India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, announced a significant expansion of Indian consular services across the United States with the opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centres. This move, which began implementation on August 1, 2025, is aimed at improving accessibility and service delivery for the Indian diaspora residing in the country. The new centres have been opened in Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Addison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose, marking