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flag Indian journalist Kaushik Raj denied U.S. student visa despite scholarship, amid rising rejections tied to social media scrutiny.

flag Indian journalist Kaushik Raj, awarded a $100,000 scholarship to Columbia University, was denied a U.S. student visa in August 2025 despite strong academic credentials and financial support. flag Officials cited insufficient ties to India, though Raj believes the rejection stemmed from expanded social media vetting introduced under the Trump administration, which requires applicants to disclose all online accounts. flag He and at least three other Indian students reported similar denials after sharing journalism on hate crimes and minority issues, with no official confirmation from U.S. officials. flag The trend coincides with a 50% drop in Indian student visa arrivals in August 2025, raising concerns about increased scrutiny of international students’ online expression and the future of U.S. higher education as a global destination.

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