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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new 'America First' visa scheduling tool during his India visit, prioritising business travellers and investors who strengthen US economic ties.

Rubio briefed PM Modi on Washington's perspective on the situation in the Middle East, while PM Modi reaffirmed India's consistent support for peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.

A single policy memo from Washington has shaken Indian households across America. The Trump administration's latest Green Card rule triggered fears that many immigrants could be forced to leave the US to complete permanent residency processing from abroad. Though officials later walked back parts of the proposal, the uncertainty exposed just how fragile America's immigration system has become. For Indians already stuck in massive Green Card backlogs, the timing could not be worse. Tech layoffs are rising. H-1B visa pressures are intensifying. Sponsorship scrutiny is growing. And now permanent residency itself appears uncertain. Indian professionals who helped power America's tech and healthcare sectors are increasingly asking difficult questions about their future in the US. Is America still welcoming skilled immigrants the way it once did? Or is the immigration climate fundamentally changing under Trump's second administration? Here's the full story behind the growing panic.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new "America First" visa schedule prioritizing business professionals to strengthen economic and strategic ties. Speaking at the US Embassy Support Annex Building dedication, Rubio highlighted the facility's role in improving visa operations and supporting diplomatic staff. The new building is expected to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs for the mission.

Marco Rubio India Visit Updates: US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday discussed the importance of bilateral ties, saying the relationship with India remains a key part of Washington's strategic goals and pointed to more areas of cooperation in the future. | India News

Recently, in a more than USD 198.2 million deal, the US State Department approved the possible sale of support services and relatedequipment for Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India. The State Department said that the sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defence, and deter regional threats.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India-US ties are growing stronger and highlighted the close personal relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump as a key factor in deepening bilateral cooperation.

Rubio emphasised that the United States is actively looking to anchor long-term investments in India's domestic manufacturing corridor

Marco Rubio India Visit Live Updates: The US Secretary of State arrived in India for his first trip to the South Asian country from May 23 to 26, 2026. He will discuss energy security, trade, and defence cooperation during meetings with senior Indian officials.

The University of Houston System has decided to discontinue its undergraduate degree in religious studies, marking another setback for liberal arts education in the United States as universities increasingly respond to declining student demand and workforce-driven academic priorities.