Canada has implemented new rules for the International Student Programme, including revised working hours for international students working off campus, and the requirement for students to apply for and receive approval for a new study permit before changing institutions. These changes align with efforts to strengthen the integrity of the programme. Canada has officially ended … Read more
Hundreds of Indian student graduates have protested a new government policy in Canada that puts them at risk of being deported. Many overseas students, particularly those from India, aspire to move to North America in search of a better life, but the recently announced immigration policy changes have cast doubt on the futures of over … Read more
Indian students are welcome to apply for scholarships from the Romanian government for the 2024–2025 academic year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) was recently notified. Up to 20 scholarships will be available to students for a range of graduate-level coursework and research projects. The scholarship would be awarded to each candidate for a maximum of … Read more
“There is no excuse for violence, certainly based on race or gender or religion or any other factor. That’s just unacceptable here in the United States,” Kirby told reporters here when asked about the series of attacks on students from India and also those from the Indian American community. “The president and this administration have … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the start of Classes Internationales (international classes), a special initiative that allows Indian students to learn French for a year in France before completing their chosen degree. In a joint statement endorsed by President Macron and Prime Minister Modi on January 26, both leaders agreed to support the initiative … Read more
Two Indian students who arrived in the United States on December 28 of last year were discovered dead in their apartment room in Hartford, Connecticut, on Sunday morning, according to a family member of one of the students. Both students were identified. Gattu Dinesh (22) hails from Telangana’s Wanaparthy district, while Nikesh (21) was from … Read more
In a concerning revelation, the Indian government disclosed that at least 403 Indian students have lost their lives abroad since 2018, citing various reasons such as natural causes, medical complications, and accidents. The data, presented in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister V Muraleedharan, highlights Canada as the nation with the highest number of reported … Read more
New Delhi has taken the unprecedented step of indefinitely suspending visa services for Canadian nationals in the midst of escalating tensions between the two countries. This decision comes following allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which has triggered a diplomatic dispute … Read more
According to V Muraleedharan, Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, approximately 10,000 Indian students are currently pursuing higher education in China. However, despite Missions and Posts’ best efforts, detailed information regarding Indian students is not available, as students do not register with Indian Missions. Muraleedharan was responding to Tiruchi Siva’s inquiry on … Read more
If Indian students in the UK are unable to secure a job within six months of graduating, they may have to end their stay. The UK intends to shorten the post-study visa period for foreign students. UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has proposed new rules for the UK Graduate Visa, according to a report by … Read more