New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- The co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Knot Dating app has expressed disappointment after his US visa application was rejected, with the New Delhi consulate reportedly citing his "weak ties to India". Delhi-based Jasveer Singh shared an image of the rejected application on social media, accompanied by a blunt message directed at the New Delhi consulate team.

Singh's visa was denied under Section 214(b) of the United States' Immigration and Nationality Act - which allows a visa officer to refuse an application if they are not convinced the applicant will return to their home country after the visit.

Calling the decision ironic, Singh said he had built everything in India over the past 13 years, pays...