India, March 15 -- Immigration authorities in the United States have revoked the visa of an Indian scholar at Columbia University for allegedly "advocating for violence and terrorism."

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Ranjani Srinivasan, a student of Urban Planning at the university, has self-deported using the CBP Home App.

"Ranjani Srinivasan, a citizen and national of India, entered the United States on a F-1 student visa as doctoral student in Urban Planning at Columbia University. Srinivasan was involved in activities supporting Hammas, a terrorist organization," the DHS said.

It added: "On March 5, 2025, the Department of State revoked her visa. The Department of Homeland Security has obtained video footage of he...