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 1.The American embassy in India reminded student visa-holders on Wednesday that "a US visa is a privilege, not a right" and "breaking laws can have serious consequences" such as never being able to enter the country again."If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future US visas https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/breaking-law-will-lead-to-deportation-us-warns-students-against-visa-violations/articleshow/126402192.cms 2.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi “in the near future”, sparking speculation that his visit to India, that was cancelled in November 2025, could be rescheduled soon. Mr. Netanyahu made the comment after a call to Mr. Modi on Wednesday, when he said that the two leaders had discussed strengthening national security for India and Israel. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/modi-speaks-with-netanyahu-di...

 1.US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him because of the tariffs Washington has imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil, linking trade pressure directly to New Delhi’s energy ties with Moscow.Speaking at the House GOP Member Retreat, Trump referred to his interactions with the Indian leader while discussing US defence sales and tariffs. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indiaus-trade-row-donald-trump-claims-pm-modi-not-that-happy-with-steep-tariffs-flags-delays-in-apache-helicopter-delivery/articleshow/126378543.cms 2.President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that "Interim Authorities" in Venezuela would be selling 30 million to 50 million barrels of "High Quality" oil to the US at its market price."I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately," Trump posted on Truth Social. "It will be taken by storage ships, a...

 1. India has introduced an e-Production Investment Business Visa called e-B-4 Visa that Chinese businessmen can apply for to travel to India for specific business activities, including installation and commissioning of equipment. A latest advisory on the Indian Embassy website in Beijing said the e-B-4 Visa, which was introduced on January 1, can be applied online without visiting the embassy or agents.The new visa will be issued in about 45 to 50 days, with permission to stay in India for up to six months. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-launches-new-e-business-visa-for-chinese-nationals/article70475683.ece 2.US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a fresh tariff warning to India, saying Washington could raise duties on New Delhi if it does not “help on Russian oil issue,” directly linking the threat to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.“We could raise tariffs on India if they don't have help on Russian oil issue,” said US President Trump, quoted by Reuters.- https:/...

 1.The U.S. attack on Venezuela is unlikely to have any direct impact on India’s energy security, an analysis of the latest data shows. Numbers from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry show that India imported $255.3 million worth of oil from Venezuela in the current financial year up to November 2025, about 0.3% of its total oil import during this period.  https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/venezuelan-situation-to-have-negligible-impact-on-indias-energy-security-data-shows/article70470318.ece 2.China on Sunday (January 4, 2026) called on the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife “at once” and “resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation”. “China expresses grave concern over the U.S. forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and taking them out of the country”, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement in Beijing. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-says-us-should-immediately-release-venezuelas-maduro/...

 1.Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's mayor in a public event on Thursday (local time), becoming the city's 112th mayor and making history in the process. The ceremony took place on the steps of City Hall, where hundreds gathered to witness the moment. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-origin-zohran-mamdani-inaugurated-as-new-yorks-first-muslim-mayor-10187985 2.Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors while once again insisting his country would annex self-ruled Taiwan. During his New Year’s Eve address broadcast on Wednesday (December 31) evening by state media, Mr. Xi praised the country’s advancements in key sectors, including military tech and space exploration.  https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/chinas-xi-hails-nations-technological-progress-and-renews-pledge-to-take-back-taiwan/article70461214.ece 3.Prime Minister Nare...

 1.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the negotiations for the free trade agreement between India and New Zealand were concluded in a "record" short time period of nine months.He said that normally negotiations for such pacts take longer with developed nations.India has concluded trade pact talks with the UAE in just 88 days.The FTA with New Zealand, "was concluded in a record time of nine months", he told reporters here. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-new-zealand-free-trade-pact-concluded-in-record-9-months-piyush-goyal-9878482 2.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) as Special Envoy of Prime Minister and meet with the Sri Lankan leadership. This was informed by the Indian High Commission in Colombo said on Monday (December 22, 2025). https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jaishankar-to-visit-sri-lanka-as-special-envoy-of-pm-modi-on-december-23/article70425550.ece 3.New Delhi: Amon...