India, Aug. 1 -- The Indian Government has confirmed that 1,076 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States to India so far in 2026, highlighting ongoing cooperation between the two countries to address illegal migration while safeguarding lawful travel.

Speaking at a weekly media briefing on Friday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the deportations are part of regular immigration enforcement by US authorities. He also noted that 3,567 Indian citizens were deported during 2025, reflecting the continued crackdown on undocumented migrants.

The United States has intensified its efforts to curb illegal immigration as part of stricter border and immigration policies introduced after President Do...