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Mumbai B1/B2 visa rejection
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“You are not eligible for a visa at this time” Reddit user’s Mumbai experience highlights B1/B2 visa scrutiny

The US Consulate General in Mumbai has reiterated strict rules around B1/B2 visitor visas, warning against unauthorized work, as applicants in India report rising rejections and unpredictable interview experiences at consulates.

Operation Sindoor halt US lobbying
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Indian opposition questions Operation Sindoor halt, citing US lobbying disclosures

India’s opposition Congress party has raised questions about the sudden halt of Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025, after U.S. lobbying filings revealed contacts between the Indian embassy and senior Trump administration officials over trade and media coverage.

Blinkit resolves visa crisis outside US Embassy in Delhi
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Indian delivery app Blinkit helps woman resolve last-minute visa crisis outside US Embassy in Delhi

A tense moment outside the US Embassy in New Delhi turned into a viral success after Blinkit printed and delivered essential visa documents in just 15 minutes, highlighting the speed and reliability of India’s fast-growing quick-commerce ecosystem.

Bangladesh student leader’s claim ‘Indians will starve’
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Bangladesh student leader's claim that Indians would 'starve' sparks backlash and mockery

A Bangladeshi student leader's sweeping claim that India depends on Bangladesh for survival has triggered anger, ridicule, and concern among analysts, further straining already tense India-Bangladesh relations amid political unrest and rising nationalist rhetoric.

US Embassy & Consulates in India closed for Dec 24–26
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US Embassy and Consulates in India closed December 24–26: When consular services will resume

All US diplomatic missions in India are suspending routine consular services for three days from December 24 to 26, 2025, following a Presidential Executive Order granting time off to federal employees around Christmas.

Bangladesh suspends consular, visa services in New Delhi
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Bangladesh suspends consular and visa services at New Delhi mission amid security concerns

Bangladesh has temporarily halted all consular and visa services at its High Commission in India's capital, New Delhi, citing security concerns, days after India suspended visa operations in Bangladesh following an incident at its diplomatic facility in Chittagong.

Delhi toxic smog measures
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Delhi orders 50% work from home, vehicle bans as toxic smog chokes city

India’s capital has rolled out emergency pollution curbs, including work-from-home mandates and vehicle restrictions, after air quality remained at hazardous levels for days.

India protests march towards its High Commission, Bangladesh
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India protests 'security lapses' after demonstrators march towards its embassy in Bangladesh

India cited security concerns around its diplomatic mission in Dhaka as political tensions between the two neighbors escalated ahead of Bangladesh's February elections.

Luthra brothers deported to India
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Thailand deports Luthra brothers to India after deadly Goa nightclub fire

Thai authorities have deported Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of a Goa nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people, sending them to India to face legal action as investigations continue.

India snubs WHO air quality norms, set its own standards
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India snubs WHO air quality norms, set its own standards based on natural conditions

The Indian government told Parliament that WHO air quality guidelines are advisory, not mandatory, and that India determines its own pollution standards based on geography, environment, and socio-economic factors. Officials also stated that global city pollution rankings lack official backing.