India, Jan. 12 -- The US Department of State has annulled over 100,000 visas, which encompasses thousands granted to students and specialized professionals. The announcement comes amid extensive immigration enforcement drive and H-1B visa crackdown under President Donald Trump's second term.

In a statement on X, the State Department said: "The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with US law enforcement for criminal activity. We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe."

The increase in visa revocations is a consequence of Trump's executive order on his first day in office, which imposed stricter foreign vett...