India, Sept. 20 -- US President Donald Trump's latest move making H-1B visas extremely difficult has triggered outrage in India, with the Opposition taking jibes at the Narendra Modi government. Trump announced a sharp increase in the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 per year, a decision set to significantly affect Indian professionals.

Trump's announcement came just as hopes for a turnaround of ties between India and the US were gaining pace. Relations had recently strained between the countries over trade after Trump slapped 50% tariffs on Indian imports, a move that took effect last month.

With another Trump decision set to impact Indians, the Opposition trained guns at the Indian government, urging it to rethink its foreign policy.

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