The concern of Indians going to America for work or study has increased further. The American Donald Trump administration has changed the visa rules, under which H-1B and H-4 visa applicants will now have to make their social media accounts public. After the implementation of this rule, the job, education, personal travel and family plans of many Indians are in danger. The new rule will come into effect from December 15, 2025 and this has created an atmosphere of insecurity among Indians. Let us know what is the difference between them…

H-1B visa is for those Indians who go to America for jobs. Whereas H-4 visa is for those family members who live in America with the H-1B visa holder. Under the new rule, now applicants for both these visas will have to make their social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn public for US visa officers to see. This rule will be applicable to both new appointments and visa renewals.

What do the figures say?

The number of H-1B visa holders going to America from India is the highest. According to statistics, Indians get about 70 percent of the H-1B visas issued in America. At the same time, about 90 percent of those working on H-4 visa are Indians. These people work in America, buy houses there and arrange for the education of their children. In such a situation, the fear that their job and legal status will be affected by this new rule has increased.

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Very important for Indians

The importance of H-1B and H-4 visas is very high for high-skilled visa holders in India. With H-1B visa, youth can start their career in America and get opportunities in tech companies, engineering and IT sectors. H-4 visa holders are family members, whose employment and education status is also linked to this visa. Due to this new rule, it has become a little difficult for those people to continue working or studying in America.

What did the experts say?

Experts are of the opinion that applicants will now have to be more cautious. Photos, posts or likes shared on social media can also come into the notice of the officer. Therefore, it has become necessary for every person to keep his digital profile clean and share only professional information.

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In America, President Donald Trump has indicated that he is considering imposing new tariffs on many agricultural products including rice coming from India. This statement has come at a time when efforts are being made to take the trade agreement between India and America forward again. The Trump administration believes that India and some other countries are ‘dumping cheap agricultural goods’ into the US market, causing losses to local farmers. This news can be a shock for those Indian farmers and exporters, for whom the US market has been the largest global buyer.

A major reason for stalling of trade deals is the dispute over agricultural imports.
The ongoing trade talks between India and America have been stuck for months and the main reason for this is the dispute over agricultural products. According to the Economic Times report, America wants India to give more space to dairy, meat, soya and agricultural products in its market, while India argues that this will have a deep impact on its small farmers. Due to this, the Trump government has already increased tariffs on many Indian products. Despite several rounds of talks between India and America, the trade agreement has not progressed. The biggest reason for this is disputes related to agriculture and food imports.

The things on which Trump is adamant-

Entry of GMO crops in India
America wants India to allow Genetically Modified (GMO) technology in crops like corn, soybean and wheat. But Indian scientists, farmers’ organizations and policy makers warn that this could lead to the extinction of local crop species, affect biodiversity and have serious health implications in the long run. That is why India still maintains a ban on GMO crops.

Import of American dairy products
America wants India to allow American milk, cheese, butter and ghee in its market. But India is the largest milk producing country in the world and more than 3 crore small farmers here are dependent on dairy. Apart from this, there is also a big religious and cultural objection – in America, enzymes made from animal bones are added to the food of cows. India considers it ‘non-veg milk’ and there is opposition to it on religious grounds also.

Demand to reduce import duty on agricultural products
America wants India to reduce taxes on agricultural products like wheat, rice, soybean, corn, apple and grapes, but India keeps high tariffs on these to protect its farmers so that Indian production is not affected by cheap imports.

India’s stance – no compromise with farmers and food security
Despite pressure from many countries including the World Trade Organization (WTO) and America, the Indian government is not in favor of changing its food security policy. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, India provides free food grains to 80 crore people. The poverty rate in India was 27% in 2011-12. Which has reduced to 5.3% in 2022-23. Therefore, India argues that agricultural self-reliance and food security are part of the national policy and cannot be changed under foreign pressure.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has made major changes in the visa rules. Under the new order, people doing work like fact-checking, content moderation, online safety, trust and safety or compliance will not be allowed to enter America. This instruction has been issued through a memo of the State Department, information about which has been given by Reuters. It is believed that this decision will impact the tech sector employees the most and especially those applying from countries like India.

Digital profile will now be checked in visa process
The new rules state that visa officers will now have to check the professional background, job responsibilities, LinkedIn profile and social media activities of the applicants. If a person’s work is found to be related to any area that the administration considers to be a restriction on freedom of expression or censorship, his visa will be rejected.

Most severe impact on H-1B applicants
Although this rule will apply to all visa categories, including journalists, tourists and job seekers, the biggest impact will be on H-1B visas. This visa is usually given to engineers, analysts and those working in digital roles working in tech companies, and a large number of them are Indians.

These people will also be affected
Experts say that due to this policy, those people who work in important and sensitive areas like protecting children online, stopping cyber bullying, monitoring hate speech or preventing sexual crimes on the internet will also be affected. Governments in many countries are implementing online security laws, and the job of such professionals is to protect people, not censorship, but now they may face difficulties in traveling to America.

Trump administration called this decision a protection of expression
The Trump administration has described this step as protecting the freedom of expression of American citizens. A State Department spokesperson said that the government will not welcome such foreign employees to America who come there and work to suppress the voices of American citizens on social media and online platforms. He said that doing so would be harmful for American society.

Experts said- it is wrong to consider censorship and security the same
Experts working with trust and safety teams in tech companies have expressed concern over this decision. Expert Alice Gogan Hunsberger said that the job of Trust and Safety is to protect people and it is very wrong to call it censorship. He said that this work plays a very important role in protecting children from online sexual exploitation, preventing fraud, scams and online blackmailing.

There have been restrictions on press and visas before too.
The Trump administration has already banned the visas of many journalists this year. Apart from this, information related to climate change was removed from government websites, entry of journalists was banned during press briefings and legal action was also taken against media institutions.

Putin India Visit: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the increasing cooperation between India and Russia is not against any third country, America is also included in it. In an interview given to India Today in the Kremlin before his visit to India, he spoke openly on the future of India-Russia relations and America’s reactions.

When asked what India and Russia should do to deal with President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, Putin said, ‘He follows his own policy. He has advisors, his decisions are not taken just like that. His advisors believe that this type of tariff policy, i.e. imposing additional duties on trading partners, is beneficial for the US economy in the long run. In my understanding, he is doing his work honestly.

‘Russia does not believe in such policies’

Putin said that Russia does not adopt such practices. He said, ‘Our experts believe that there are risks in these policies, but every country and its government has the right to choose its economic policy. We have never done this, are not doing it now and have no such plans in the future. Our economy is open. We hope that whatever violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules has occurred will be rectified.

‘India-Russia cooperation is not against any country’

When asked what could be Trump’s reaction to programs like ‘Make in India, Make With Russia’, Putin clearly said, ‘Neither I nor Prime Minister Modi ever think of working together against anyone, despite external pressures. Trump follows his agenda, focuses on his goals, while we focus on our work, not against anyone, but to protect the interests of India and Russia. We do not harm anyone and I think leaders of other countries will understand this.

When asked what he thought about Trump’s recent statement that India was ‘funding the war’ by buying oil from Russia, Putin said, ‘I would never let any of my colleagues make this assessment of the citizens of their country during elections.’

‘America itself buys nuclear fuel from Russia’

Responding to Trump’s criticism on energy imports, Putin said that America itself buys nuclear fuel from Russia. He said, ‘As far as India’s purchase of Russian energy resources is concerned… I would like to say this, and I have said this publicly before, America itself buys nuclear fuel from Russia for its nuclear power plants.’

Putin further said, ‘This fuel is also uranium, which is used in America’s reactors. If America has the right to buy fuel from us, why should India not have the same right? This question is a matter of serious consideration and we are ready to discuss it, even with President Trump.

The world economy is going through a more difficult phase in 2025 than before. The latest report of the International Monetary Fund shows that the debt of governments is continuously increasing globally and this danger may deepen in the coming years. According to the IMF, by 2030 the world’s total public debt could be almost equal to the global GDP, which is a sign of great concern for any economy.

In this report, IMF has also released the list of those countries which have the highest debt compared to their economic capacity. This list is based on the ratio of GDP, which shows how heavy the debt burden of a country is compared to its economy.

Japan is the world’s most indebted country

Japan is again at first place in the IMF report. Its economy is definitely developed, but the debt burden has increased so rapidly that it has now reached close to two and a half times its GDP. Japan’s aging population, increasing expenditure on health facilities and slow economic growth are considered to be the main reasons behind this situation. Japan’s total debt is 1,080.1 billion dollars.

Sudan conflicts shatter economy

In second place is Sudan, where continuous conflict, political instability and a broken system have further increased the financial crisis. Due to war and economic chaos, the debt burden on the government increased rapidly and it became one of the most indebted countries in the world. Sudan has 221.5 percent debt.

Singapore is a rich country, but heavily indebted

Singapore, which is in third place, is economically strong, but a large part of the debt here is related to investment. The government raises funds through its long-term projects and bonds, which is why its debt rate compared to GDP appears very high, which is 175.6 percent of GDP.

Greece is still suffering from the old recession

Greece’s financial crisis in Europe is still not over. Since the recession of 2010, Greece has been continuously trying for economic reform, but due to lack of balance between expenditure and development, it is still included in the high category of debt. Greece has 147.7 percent debt.

Bahrain oil dependence and declining income

This small country in the Middle East has been dependent on oil for revenue. As global oil prices fell, Bahrain’s financial health weakened and debt began to grow rapidly. This is the reason why it reached the top in the list of global debtor countries. Bahrain has a debt of 142.5 percent of total GDP.

Italy slow economy and increasing burden

Italy, one of the major economies of Europe, has been facing slow pace of development for years. The impact of challenges on the employment, industry and investment fronts is visible on its financial condition and debt is eating up a large part of its GDP, which is 136.8 percent.

Maldives tourism crisis worsens the situation

The economy of Maldives, famous for its marine beauty, is based on tourism and the decline in this sector has pushed the country towards debt. It also had to continuously take external loans for development projects. Maldives has a debt of 131.8 percent of GDP.

America is the world’s largest economy, but troubled by debt

The United States has a huge economy, but debt has increased rapidly due to government spending and political differences. America’s debt has become equal to a large part of its GDP and this is also considered a matter of concern for the world economy. The US government has a debt of 125 percent of the total GDP.

The huge cost of Senegal’s development plans

The African country Senegal wants to develop rapidly, but big projects and external borrowings have weakened its economic health. For this reason, Senegal has also started being counted among the countries with heavy debt. Currently, Senegal has a debt of 122.9 percent of total GDP.

France high public spending and low growth

France’s position among the big countries of the European Union is also not very strong. Due to huge expenditure on health, social security and other schemes, its financial position has come under pressure, while due to slow growth rate, debt has continued to increase. According to IMF, France has a debt of 116 percent of total GDP.

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GOLD has been considered a symbol of prosperity since the beginning. Generally, more gold has always been with the rich. However, more than the glitter of jewellery, gold is also considered to be the backbone of the economies of countries around the world. Even in this era of digital currency, gold still remains the most important symbol of security, stability and wealth. In such a situation, the question arises that which country in the world has the most gold?

Who has the most gold in the world?
According to the latest report of Trading Economics, the United States of America (USA) has 8133 tons of gold by September 2025. In fact, America has been the country with the largest reserves of gold for a long time and since the year 2000, America’s gold has been almost stable. For this reason America is at number one in this list. Germany, the country with the largest economy in Europe, has 3,350 tonnes of gold, which was 3,468 tonnes in the year 2000. In this respect, Germany is the second country in the world to have the most gold.

how much gold does russia have
Italy is at number three in this list. By September 2025, this European country has 2452 tonnes of gold. India’s special friend France currently has 2,437 tonnes of gold. In this way, France is at fourth place in the world in terms of gold reserves. India’s best friend, Russia, has 2330 tonnes of gold. Russia is at number five. These figures are for September 2025.

India has more gold than Japan
India’s neighbor China has 2,304 tonnes of gold. Before this, China had 2299 tonnes of gold. It is clear that China is gradually increasing its gold reserves. China is at sixth place in the list of countries having maximum gold. Switzerland, a small country in Europe, currently has 1,040 tonnes of gold. Whereas, if we talk about India, at present there is 880 tonnes of gold, which is the highest till date. India is the eighth country in the world, which has so much gold. India’s friend Japan has 846 tonnes of gold and is at number nine in this list.

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US immigration Policy: US President Donald Trump has announced a plan to suspend migration from third-world countries. This announcement was made at a time when an Afghan citizen is accused of opening fire on two National Guard soldiers in Washington.

Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that even though America has progressed technologically, the current immigration policy has weakened these advances. He said that migration from all third-world countries should be stopped so that the American system can fully recover.

Trump said this

Donald Trump said he wants to reverse Biden’s millions of illegal admissions. He also said that he wanted to remove anyone whom he considered not to be a net asset to America or incapable of loving the country. Trump also said that any foreign citizen who is not considered a public charge, a security risk or not compatible with Western civilization should be expelled from the country.

History of the term third-world

The concept of “First, Second and Third World” dates back to the Cold War, when the world was divided into the US-backed Western Bloc and the Communist Eastern Bloc, with neutral countries and the rest classified as the Third World. The term is commonly used to refer to poor or “underdeveloped” countries, but is now widely considered outdated and obsolete.

Trump’s crackdown on immigrants continues

The Trump administration said on November 28 that it would review the immigration status of every permanent resident or green card holder from Afghanistan and 18 other countries. Joseph Edlow, director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), wrote on

When asked which countries Edlow was referring to, a USCIS spokesperson told AFP that the list was prepared in accordance with Trump’s executive order in June 2025, which classifies 19 countries as ‘of identified concern’.

US Green Card Interview: The situation seems to be changing for the people involved in the green card process in America. According to media reports, people who came for green card interview at the USCIS office in San Diego are being detained on the spot. The surprising thing is that these also include people who are spouses of American citizens and who do not have any criminal record.

Immigration lawyer Saman Nasseri said that now the target is those people whose visa validity has expired. According to Nasseri, ICE and USCIS are jointly detaining those people who come to the USCIS office for interviews, but whose status is illegal. He told that in the last one week, 5 of his clients were handcuffed and taken into custody during the interview itself. He said that there is no crime registered against these people and they were just staying in America after exceeding the visa limit. According to him, all of them are married to American citizens and were applying for permanent residence (green card) under the regular process.

Same experience of other lawyers
Lawyer Habib Hasbini also confirmed that several of his clients were detained during interviews at the USCIS San Diego office. He told that this action has increased more rapidly after November 12. Hasbini said that so far the arrests appear to be limited to the San Diego USCIS office, but this has increased fear in the immigration community.

The answer of Usha Vance, wife of America’s Vice President JD Vance, is in the headlines. He has responded to online gossip. Actually, some pictures of her wedding had gone viral on social media, in which she did not have the ring in her hand. The pictures are spread on different platforms on the internet. Different theories were seen on this. Some people considered this a strain in married life, while others joked that the Vice President would probably sleep on the sofa tonight.

Now a statement from Usha Vance’s spokesperson has come, in which he said, “Usha, a mother of three, spends her day washing a lot of utensils and bathing a lot of children and sometimes forgets her ring.”

How rumors of tension in marriage started
Actually, when the pictures spread on different platforms, different theories started coming up about the couple. This photo was taken on November 19 during his visit to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Where the country’s First Lady Melania Trump was also with him. In this, some of his close up shot photos were taken, which went viral. In this, the ring was not visible on her hand, after which the theory of tension in the married life of Usha and JD started, which went viral on social media.

Couple facing public scrutiny
This couple has also been facing public scrutiny for the last few months. The issue also started with the footage of the Vice President hugging Erica. Actually, Erica has been the wife of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Erica introduced Vance at the University of Mississippi last month.

In this she had said, “No one can take the place of my husband (Kirk). I see some things like my husband in Vice President JD Vance. That is why I am very lucky to be able to introduce him tonight.”

These words of his and the pictures of both of them hugging went viral on social media. The rumors also gained momentum when Vance said in a public meeting that his wife was a Hindu and that she would convert to Catholicism in a few months.

Actually, Usha and JD Vance met at Yale Law School. They got married in 2014. they have three children. These include 8 year old Ivan, 5 year old Vivek and 3 year old Mirabel.

The new trade deal between India and America is now considered almost certain. After several rounds of talks between the two countries, this discussion has now reached the final stage. The government says that the agreement will happen only when it is in the interest of both the countries.

Awaiting America’s reply
According to government sources, most of the issues have been agreed upon on the trade agreement between India and America. Now the final reply is awaited from America. A senior official said that ‘the talks have been completed to a large extent and now perhaps there will be no need for any further rounds.’

Trump had indicated to reduce tariffs
Earlier, US President Donald Trump had said that America is ready to reduce the tariff imposed on India by 50%. He had indicated that the two countries are close to a comprehensive trade agreement.

‘We want a more balanced agreement in the interest of India’ – Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India wants a just and balanced agreement. He said, ‘We are working to make a good trade agreement in the interest of India. It could happen any time – tomorrow, next month or next year. But the government is fully prepared.

Five rounds of talks completed
So far, five rounds of talks have taken place between the two countries at the level of officials. Apart from this, Piyush Goyal and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has also met his American counterparts.

Why is this agreement important for India
This trade agreement can prove to be a very important step for India. Through this, trade between the two countries will increase, Indian companies will get new opportunities in the American market and India’s position will become stronger in global trade.