International Students
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International Students’ Day 2025: Best wishes, quotes, speeches, and captions to share on Nov 17
Events | Nov 16, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTInternational Students’ Day 2025 celebrates the courage, curiosity and resilience of learners across the world. Whether you need meaningful wishes, inspiring quotes, speeches or captions for social media, this guide brings you everything to honour the students shaping tomorrow with their ideas.
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Why International Students’ Day is celebrated: The powerful history behind November 17
Events | Nov 16, 2025, 02:48 PM ISTInternational Students’ Day may seem like a simple campus celebration today, but its roots lie in the 1939 Prague crackdown. Nine leaders were executed and over 1,200 students sent to camps. Here’s the history, significance and why 17 November still matters today.
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Trump admin freezes new visa appointments, mulls social media vetting for foreign students: Report
World | May 27, 2025, 11:22 PM ISTThe move marks a significant escalation in existing efforts and has already prompted the administration to pause the scheduling of new student visa interviews at US embassies and consular sections worldwide.
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Why did Trump administration bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students? Explained
World | May 23, 2025, 06:38 AM ISTThe Department of Homeland Security made the announcement, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing “anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators” to assault Jewish students on campus.
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US new policy ends legal status of thousands of international students, sparks widespread concern
World | Apr 30, 2025, 09:13 AM ISTThe new details emerged in cases filed by some of the students who suddenly had their status cancelled in recent weeks with little explanation. Many of the students who had visas revoked or lost their legal status said they had only minor infractions on their record, including driving infractions.
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US universities ask foreign students to return before Trump takes charge: What is the reason?
Education | Nov 29, 2024, 01:26 PM ISTMany American universities have recently asked international students back to their campuses, sparking curiosity among students globally. Read more about it here.
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India-Canada strained ties likely to impact immigration of students, trade relations: Report
World | Oct 15, 2024, 04:39 PM ISTIndia-Canada relations hit a new low following the recent developments relating to the Canadian allegations against India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Canadian government further cuts permits for international students, blames 'bad actors'
World | Sep 19, 2024, 09:17 AM ISTCanadian PM Justin Trudeau is under heavy pressure due to the high cost of living and a housing crisis fuelled by a spike in the arrival of international students and workers. He had recently announced a major cut in temporary foreign workers, sparking mass protests.
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Canada updates rules for post-graduation work permit for international students | READ what changed
Education | Feb 18, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTCanada has updated its rules for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for international students. Under the new rules, students who have completed a Master's degree program in less than two years will now be eligible for a 3-year PGWP, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.
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Canada: British Columbia places two-year ban on new colleges enrolling international students
World | Jan 30, 2024, 12:57 PM ISTBritish Columbia's Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson said the step was required to improve the state of education in schools. This came after Canada imposed a temporary, two-year cap on student visas, which will result in the issue of about 3,64,000 visas in 2024.
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Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas to ease housing shortages
World | Jan 23, 2024, 09:00 AM ISTCanada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that there will be a 35 per cent reduction in new study visas in 2024 after PM Justin Trudeau's declining popularity over the housing crisis. A majority of international students in Canada come from India, with China in second place.
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Why is November 17 celebrated as International Students Day?
Lifestyle | Nov 17, 2023, 12:15 AM ISTNovember 17th is a day that reminds us of the power of education and the role of students in shaping our future. It is a day to celebrate the diversity and unity of students worldwide and to stand up for their rights.
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Study Abroad: Enhance your career prospects with fee financing to make education more affordable
Higher Studies | Sep 27, 2023, 10:48 PM ISTOne of the major reason why students in India choose to study abroad is the 'post-study work permit' offered by the foreign countries to those who have successfully completed their study.
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Study Abroad: Why Canada is so famous among international students
Career | Sep 17, 2023, 07:04 PM ISTThe universities in Canada offer a wide variety of programmes which attracts a large number of students from all over the world.
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Study Abroad: Five points to keep in mind while opting for higher studies in foreign institutes
Career | Aug 31, 2023, 06:01 PM ISTFactors that mainly influence international students include the cost of study, access to postgraduate work opportunities, social networks and overall cost of living.
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Modi govt launches Study in India portal to attract international students: All you need to know
Education | Aug 04, 2023, 03:17 PM ISTThe SII programme offers a streamlined and well-organized application process for international students seeking higher education opportunities in Indian HEIs.
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Expedite process of issuing visas to international students: Senators to US government
World | Aug 07, 2021, 06:37 AM ISTIn India, for instance in Delhi, only emergency visas are currently being issued by the US Embassy, as a result of which a large number of Indian students are uncertain about their academic future for the next session beginning this Fall.
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New Rules: International students asked to leave United States if classes go online
World | Jul 07, 2020, 12:39 PM ISTThe United States has altered its immigration policy according to which foreign students studying in America will be forced to leave the US or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall. The new guidelines were issued on Monday by ICE.
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China tops list of international students in US
World | Nov 18, 2014, 06:27 AM ISTWashington: The number of international students studying in the US is at a record high with nearly one-third coming from China, ranking first in 2013-2014 academic year, according to a report released by the Institute
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UK to relax curbs on student visas?
World | Jul 08, 2012, 05:34 PM ISTLondon, Jul 8: Under pressure from education and industry leaders to review recent curbs on student visas, Prime Minister David Cameron is likely to reverse policy and remove international students from official immigration figures, a