
Indian Students Face Record US Visa Rejection Rate
Indian students are experiencing a record 61% rejection rate for US visas, a situation attributed to stricter policies and high costs, prompting warnings from experts.
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Indian students are experiencing a record 61% rejection rate for US visas, a situation attributed to stricter policies and high costs, prompting warnings from experts.

Tighter regulations, increasing costs, and visa risks are prompting Indian students to re-evaluate Canada as a preferred destination for higher education.

Australia has updated its student visa evidence level for India, moving it from EL2 to EL3, indicating a change in the requirements for Indian students.

Parents in Kashmir have expressed satisfaction over the opening of the Azerbaijan route

Amit Shah said that instead of going abroad for medical studies, there should be adequate facilities within country for Indian students, speaking at inauguration of PMCH in Guwahati, Assam
Indian students in Iran are making arrangements to leave the country due to heightened fears of escalating conflict, with some batches preparing to depart for the Armenia border and others opting for commercial flights.
Canada has announced $100 million in scholarships for Indian students and introduced 'hybrid study locations' to enhance educational opportunities.

Explosions tore through Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday and financial markets around the world slid at the prospect of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies from the U.S.-Israeli air war…
Indian students stranded in Iran allowed to leave through land borders Khaleej Times
A DHS letter indicates the US is reviewing Optional Practical Training (OPT) work rules, which could significantly affect Indian students, particularly those in STEM fields.
Indian students and skilled workers, including in the healthcare sector, continue to top the tally of visa extensions granted by the UK, according to official migration statistics released by the Home Office in London on Thursday.
Officials from the Indian Consulate General in Kazan were sent to assist the victims after the knife attack this weekend.

A new initiative called 'My Vote Matters' has been launched to assist Indian students residing in the UK with registering to vote in local elections.
Two Indian students, one from Mumbai, have tragically drowned in separate incidents while studying in the United Kingdom.
British universities are significantly investing to expand their operations in India, driven by a large pool of top-tier students and high demand for higher education. This expansion aims to cater to the growing number of Indian students seeking international qualifications.
The government has stated that around 1,000 Indian students will leave Iran amid the ongoing war, sources have said, citing discussions in a parliamentary committee meeting.

Students at SPPU in India protested an LPG shortage that led to hostel messes serving only basic meals, prompting the university to promise a quick resolution.

Data reveals a significant 69% drop in the issuance of US F-1 visas for Indian students during the June-July 2025 period.

The Indian embassy said “only a small number” of Indian students, who declined the mission’s offer to be relocated, remained in Tehran.
Far from home, Indian students in Dubai feel safe: 'We have faith in the UAE government' Gulf News

Families of Indian students, including an 18-year-old medical student from Srinagar, are experiencing anxiety and lack of contact as their children remain confined to hostels in Tehran due to the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States.

Two Indian students lost their lives in London following a house fire. A third student from the same house was injured and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
A significant 45% drop in Indian students attending US universities has been reported, attributed to visa uncertainties and the high cost of education.
A row has erupted over a photo allegedly showing Indian students queuing at an Irish university food bank, raising questions about the situation of international students.

A new platform has been launched to help Indian students explore higher education opportunities in Ukraine.

Indian students pursuing studies at Helsinki-based Arcada UAS reported being deceived by agents who promised paid internships and monthly stipends that never materialized. Many students lost significant funds and faced hardship.

Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Iran, including fresh strikes on Tehran, as the US-Israel vs Iran conflict intensifies, impacting Gulf nations and global energy markets, with Netanyahu claiming victory.

Indian students from 'Team Kalki' have unveiled a new rover system, while Plaksha students presented an underwater AI robot, highlighting cutting-edge technological innovations.

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, with 4,000 to 5,000 fighters based in Iraqi Kurdistan, are prepared to challenge Tehran and have high hopes for the US-Israeli operation in Iran, but are holding back as the war unfolds.
CBSE cancels Class 10 exams in West Asia due to regional conflicts and postpones Class 12 exams, affecting thousands of Indian students abroad.


Tension between the US, Israel and Iran escalating steadily, anxiety is mounting among Indian students stranded in Iranian cities.


Amid soaring geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran, India has advised all its nationals, including students, in Iran to leave by any available transport as soon as possible.