London-based academic Francesca Orsini was denied entry into India and deported after being blacklisted for violating her tourist visa conditions by conducting research. Officials stated that undertaking research requires a specific 'R' visa, and violating visa terms can lead to blacklisting, a sovereign right of any nation.
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