US Visa Restrictions on Indian IT Firms Strain Bilateral Ties
The Trump administration's suspension of permanent residency applications for eight major Indian IT firms has created tension in bilateral relations. India has criticized the move as not advancing shared ambitions and expressed concern over protectionist and anti-immigrant stances.
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