Indian Students Abroad
France to ease visa rules, expand English courses for Indian students
France student visa: Macron says France will streamline visa and sourcing procedures and expand English-taught programmes to attract more Indian students by 2030
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Indian students going abroad fall 31% in 3 years as visa rules tighten
From 9.08 lakh in 2023 to 6.26 lakh in 2025, government data shows a steady drop in Indians heading overseas for higher education
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Palak paneer row ends in $200,000 payout for Indian PhD students in US
This is the story of two Indian students studying in the US who won a $200,000 settlement after facing discrimination over the "smell" of palak paneer
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Visa Shock in Germany: Why hundreds of Indian students in Berlin are stuck | Immigration
Hundreds of Indian students studying in Germany are staring at visa cancellations after authorities questioned the status of hybrid courses at a private university in Berlin.
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Indian-origin student arrested in US on arson and terror threat charges
A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been arrested in the US on charges of arson and terroristic threat against family members, according to official records. Manojh Sai Lella, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was arrested by Frisco police on Monday. Police responded to Lella's home after family members reported a mental health episode and alleged threats. Authorities said he allegedly tried to set the home on fire several days earlier. Lella faces arson with intent to damage a habitat or place of worship, a first-degree felony, and terroristic threat of a family/household member, a Class A misdemeanour. Police stressed there is no evidence of a threat to a place of worship. Bond was set at USD 100,000 and USD 3,500, respectively, according to the documents.
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Indian doctoral student shot dead near University of Toronto campus
A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student has been shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, with authorities probing the case as a homicide, officials said. The shooting took place on Tuesday, and the Toronto police on Wednesday identified the victim as Shivank Avasthi, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported. Police were called to the area of Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road at about 3:30 pm on Tuesday for a report of an injured person lying on the ground, Duty. Inspector Jeff Allington told reporters near the scene on Tuesday night. When officers arrived, they found a person with a gunshot wound. That person was pronounced dead at the scene, the report added. The police are probing the case as a homicide. "Our immediate focus is on preserving evidence at the scene, determining what happened and notifying this individual's next of kin. Because of that, there is very little information that I am able to share with you tonight," Allington said. Tor
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Germany, UAE draw Indian students as post-study work steers choices
A new Leap Scholar report shows Indian students are choosing destinations based on costs, work rights and ROI rather than university rankings
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As bilateral ties deepen, more Indian students could head to Russia
Lower costs, better post-study options and easier entry to medical and engineering programmes may lead to a significant rise in Indian students choosing to study in Russia in the coming months
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Trump-era visa rules trigger 17% drop in fresh foreign student arrivals
International student arrivals in the United States dropped sharply this autumn after new visa restrictions under Trump, even as India held its position as the largest source of foreign students
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US sees fall in Chinese students amid visa delays, security concerns
Chinese student numbers in the US have dropped again as tougher visa rules, stricter checks and growing security concerns push more students to look for study options
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US colleges see drop in foreign applications as India records sharp decline
India, the biggest source of international students in the US, recorded a 14 per cent drop; this is the first time since 2020 that applications from India have fallen
English-speaking countries lose lure as Indian students choose Asia, Europe
OECD's 2025 report shows Indian students diversifying study choices as Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US impose stricter visa and work policies, pushing demand towards Europe and Asia
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Indian students turn to UK, Germany, and Ireland as US enrolments fall 63%
The number of Indian students going to the US has fallen 63 per cent in two years, while Germany, Ireland, and the UK are seeing triple-digit growth
PhysicsWallah partners with IDP to offer IELTS preparation tools, resources
Under the partnership, IDP will offer test prep tools, discounted resources, and dedicated IELTS Corners at PhysicsWallah campuses to support global education goals.
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US 5% cap on foreign students may hit Indian undergraduates the hardest
US cap on foreign students Visa: The White House proposal to limit foreign undergraduates to 15% per campus and 5% per country has raised worries among Indian students and education experts
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Indian student, 27, shot dead in Texas gas station robbery; probe underway
The Consulate General of India in Houston and Telangana leaders expressed grief and assured full support to the family of Chandrashekar Pole, killed in a Dallas gas station shooting
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Europe, Asia roll out the welcome mat for Indian talent amid US curbs
With the US tightening immigration, countries such as Germany, Japan, Singapore and Russia are looking to attract more Indian students and skilled workers
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Indians eye US, UK, Germany, Korea as study abroad interest up 37%: Report
Despite visa caps and tighter policies, Indian students are increasingly looking at future-ready careers abroad, with a 37 per cent jump in study enquiries in 2025
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No F-1 visa slot in India? Students can try other countries-but it's risky
Thousands of Indian students with US college admissions are still waiting for F-1 visa slots. Some are exploring third-country appointments, but the process is far from simple
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Australia's student visa now world's costliest, but Indians undeterred
Australia has once again hiked student visa fees to ₹1.12 lakh, making it the world's costliest. But Indian students are unlikely to look elsewhere
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