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India to beef up China border policing: Uttarkashi proposes six new outposts
Uttarakhand Police have asked the state government to fund six new border outposts near the China frontier to replace the outdated revenue-police model. The upgrade will tighten security along sensitive Himalayan routes and may lengthen clearance times for commercial projects and adventure travel in the area.
Afghan overstayer arrested in Roorkee under new Immigration Act crackdown
Uttarakhand police arrested an Afghan national who overstayed his visa by four years, applying the tougher penalties of India’s new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025. The incident signals stricter enforcement of visa rules nationwide and underscores the need for employers to monitor expatriate compliance closely.
From 15 December, U.S. to Scrutinise H-1B and H-4 Applicants’ Social-Media Footprints
Beginning 15 December 2025, U.S. consular posts will check the social-media history of all H-1B and H-4 applicants—a policy that disproportionately affects Indian tech talent. Employers are advising staff to audit their online footprints and expect longer processing times, raising the risk of project delays and prompting contingency planning.
Air India Seeks to Add 275 Flights in December After IndiGo Capacity Cuts
Air India has asked regulators for permission to operate up to 275 extra flights this month after IndiGo was ordered to cut capacity by 10 percent. The move aims to prevent seat shortages and fare spikes during the holiday rush and could shift significant market share. Corporate travellers stand to benefit from restored inventory and more stable pricing.
Deadline Day: Australia’s MATES Visa Ballot for Indian Graduates Closes 14 December
The ballot for Australia’s MATES visa—offering 3,000 two-year work visas to young Indian professionals—closes at midnight on 14 December. Candidates should finalise entries quickly and prepare documents for rapid turnaround if selected, while employers see the scheme as a cost-effective talent-development tool.