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Bhubaneswar: People from Odisha, who travel to Kolkata or other cities for visa-related work, will now get the international visa services at Bhubaneswar. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated this centre operated by VFS Global.Majhi at the inaugural ceremony said the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and commitment to citizen-centric services. Such initiatives enhance ease of travel, promote industries and tourism, and support intern ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections ...Read More >
Biharsharif: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said knowledge must remain dedicated to the service of humanity.Addressing the second convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Murmu said, "Knowledge will continue to flourish, dialogue will endure and education will remain dedicated to the service of humanity."Congratulating the graduating students, Murmu said the batch included scholars from more than 30 countries, reflecting the university's strong international character. She said ...Read More >
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said India could emerge as a global destination for learning, research and ideas in an uncertain world if the momentum under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is backed by a strong reform push from state governments. Why is global higher education at a turning point? His remarks come as the global higher education landscape is being reshaped, with traditional academic hubs facing demographic decline, fiscal pressures and tigh ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trump administration's clarification that the high H-1B visa fee does not apply to international students studying in the US on F-1 visa is expected to revive Indian students' interest in pursuing higher education in the US after a slump, experts said. The US has been historically the most favourite international destination for Indian students, but there was a clear dip in sentiments, especially among parents, after the US announced a $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B work visa applic ...Read More >
Education technology firm PhysicsWallah (PW) on Wednesday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IDP Education India, the co-owner of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), to expand global learning opportunities for its students. Under this collaboration, PW students will gain access to the IELTS curriculum along with a range of support mechanisms, including awareness sessions, seminars, boot camps, and expert-led masterclasses. The partnershi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a warm welcome to United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday morning for his first official visit. The visit, accompanied by the largest-ever UK trade delegation to India, is being hailed as a "new chapter" in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "Welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer on your historic first visit to India with the largest eve ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Indian graduate Ananya Joshi, who had been documenting her job search journey on social media, has bid an emotional farewell to the United States after failing to secure a suitable role. On September 29, she shared a tearful video on Instagram, capturing her departure and describing it as the "hardest step" of her journey. In her post, Ananya Joshi reflected on her years in America, calling it her first home as a financially independent adult. "By far the hardest step in this jour ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 1: EducationWorld, in association with AZ Research Partners Pvt. Ltd (AZR, estb. 2002), Bangalore, released the 19th consecutive annual EducationWorld India School Rankings (EWISR) 2025-26. Based on a nationwide field survey of 9,500 respondents, including parents, principals, teachers and educationists in 34 cities, EWISR 2025-26 rates and ranks the country's Top4,500 schools in 518 cities and towns across India on 14-15 parameters of educational excellenc ...Read More >
New Delhi, India -- Meghna Gupta* had planned it all - a master's degree by 23, a few years of working in India, and then a move to the United States before she turned 30 to eventually settle there. So, she clocked countless hours at the Hyderabad office of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT firm and a driver of the country's emergence as the global outsourcing powerhouse in the sector. She waited to get to the promotion that would mean a stint on California's West Coast. Now, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Reforms in Ph.D. programmes, acceleration of research commercialisation, integration of AI into curricula, stronger alumni engagement, promotion of student mental wellbeing, and expansion of global collaborations through the IIT R&D Fair, international students, and foreign faculty support were among the key issues discussed at the IIT Council meeting, held at IIT Delhi on Monday after a gap of more than two years. The 56th Meeting of the Council of the Indian Institutes of Technolog ...Read More >
New Delhi: All international students seeking to study in the United States must keep their social media profiles public not just while applying for a visa but also during their entire study course, The Indian Express reported on Sunday. "All student and exchange visitor visa applicants (F, M and J visa classes) are requested to adjust the privacy settings on all of personal social media profiles to 'public' in order to facilitate vetting necessary to establish the applicant's admissibility to ...Read More >
The situation has sparked panic among students and parents alike, with many considering alternative destinations such as Germany and Canada to avoid losing an academic year. The United States is witnessing a steep drop in Indian student arrivals this year, with education consultants reporting a 70-80 per cent dip in outbound traffic. The decline, largely from cities like Hyderabad, is being attributed to a persistent freeze in US visa appointment slots and a sharp spike in rejection rates, leav ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, ...Read More >
New Delhi: There has been a massive drop of 70% in the number of Indian students going to America for studies. This situation has arisen due to the blockage of visa slots and sudden increase in visa rejections due to the Trump administration's policies related to international students. US President Donald Trump has issued instructions regarding the enrollment and visa of international students in the universities of the country. Due to this situation, there is a decline in the number of Indian ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16: Melbourne has once again been recognised as one of the world's best cities for students, ranking fifth globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities 2026 rankings. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the city of Melbourne has been ranked in the top five student cities globally, reflecting the city's top class educational system, rich cultural scene, and vibrant multicultural student population. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, July 16 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has decried the growing trend of pursuing foreign degrees regardless of the financial position of the student's family. He cautioned students against doing so merely out of peer pressure, while emphasising that an international qualification was not necessarily a marker of excellence. Delivering the convocation address as chief guest at the 22nd Convocation of the NALSAR University of Law here on Saturday, he advised students to ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Indian legal system has been facing unique challenges and delays in trials can sometimes go on for decades, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said on Saturday. Delivering the convocation address at the Nalsar University of Law near here, Justice Gavai advised students to go abroad for studies on scholarships and not put pressure on family finances. "Our country and legal system are facing unique challenges. Delays in trials can sometimes go for decades. We have seen cases where so ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) For the academic year starting 2025, 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus+ scholarships for a two-year master's programme in Europe, officials said. The Erasmus+ programme, launched in 1987, stands for European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students. It is the European Union's (EU's) flagship initiative for international mobility and academic exchange. The Delegation of the EU to India in a statement on ...Read More >
Jammu : The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu stands at a luminous crossroads in its journey -- one defined by ambition, perseverance, and a resounding affirmation of its rising stature. In what can only be described as a golden chapter in the Institute's evolution, IIM Jammu has accomplished a feat few in the nation can claim: the rare distinction of securing not one, but two of the most coveted international accreditations -- BGA and EFMD Accreditation for MBA program -- within a sing ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More >
New Delhi: A recent notification by the Trump administration that Columbia University failed to meet the standards for accreditation could have far-reaching consequences for students, particularly international students, many of whom are from India, experts said. Loss of accreditation could mean that securing a visa for studying at Columbia will not be possible. Students may become ineligible for scholarships and grants, and those graduating could struggle for jobs as their degrees would lose r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Silver prices on Thursday, crossed USD 35 mark per ounce and hit its highest level since March 2012, boosted by a combination of factors such as weaker US dollar, rising geopoltical tension and robust industrial demand. 'With the trust in dollar decreasing silver appears to be a good avenue for money to move to and the Gold Silver ratio was recently above 1.10 so the only way forward was either silver prices rise up or gold prices fall, and thats what has happen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Silver prices on Thursday, crossed USD 35 mark per ounce and hit its highest level since March 2012, boosted by a combination of factors such as weaker US dollar, rising geopoltical tension and robust industrial demand. Also Read | World Environment Day 2025: Essential Tips and Beginner's Guide To Embrace Sustainable Travel for a Greener, Cleaner, and More Responsible Planet. "With the trust in dollar decreasing silver appears to be a good avenue for money to m ...Read More >
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