New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Travellers to the US from 42 countries may soon be subject to mandatory checks of their social media history, as per a proposal filed by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The proposed plan comes months ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is not only expected to lead to increased tourism in the US, but also contribute significantly to the American economy, driving $30.5 billion in economic output and creating 185,000 jobs.

According to the proposal, those who can currently travel to the US under the visa waiver programme will be subject to the checks, as first reported by The New York Times.

Currently, visitors from 42 countries, including European Union (EU) member states, some other European nations...