President Trump on Monday announced of slew of executive actions he will be taking to fulfill his promises on border security and illegal immigration.

WASHINGTON - Newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would declare illegal immigration a national emergency, send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, and reinstate his "remain in Mexico" policy as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown.

India is also playing ball because it wants to hold on to the legal channels for immigration that Indians now enjoy. With a new sheriff in town — and a possible trade war looming — India on Tuesday declared it will help President Trump identify its citizens residing illegally in the United States and then take them back.

Trump 2.0's potential crackdown on illegal immigrants and the end of birthright citizenship could have significant implications for India. These policy shifts may impact Indian nationals in the U.S.,

India plans to repatriate 18,000 citizens living illegally in the US to align with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.