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TopicForeign universities

Topic: foreign universities

Foreign universities in India are selling half-baked dreams. ‘Can’t even get you internships’

Nine UK universities have now received approvals under the NEP 2020. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called it a ‘silent revolution’.

UK campuses in India face ‘price point test’ & forgotten trailblazer Jamini Sen finds the spotlight

Global media also dwells on how Pakistan embarked on a major push to reshape its image abroad after India launched Op Sindoor against terror bases.

‘Brain drain’ is real: For every 1 foreign student, 25 Indians go abroad for studies, says NITI Aayog

Outmigration of skilled students hampers innovation & knowledge creation as well as increases dependency on foreign tech, it asserts, calling for 'internationalisation at home'.

Indians studying in Ireland at all-time high. ‘Want more undergrads to come’, says envoy Ward

Most Indians going to Ireland for higher studies are either Master's or PhD students, says envoy Brendan Ward. A major draw for them is post-study work opportunities for two years.

MasterChef celebrates Indian food with Northeast on its plate

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

If it ain’t in ‘national interest’, can’t teach it — UGC’s foreign university rules stump academics

UGC draft rules for foreign universities entering India include clause that they cannot teach courses that jeopardise ‘national interest’, but there is no clarity on what this means.

Why top destinations Canada, Australia & NZ got fewer Indian students in last 3 yrs, UK saw rise

Data in Parliament show UK regain popularity in last 3 yrs with opening of post-work visas being seen as advantage. In contrast, Covid & strict rules hurt other foreign destinations.

UGC reforms bring more options for students but focus on learning shouldn’t be lost

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UGC working on roadmap to help foreign universities set up Indian campuses, says chairman

M. Jagadesh Kumar says UGC will clarify the process, legal & bureaucratic frameworks. In a 2021 survey, foreign universities had cited govt approvals, fee regulation as challenges.

1 Italian, 1 French institute want to set up campus in India under NEP, Modi govt announces

MoS Education Subhas Sarkar told Parliament that Italian fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni and an unnamed French institution have expressed interest.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.