False Promises: The exploitation of Punjab’s youth in Canada
Oct 02, 2024, at 03:16 pm
In recent months, a disturbing and emotional story has emerged, highlighting the exploitation of young Indian students, primarily from Punjab, who have been lured to Canada with dreams of a better life.
US Embassy opens additional 2,50,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers, students
Oct 01, 2024, at 05:28 am
The U.S. Mission to India opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers, including tourists, skilled workers, and students.
Jul 22, 2024, at 06:23 am
India on Sunday confirmed that 4500 students have returned from Bangladesh which is witnessing violent protests over the government job quota issue.
Jul 20, 2024, at 09:30 pm
The Indian government on Saturday said 778 students have returned home amid ongoing violent protests in Bangladesh over a quota system for government jobs.
Over 300 Indian students return home as 105 killed in Bangladesh unrest
Jul 20, 2024, at 06:52 am
Agartala/IBNS: Over 300 Indian students Friday returned home following the worsening situation in Bangladesh, which has been witnessing widespread protests and clashes for weeks over the government job quota system, media reports said,
Four Indian medical students from Maharashtra drown in river in Russia, one rescued, confirms MEA
Jun 07, 2024, at 09:07 pm
Four Indian medical students were drowned to death in a river in Russia's Veliky Novgorod, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday (June 7, 2024).
Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan asks students to remain vigilant
May 22, 2024, at 03:56 pm
The Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, where locals were recently engaged in violent conflict with foreigners, on Tuesday asked students to remain vigilant.
Indian students in Canada protest immigration rule changes, threaten to go on hunger strike
May 21, 2024, at 11:06 pm
Hundreds of Indian students in Prince Edward Island (PEI) are facing imminent deportation following a sudden change in provincial immigration rules.
Indian govt asks students to stay indoor amid mob violence in Bishkek
May 18, 2024, at 10:04 pm
India has directed students in Bishkek to 'stay indoors' for the moment after mob violence occurred in the Kyrgyzstani city.
Two Telangana students die in road mishap in US
Apr 23, 2024, at 02:29 pm
Two Indian youths from Telangana, who were studying computer science engineering course at a university in Arizona State, died in a road mishap near Phoenix city, Arizona, on Sunday.
French President Emmanuel Macron says 30,000 Indian students to be welcomed by 2030
Jan 26, 2024, at 11:46 pm
France on Friday announced 30,000 Indian students will be welcomed in universities across the country in 2030.
Indian students start exploring alternative study destinations as visa woes in Canada spike
Nov 17, 2023, at 07:10 pm
In the wake of growing concerns over delayed student visas and the potential imposition of caps on Indian student numbers in Canada, a significant shift in destination preferences is emerging among students from the country.
No deportation now for Indian students in Canada, authorities order review
Jun 15, 2023, at 06:36 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian authorities have decided not to immediately deport the Indian students who were trapped in an alleged immigration scam and had arrived in the country with fake university admission letters.
Indian students in Canada granted stay orders on deportation, government sources confirm
Jun 11, 2023, at 11:39 pm
Several Indian students in Canada have recently received stay orders on their deportation notices, as the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, acknowledges the importance of treating these students fairly, according to government sources.
Ray of hope to 700 Indian students facing deportation from Canada
Jun 09, 2023, at 10:38 pm
In a significant development, a Canadian parliamentary committee has unanimously voted to intervene in the case of nearly 700 Indian students who are currently facing deportation. These students fell victim to deceitful education consultants in India who provided them with fraudulent college admission letters to enter Canada.
UK PM Rishi Sunak vows to bring down overall immigration
Nov 26, 2022, at 02:27 am
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is likely to announce drastic measures to cut down immigration, a move that could affect India the most, media reported.
Indian students get relief as China agrees to consider their return
Apr 30, 2022, at 12:41 am
New Delhi: In a long-awaited ray of hope for nearly 22,000 Indian students waiting for over one and a half years to get back to colleges in China, Beijing has expressed its willingness to consider their return “on a need-assessed basis”.
Ukraine crisis: 23 Indian sailors evacuated from Mykolaiv Port
Mar 09, 2022, at 03:40 pm
Kyiv/New Delhi: The remaining 23 Indian sailors, who were stranded in Mykolaiv Port, were successfully evacuated and are on their way to Bucharest, the Indian Embassy in Ukraine said.
Mar 08, 2022, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi: Under ‘Operation Ganga’ to rescue Indian citizens from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries, 410 Indians have been airlifted on Tuesday by 2 special civilian flights from Suceava.
UNSC: India voices deep concern that safe corridor for Indians in Sumy did not materialise
Mar 08, 2022, at 03:15 pm
United Nations/New Delhi: India at the UN Security Council voiced deep concern that despite its repeated urgings to both Russia and Ukraine, the safe corridor for Indian students stranded in Sumy did not materialise.
Mar 07, 2022, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine.
Mar 06, 2022, at 11:55 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said the growing influence of India helped in safely bringing back its citizens from war-hit Ukraine through Operation Ganga.
Mar 05, 2022, at 02:04 am
Kyiv/New Delhi: Indian students, who are being evacuated from war-hit Ukraine on a war footing now under Operation Ganga, are also bringing back their loved pets after PM Narendra Modi-led government relaxed norms in this regard, a move which earned the appreciation of PETA India.
Tamil Nadu govt to depute team to bring back students from Ukraine
Mar 03, 2022, at 11:41 pm
Chennai, Mar 3 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced that three DMK MPs, one MLA and four IAS officers would be deputed to bordering countries of Ukraine to bring back stranded students safely.
Ukraine Crisis: Embassy directs Indian nationals to leave Kharkiv immediately
Mar 03, 2022, at 12:06 am
Kyiv: The Indian Embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday issued an "urgent" advisory and asked all Indian nationals in Ukraine to leave war-hit Kharkiv city immediately.
Indian Embassy in Kyiv advises Indians not to exhibit aggressive behaviour at railway stations
Mar 01, 2022, at 12:01 am
Kyiv/New Delhi: With weekend curfew lifted in Ukraine, the Indian embassy in Kyiv on Monday asked students to move to the western part of the country, and also advised students to remain composed and “especially not to exhibit aggressive behavior while at the railway stations”.
Indian students stranded in United States urge immediate evacuation
May 19, 2020, at 01:11 am
Houston/IBNS: Thousands of Indians stranded in United States due to coronavirus lockdown have requested the government to send flights to evacuate them and connect more cities like Dallas and Houston where a large number of Indians are awaiting to fly back to their country, said a media report.
Indian students stranded in COVID-19 hit US asked to stay put
Apr 12, 2020, at 04:46 pm
Washington/IBNS: At least 500 Indian students in the United States who were seeking government assistance to return back to India have been asked to stay put wherever they are, said media reports.
Students abroad are our priority: MEA says in Covid-19 briefing
Mar 19, 2020, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi: The External Affairs Ministry in a media briefing on Covid-19 crisis on Thursday said Indian students abroad are their priority while advising every Indian stuck in varioius countries to stay put in their best interest and not move till things normalise.