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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 17th July 2026.
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1. US Tightens Student, Journalist and Exchange Visa Rules
The Trump administration has announced significant changes to US immigration rules by imposing fixed validity periods on F (student), J (exchange visitor), and I (journalist) visas. Student and exchange visas will generally be limited to four years, while journalist visas may be valid for only up to 240 days. Visa holders seeking longer stays must apply for extensions. The move is expected to affect nearly three lakh Indian students currently studying in the United States. The administration argues that the policy will improve immigration monitoring and p
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Indian Express news roundup: US tightens F-visa rules affecting Indian students, Iran's maritime control over Strait of Hormuz threatens India's energy security, and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike gains judicial and opposition support.
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