Overview

• Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar for remaining silent after China publicly objected to the US measures
• Ministry of External Affairs data show 337,630 Indian students enrolled in US universities in 2024, accounting for about one-third of all foreign students
• The Trump administration has suspended new student visa interviews and plans to broaden social media vetting for applicants
• Ramesh warns that thousands of prospective 2025 students risk derailed study plans as families face heavy financial burdens
• Opposition leaders are urging New Delhi to press Washington for merit-based visa processing and to reinstate normal consular services