Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Lalit K Jha | December 21, 2025 9:19 AM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) The United States has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders, triggering delays in visa interviews, restricting where applicants can seek visa stamping and expanding social media vetting — developments that an immigration expert warns could disrupt travel and employment for thousands of foreign professionals, a large number of whom are from India.

India hands over three Quick Impact Projects in Myanmar

IANS | December 20, 2025 8:08 PM

Yangon, Dec 20 (IANS) Reaffirming its support for Myanmar’s development, India handed over three Quick Impact Projects (QIP) on Saturday dedicated to the socio-economic benefit of the people of Mandalay Region in the Southeast Asian nation.