India is facing growing pressure from the United States on two fronts - immigration and energy. The Ministry of External Affairs says 2,273 Indian nationals have been deported from the US so far in 2026, compared with 3,567 in 2025. At the same time, India is closely tracking a proposed US sanctions bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to import Russian energy.

In total, 588 Indians were deported from the US and European countries from the period of January to March, 2026. | India News

The United States deported 414 Indian nationals in early 2026. European nations sent back 174 Indian citizens during the same period. The United Kingdom and Cyprus reported the…