FOREIGN EDUCATION
India’s three-language promise lost in translation across states amid politics & poor planning India's three-language policy, aimed at promoting multilingualism, is struggling due to inadequate resources, untrained teachers, and inconsistent implementation across states. Political differences and regional preferences have fragmented the educa...
18 Jun, 2025, 05.26 PM ISTUK's tougher immigration stance may undermine efforts to meet net zero by 2050 A new report indicates that the UK's stricter immigration rules could impede its net zero and housing objectives by limiting the availability of foreign-born workers in crucial sectors. Many foreign-born workers in green jobs may not meet the new vi...
18 Jun, 2025, 12.58 PM ISTAnne Burrell, food Network host and celebrity chef, passes away at 55, her family says Celebrity chef Anne Burrell died at her Brooklyn home. She breathed her last at 55. Burrell hosted 'Worst Cooks in America'. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. She also worked at Felidia and Savoy restaurants. She also authored co...
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50 per cent stamp duty concession for land transactions under MMRDA's Pen township project The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a 50% stamp duty concession for land transactions related to the state's first large-scale urban project in Pen taluka, being developed under a PPP model by MMRDA and Raigad Pen Growth Centre Ltd. This project, e...
17 Jun, 2025, 08.13 PM ISTUAE emerges as key alternative for international students with 100% scholarships & global transfers Amidst US student visa uncertainties, UAE universities are witnessing a surge in international applications. Institutions are attracting students, particularly those reconsidering US plans, by offering scholarships, simplified visa processes, and gl...
17 Jun, 2025, 02.22 PM ISTTechnology education key to India’s sovereignty India faces a critical juncture where technological prowess defines national sovereignty. Addressing faculty shortages by including experienced professionals, fostering private sector innovation through supportive policies, and boosting research out...
17 Jun, 2025, 12.12 PM ISTUS introduces new visa restrictions for government officials facilitating illegal immigration The US Embassy in India has declared strict measures against those enabling illegal immigration to the US, including visa restrictions for complicit foreign officials. Countries failing to cooperate with repatriation efforts will face entry restrict...
17 Jun, 2025, 11.07 AM ISTIran-Israel tensions: Indian students trapped as conflict shuts airspace Amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions, over 2,500 Indian students studying medicine in both countries find themselves in a precarious situation. The MEA is relocating students and issuing advisories as airspace closures disrupt travel. While Iran has...
16 Jun, 2025, 10.33 PM ISTKashmiri parents urge PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar to evacuate students from Iran Worried parents in Kashmir are pleading with the Indian government to evacuate their children studying in Iran, especially after recent Israeli attacks near Tehran. With an estimated 1,500 Indian students, many from Jammu and Kashmir, pursuing MBBS ...
16 Jun, 2025, 08.56 AM ISTJaishankar appreciates France's support in India's fight against terror, reaffirms strategic partnership External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to France reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between India and France. He conveyed Prime Minister Modi's greetings to President Macron and appreciated France's support against terrorism. Both s...
15 Jun, 2025, 04.52 PM ISTFive global varsities to set up campuses in Navi Mumbai The Maharashtra government has signed a Letter of Interest with five foreign universities, including Aberdeen University and the University of York, to establish campuses in Navi Mumbai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that these universitie...
15 Jun, 2025, 12.21 AM ISTWeekly Horoscope Pisces, 16 June - 22 June, 2025: Emotional clarity emerges through reflection and grounded choices Pisces Weekly Horoscope: The Moon will be transiting from the Aquarius sign on 16th June to 17th June. This can help you feel intuitive yet scattered. Things can shift rapidly. The Moon will be transiting from the Pisces sign from 18th June to 19th ...
14 Jun, 2025, 03.26 PM ISTFive foreign varsities to get LoIs as part of Maharashtra's ambitious International EduCity plan CIDCO is set to grant Letters of Intent to five prestigious foreign universities, including Aberdeen University and the University of York, to establish campuses in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. This initiative is part of the International EduCity project...
13 Jun, 2025, 05.40 PM ISTThis saffron queen from Kashmir turned a traditional crop into a global success popularly known as the 'Saffron Queen of Kashmir', has turned a traditional crop into a global sensation, with an aim of women's empowerment. Her saffron brand 'Noush' exports saffron in Europe and the Middle East.
13 Jun, 2025, 04.06 PM ISTHow Trump’s America is driving away the brightest minds in the world The US is facing a decline in international student enrollment due to stricter visa policies, increased scrutiny of social media, and campus crackdowns on dissent. Students are experiencing visa denials, delays, and revocations, leading them to purs...
13 Jun, 2025, 03.56 PM ISTHigh-profile Okanagan winemaker charged in migrant hot tub sexual assault scandal Randhir Toor faces sexual assault charges. The victim is an undocumented migrant farm worker. The alleged incident happened in December 2023. Toor will appear in court this week. He also faces scrutiny for past labor violations. His winery was fined...
13 Jun, 2025, 07.57 AM ISTIndia plans curbs on overseas remittances, offshore deposits may be barred: Sources The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to tighten regulations on overseas remittances by resident Indians, preventing the parking of funds in foreign currency deposits with lock-in periods. This move aims to curb passive wealth shifting and align th...
12 Jun, 2025, 11.12 AM ISTFulbright board resigns citing interference by Trump administration The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, overseeing the U.S. State Department's Fulbright Program, has resigned en masse, citing political interference from the Trump administration. The board alleges the administration unlawfully denied awards to s...
11 Jun, 2025, 11.48 PM ISTHarvard prepares emergency plans as Trump’s policies threaten international students Harvard University and other US institutions are developing strategies to protect international students amid stricter visa regulations enacted during the Trump era. These policies, including heightened scrutiny and visa revocations, have caused wid...
10 Jun, 2025, 01.19 PM ISTAustralia’s WACE becomes first foreign government-backed school board in India after 25 years The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) has initiated operations in India, marking the first foreign government-supported school board in over two decades. WACE's qualifications received recognition from the Association of Indian Univ...
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