American universities anticipate a significant drop in Indian students this fall due to visa appointment freezes and increased rejection rates. Students are facing uncertainty and exploring alternative countries like Germany as visa slots remain scarce. The US Consulate General in Hyderabad assures that slots have resumed, but heightened scrutiny is causing anxiety and application withdrawals. Post navigation How 5 shooters dodged checkpoints at Patna hospital, killed gangster in 30 seconds Sidney Crosby trade buzz grows — Canadiens & Avalanche emerge top suitors — Penguins insist he stays