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Indian students, global universities face the brunt of visa denials

The cost burden on international students compared to local peers in major study destinations varies

Indian students bankroll global universities, US to UK and Canada

Visa rejections undermine global education system, pinch institutions financially

Manish Tewari files motion on visa revocation of Indian students by US

In his notice, Tewari said that a significant number of Indian students in the United States have had their visas revoked, affecting not only students but also their families

Indian students in US urged to follow local laws, says MEA after detentions

Indian students in the US should comply with American laws, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday following the detention of a postdoctoral fellow at the Georgetown university and self-deportation of another student to Canada. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the two Indians did not reach out to the Indian missions in the US for assistance. Badar Khan Suri, the postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University in Washington DC, was detained Monday night by the Department of Homeland Security on charges of "actively spreading Hamas propaganda". A US federal judge has blocked Suri's deportation from the US. The action against Suri came less than a week after Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student at Columbia University, self-deported to Canada after her visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating for violence and terrorism" and involvement in activities supporting Hamas. The Indian embassy and consulates in the US will help students facing any ...

Parents of missing Indian student ask officials to declare her dead

The family of missing 20-year-old Indian student Sudiksha Konanki has asked police in the Dominican Republic to declare her dead, according to US media reports. Konanki, a citizen of India and a permanent resident of the United States, was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana town. She has gone missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic and US federal law enforcement agencies are working with authorities in the Caribbean country in the probe into her disappearance. Despite an extensive search, her body has not been found. Dominican Republic National Police spokesperson Diego Pesqueira said Konanki's family has sent the agency a letter requesting a declaration of death, NBC News reported on Tuesday. The Konanki family did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night. Meanwhile, authorities in the Dominican Republic have confiscated the passport of the man who is the last person known to have been with Konanki, according to a sourc

US student search in Dominican Republic intensifies after witness' account

The search for a US college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic intensified on Monday after a man questioned by authorities visited the beach where she was last seen and spoke with officials. Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student at the University of Pittsburgh and an Indian citizen, vanished before dawn on March 6 in the resort town of Punta Cana. Authorities are scouring waters in case she drowned. Minnesota student Joshua Riibe has not been named as a suspect but is believed to be the last person to see her. On Sunday, he and his attorney met with officials on the beach. On Monday, Riibe's attorney officially requested his release. A judge is expected to issue a ruling on Tuesday, according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the information. According to the transcript of an interview with prosecutors, reported by Dominican media as well as NBC and Telemundo, Riibe told police he was drinking with Konanki

Indian student in US goes missing on trip to Dominican; search underway

The Indian Embassy in the Dominican Republic has assured that they are in touch with Konanki's parents and are helping with the search

Indian student Praveen Kumar dies in the US, marking 2nd incident in months

The Indian Consulate in Chicago confirmed that they are assisting Gampa's family and working closely with the university to provide necessary support

Indian student community contributes over $8 bn annually to US economy

A joint statement issued after a bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Trump said the leaders agreed to put in place conducive frameworks to encourage the formation of a global workplace

After H-1B visa, Trump's Maga supporters oppose OPT programme: All we know

Supporters of Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' campaign are now lashing out at the Optional Practical Training program, often considered a precursor to H-1B visas

How Indian students in the US are tackling financial woes with babysitting

With part-time job opportunities dwindling in the current US economic climate, many Indian students are looking for financial support through childcare jobs

India leads international student enrolments in US after 15 years: Report

More than 3.3 lakh Indians are studying in the US, making India the "top sender" of international students to America for the first time in 15 years, according to the Open Doors Report 2024 released on Monday. In the academic year 2022-23, the leading source country for international students in the US was China followed by India. According to the latest Open Doors Report, the number of Indian students studying in the US in the academic year 2023-24 is at an "all-time high" at 3,31,602, a rise of 23 per cent from 2022-23 when the number stood at 2,68,923. "India is now the leading country of origin for international students in the United States, accounting for 29 per cent of the total international student population," according to a note shared by the US Embassy on the Open Doors Report 2024. According to official data associated with the latest report, the top five source countries for international students in the US for 2023-24 are -- India, China (2,77,398), South Korea ...

Indian students turn to US, New Zealand amid visa woes in Canada, UK, Aus

An Indian student considering the US explained, "The opportunities for post-study work and stability make the US attractive"

University of East Anglia declares £4000 scholarship for Indian graduates

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has declares a dedicated scholarship of £4,000 annually for Indian students for whole programme in biomedical science within the UK's NHS

78% of wealthy Indian parents send kids abroad, risking retirement savings

Only 53 per cent of wealthy parents have education savings for their kids abroad; 40 per cent expect student loans, 51 per cent hope for scholarships, and 27 per cent are willing to sell assets

Over 1.3 mn Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024: Govt

Over 13 lakh Indian students are currently pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh shared data in a written response in Rajya Sabha to queries on whether the government maintains data of emigrant students going abroad for studies. In his response, Singh shared country-wise details of Indian students studying abroad, spanning 108 countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, Russia, Israel and Ukraine. According to the data shared, as on date, 13,35,878 Indian students are pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024. For 2023, the figure was 13,18,955, while it was 9,07,404 for 2022. In the current year, of the 1,33,5878 Indian students 4,27000 were studying in Canada and 3,37,630 students in the US, 8580 in China, eight in Greece, 900 in Israel, 14 in Pakistan and 2510 in Ukraine. "Indian Missions/Posts abroad constantly engage with Indian ..

US police officer who laughed after Indian student Jaahnavi's death fired

A Seattle police officer, whose insensitive comments and laughter following the death of an Indian student had caused outrage, has been fired. Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave as she was crossing a street on January 23. Dave was driving 74 mph (more than 119 kmh) on the way to a report of a drug overdose call. Kandula was thrown 100 feet when she was struck by the speeding police patrol vehicle. In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and remarked that Uh, I think she went up on the hood, hit the windshield, and then when he hit the brakes, flew off the car...But she is dead. After making these comments, Auderer laughed hard for four seconds, the Disciplinary Action Report said. Interim Chief Sue Rahr at the Seattle Police Department said in an internal email that the hurt Auderer's words have inflicted on Kandula's family cannot be erased. The

Hundreds of foreign students leave Kyrgyzstan after Bishkek mob attack

While some students are hopeful of returning, many have called the aftermath of the violence a "nightmare"

Now, fewer Indian students are opting for UK colleges: Impact decoded

According to UK Home Office data based on the Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, there was a 16 per cent drop in Indian student applicants over the year ending December 2023

Rishi Sunak backtracks plan to restrict Graduate Route; tightens visa rules

The UK government decided to keep the Graduate Route intact for now after facing opposition from cabinet but introduced stricter measures for student visas to prevent abuse of the immigration system