India, Jan. 15 -- The United States has announced a major immigration clampdown that affects citizens from 75 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. Starting January 21, US embassies and consulates will indefinitely pause immigrant visa processing for these nations as Washington reviews its screening and vetting systems.

The move has sparked global attention, especially in South Asia, where Pakistan and Bangladesh are featured on the list, but India is not.

No. India has been excluded from the list of 75 countries facing the immigrant visa suspension.

This exclusion has drawn a sharp contrast across the region. While neighbouring Pakistan and Bangladesh now face a complete pause in immigrant visa appointments, Indian...