Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on winning a second term as US President. Modi, one of the first world leaders Trump spoke with, expressed enthusiasm for continued collaboration between the two nations. Trump referred to India as a “magnificent country” and praised PM Modi’s global standing.

Indian H-4 visa holders, mainly spouses of H-1B visa holders, face renewed uncertainty as the potential return of Donald Trump to presidency threatens their employment authorization. The EAD rule, introduced in 2015, provided work permits to H-4 visa holders, allowing them to contribute to the US economy and integrate into society.

Chief minister Atishi on Wednesday introduced the new rules that will allow the government to empanel specialised agencies for forensic and digital audits for investigating cases of fraud and seizing assets involved