale of enforcement op...