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US Embassy in India Cuts Social Media Amid US Govt Shutdown

The US Embassy in India announced a temporary reduction in its social media operations due to the ongoing partial US government shutdown. It stated its official X account will not be updated regularly, except for urgent safety information. The shutdown occurred after the US Senate passed a funding bill, but the House of Representatives must still vote. The legislative process involves negotiations over immigration policies and funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Key Points: US Embassy India Limits Social Media During US Shutdown

  • US Embassy India reduces social media activity
  • Partial US government shutdown causes lapse in funding
  • Essential safety updates will continue
  • Senate passes funding bill, House vote pending
  • Shutdown stems from immigration policy negotiations
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US Embassy in India limits social media operation amid partial govt shutdown, says "will not be updated regularly"

US Embassy in India announces reduced social media updates due to US partial government shutdown, citing lapse in appropriations.

"Because of the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume - US Embassy in India"

New Delhi, February 1

The US Embassy in India on Saturday announced a temporary reduction in its social media activity due to the ongoing partial government shutdown in the United States, stating that its official X account "will not be updated regularly" until full operations resume.

In a post on X, the Embassy said essential communications, including updates on safety and security, will continue to be shared.

"Because of the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information," the post read.

The US Embassy in Dhaka also issued a similar statement amid the partial government shutdown.

The US Federal Government went into a partial shutdown early on Saturday (local time), hours after the US Senate met a last-minute deadline to approve a revised package of government-funding bills, ABC News reported. However, the House of Representatives is not expected to approve the changes until Monday at the earliest.

The Senate voted on Friday to separate extended funding for the US Department of Homeland Security.

It was after reaching a deal with the White House to put that off for two weeks to negotiate Democrats' demands for restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including requiring agents to wear body cameras and no masks, according to ABC News.

The vote was 71-29, with only five Republicans voting against.

The bill will now head to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to bring the package to the floor. The rules require a two-thirds majority for passage.

The passage of the bill requires strong support from Republicans and Democrats for it to reach US President Donald Trump's desk.

The path to the Senate vote was cleared earlier on Friday when Republican Senator Lindsey Graham lifted his hold after securing a commitment from Senate Majority Leader John Thune to hold a vote on banning sanctuary cities in the coming weeks, according to ABC News.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's a bit ironic, no? The world's largest economy can't keep its basic government functions running smoothly. Meanwhile, our embassies worldwide function without such hiccups. Just an observation 🤷‍♀️. But yes, as long as urgent info for citizens is shared, it's okay.
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Aman W
The details of the shutdown are interesting - all about immigration policies and funding. Shows how domestic politics in the US can have a small ripple effect even here. Hope our students and travellers there are not affected.
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Sarah B
Working in an MNC, I see how US political instability can impact global operations. This is a minor symptom. Good they are being transparent about reduced social media updates. Clarity is key.
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Vikram M
Frankly, their social media going quiet is not a big issue for the average Indian. We have enough news channels and apps for information 😅. More concerned about visa processing delays if the shutdown prolongs.
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Karthik V
The article mentions Dhaka embassy too. So it's a standard procedure. It's actually responsible to announce this instead of just going silent. Shows a system in place, even during a shutdown.

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