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US to Require Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Security Screening

US to Require Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Security Screening

Washington D.C., June 23, 2025 — In a significant move to enhance national security, the United States has introduced a new regulation requiring all visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible during the application process. According to the latest update from the U.S. State Department, this mandate applies across all non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories. Applicants will now be required to ensure their social media handles including platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and others are set to public mode for officials to verify and screen their online activity. This new directive builds on the 2019…
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Chandigarh University Launches ‘Udaan’ to Support Repatriated Indian Youth

Chandigarh University Launches ‘Udaan’ to Support Repatriated Indian Youth

Chandigarh, February 25, 2025 – Chandigarh University has become the first Indian institution to take a significant step in supporting Indian youth repatriated from the United States. The university’s Chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP, Satnam Singh Sandhu, announced the launch of ‘Udaan’, a rehabilitation program aimed at helping these individuals rebuild their lives. The initiative will provide free counselling, career mapping, higher education opportunities, skill development, and employment assistance to those affected.To make the process easier, the university has launched a dedicated helpline (+91 98759 70027) and a website (www.cuchd.in/udaan-2025/), allowing repatriated youth to register and seek support. Sandhu emphasized…
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