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‘Punjabi youths falling prey to trafficking’: Diaspora body in US seeks tab on foreign job ads

NAPA’s executive director Satnam Singh Chahal emphasised that every year, hundreds of young Punjabis, driven by the dream of a better future in western nations, ended up being exploited by unregulated agents. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 20, 2025 08:18 am IST

Human trafficking a global problem, need improvement in our efforts to tackle it: Rajasthan DGP

Human trafficking a global problem, need improvement in our efforts to tackle it: Rajasthan DGP

Published on Jul 19, 2025 09:12 pm IST

‘Punjabis falling for human trafficking’: NAPA seeks scrutiny of foreign job ads

Unscrupulous agents are running a parallel economy based on deceit and exploitation.(Unsplash/Representational Image)

Updated on Jul 19, 2025 12:58 pm IST

Punjab: Kapurthala man abducted by traffickers in Colombia returns home

Balwinder Singh with AAP’s Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal at Sultanpur Lodhi on Thursday. (HT)

Published on Jul 18, 2025 06:36 am IST

Who is Amy Lynn Bradley? What happened to 23-year-old who vanished on a cruise

What happened to Amy Lynn Bradley? The 23-year-old who disappeared from a cruise ship in 1998(Netflix)

Published on Jul 17, 2025 07:18 pm IST

Trafficking racket busted: Two gang members nabbed, two minor girls rescued

The accused arrested by Lucknow Police. (Sourced)

Published on Jul 10, 2025 08:23 pm IST

Woman, son held in Agra for kidnapping 6-year-old boy from Gurugram

The complaint in this case was registered by the boy’s father, a resident of Kanhai village. (Representational image)

Published on Jul 07, 2025 06:26 am IST

NIA arrests duo involved in human trafficking to US via donkey route

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two key men allegedly involved in human trafficking to the US via the illegal “donkey” route, officials said on Saturday.

Updated on Jul 05, 2025 01:04 pm IST

What serious charges was Sean ‘Diddy’ cleared of—and why is he still in jail?

Sean 'Diddy' Combs cleared of most serious charges, to remain jailed for now(Reuters)

Updated on Jul 03, 2025 06:18 am IST

Fatehgarh Sahib police bust newborn trafficking racket, eight arrested

Accused in police custody in Fatehgarh Sahib on Wednesday. ASHA worker and a midwife among those arrested. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 03, 2025 05:44 am IST

‘Verify recruitment agencies on e-Migrate before seeking overseas jobs’

The workshop stressed the importance of creating awareness among the public about the risks of human trafficking and the need to verify the authenticity of recruitment agencie (For representation only)

Published on Jun 25, 2025 05:12 am IST

3 Punjabi youth rescued from traffickers in Iran return home, kin relieved

Hushanpreet Singh, who hails from Dhuri in Sangrur, shared his nearly two-month-long ordeal. “Now, I feel safe sitting in my house with my family,” he said. His mother, Balwinder Kaur, and grandmother thanked both the Centre and the Iran government for facilitating the safe return of their son. (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 24, 2025 07:56 am IST

Asia’s forgotten hellscape

Asia-s-forgotten-hellscape

Published on Jun 05, 2025 07:24 am IST

Sunitha Krishnan: “There is nothing more horrendous than sex trafficking”

Activist and author Sunitha Krishnan (Courtesy Westland)

Published on Jun 04, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Andrew Tate's ‘Golden Passport’ faces revocation amid legal woes, details here

Andrew Tate is accused of rape, human trafficking, and regulating prostitution in the UK.(AP)

Updated on Jun 04, 2025 10:09 pm IST

New Delhi in touch with Iranian authorities to trace 3 missing Indians

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (via PTI/@MEAIndia)

Published on May 30, 2025 05:12 am IST

Andrew Tate and brother hit with 21 charges in UK: List of offences explained

UK prosecutors have authorized 21 charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate. (Photo by Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP)(AFP)

Published on May 28, 2025 10:56 pm IST

29-year-old arrested for luring duo into cyber slavery in Laos

(Shutterstock)

Published on May 27, 2025 09:36 am IST

Beggary in Lucknow: Four FIRs, four zones - proof of a syndicate at work begs attention

A woman begging for alms at Lucknow’s Sikander Bagh crossing on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Published on May 23, 2025 06:32 am IST

Inter-state child trafficking gang busted in Hathras, five held

Inter-state child trafficking gang busted in Hathras, five held

Published on May 19, 2025 07:18 am IST

Haryana human rights body seeks report on spike in abductions

The Haryana Human Rights Commission’s action follows a news report published on April 22 highlighting that over 4,100 people had gone missing in the first quarter of 2025 alone. (Representational Image)

Published on May 18, 2025 06:18 am IST

Hooda expresses concern over missing people in Haryana

Hooda said if one looked at the figures from January to March this, 4,100 people have gone missing from the state and more than 1,000 people have been kidnapped. (HT File)

Published on May 18, 2025 06:06 am IST

Assam Governor approves state policy to combat human trafficking, witch-hunting

Assam govt notifies policy against human trafficking, witch-hunting

Published on May 16, 2025 01:44 pm IST

Interpol is no longer fit for purpose, say Rhys Davies and Ben Keith

Authoritarian states routinely use Interpol mechanisms as a way to subdue dissidents.(Interpol/X)

Updated on May 14, 2025 10:39 am IST

Human trafficking racket busted at Lalru hotel, 8 women rescued, 3 held

Deputy superintendent of police Bikramjit Singh said the raid was conducted following human intelligence and eight women were rescued. (Shutterstock)

Published on May 03, 2025 09:54 am IST

Over 1000 Bangladeshi nationals detained in Gujarat

The detained Bangladeshi national at the crime branch office in Ahmedabad. (AFP)

Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:49 pm IST

Cops recover ‘sold’ infant, HP woman held

The infant’s father is a daily wager who runs an egg cart, while the couple, both disabled, are parents to three other girls and a boy as well (HT File)

Published on Apr 22, 2025 06:32 am IST

Two who helped open bank accounts in Navi Mum for illegal immigrants held

(Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 17, 2025 09:12 am IST

J&K students association thanks Jaishankar for repatriation of youngsters

EAM S Jaishankar (HT File)

Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:38 am IST

Analysis-Trump officials push immigrant gang message, but sometimes don't back it up in court

Analysis-Trump officials push immigrant gang message, but sometimes don't back it up in court

Published on Apr 14, 2025 03:38 pm IST

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