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Friday, July 18, 2025
TopicStudy abroad

Topic: Study abroad

UGC frames new rules for recognition of degrees obtained abroad

The development comes in light of delays and uncertainty faced by students under existing recognition process. The new mechanism is aimed at being more transparent & technology-driven.

A Step-by-Step Visa Application Guide to Study in USA

A US student visa may feel like a tough one to get, but there are ways to make the process easy if you deal with it correctly and plan in advance.

US, UK, Canada & Australia top study destinations for Indian students, shows Immigration Bureau data

Other sought-after destinations include Germany & Russia, among others. However, many countries like Australia, Canada & UK have introduced visa restrictions for students in past yr.

Australia’s new migration rules won’t hurt post-study visas for Indians negotiated under trade pact

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed last year provides opportunities to Indian students to live, study & work in Australia temporarily after finishing studies.

For OBC students in UP-Bihar, studying abroad remains a dream—even after getting admission

Bihar and Uttar Pradesh had long-running govts led by OBC leaders. But it's Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra that provide scholarships to OBC students going abroad.

Rs 30 lakh and 9 years later, this Punjab youth still dreams of Canada. He’s not done

Country and courses students choose depend on how much their parents can invest and what options their agents give them. Interest, calibre of the student not a priority.

Crushed dreams, threats, marriage ‘for safety’ — what life is like for educated Afghan women

Far from a life filled with hopes of a bright future, Afghan women are getting trapped in domestic drudgery since Taliban enforced diktat quashing their rights to higher education.

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.

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.