The US has quietly expanded social media screening for skilled-worker visas, causing delays. An Indian applicant shares their Chennai consulate experience, from 'refused' to 'approved' status. Learn key tips for the process.
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Punjab Police book Moga youth for posting videos with illegal weapons on social media. Case filed under Arms Act. Read details of the police action.
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The US Embassy in India issues a global alert for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, warning of longer processing times due to expanded social media screening effective December 15. Apply early.
US H-1B visa interviews in India face months-long delays, pushing appointments to 2026. New social media screening rules are in effect. Learn how to prepare your application and avoid pitfalls.
The US Embassy in India has issued a worldwide alert for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. Effective December 15, all applicants face mandatory social media reviews. Learn the details and implications.
A sudden US policy shift postpones H-1B visa interviews for Indian professionals by months, even years, causing major disruptions. Learn about the new social media screening and its impact.
The US Embassy warns of longer H-1B and H-4 visa processing times due to new mandatory social media checks for all applicants globally. Apply early.
Discover why doctors now ask about marriage, housing, and food. Research shows screening for social determinants improves treatment, cuts costs, and saves lives. Learn the science.
Tech giants Google and Apple advise employees on US work visas to avoid international travel due to visa stamping delays of up to a year at embassies, risking being stranded.
Major US visa delays up to 12 months due to enhanced screening. Google & Apple warn H-1B holders against travel. Indian professionals among the worst affected. Read more.
Google and Apple advise US visa-holding employees against international travel due to severe delays in visa stamping at embassies. The new social media screening is causing major backlogs.
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded after US consulates abruptly cancelled their visa renewal appointments, citing new social media screening rules. Learn about the impact and what's at stake.
Gen Z is shifting from public social media validation to private conversations on platforms like Discord and WhatsApp. Discover the reasons behind this silent digital migration. Read more!
Delhi Police is creatively using viral Instagram reels and popular film scenes like 'Dhurandhar' to raise awareness about phone scams and drug abuse, making safety messages relatable. Learn how they're adapting to modern information consumption.
Australia's landmark ban on social media for users under 16 sparks global debate. We examine its feasibility in India, the massive challenges, and potential alternatives to an outright ban. Explore the future of online safety for minors.
Google cautions US-based employees on H-1B, F, J visas against international travel due to severe visa stamping delays of up to 12 months at embassies, including India, linked to new social media vetting rules.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's eight posts on X have become the most retweeted and liked globally. Discover the key moments and messages that captured India's attention.
Elon Musk's call for annual MRI scans faces strong opposition from Indian doctors warning of overdiagnosis. Experts explain evidence-based preventive care. Read more.
PM Narendra Modi leads social media influence in India, with 8 of the top 10 most-liked tweets. He's now the world's 4th most-followed person on X. Read the full analysis.
Australia enforces a strict under-16 social media ban. A new Fox News poll reveals 64% of US voters support similar age restrictions, highlighting a global shift in online safety.
The UAE has issued a Federal Decree-Law to create a unified National Media Authority, replacing three existing bodies. This aims to centralise governance, strengthen standards, and boost the nation's global media reputation.
H-1B workers and H-4 dependents report increased 221(g) visa refusals after US consulates ask about public social media profiles. Learn what a 221(g) slip means and how to respond.
From China to France, explore how 8 nations are implementing strict bans and age limits on social media for minors to combat addiction and protect mental health. Discover the global debate.
New US rules require H-1B and H-4 visa applicants to make social media accounts public for review. Indian professionals, forming the core of America's tech workforce, face the highest impact. Learn what this means for your American dream.
Australia's landmark ban on social media for under-16s is prompting countries from Denmark to Malaysia to consider similar laws. Explore the global crackdown on children's online safety.
A new report reveals India's audio social media surge is driven by Tier 2-4 cities, with 95% of new users from non-metros. Discover the shift towards private, voice-led conversations.
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty calls for government guidelines to shield children from being turned into online content, highlighting risks to privacy and mental well-being. Join the crucial conversation.
The US mandates stricter H-1B visa vetting, including resume reviews & LinkedIn checks. New social media screening for all applicants starts December 15. Read the full impact.