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Kenyan national on student visa played key role in trafficking ring; arrested: ED
ED investigation revealed that the suspect was managing multiple accounts in which money was credited for people in the immoral trafficking racket
Published on Dec 14, 2023 10:46 PM IST
Study Abroad: The dos and don’ts of student visa application
With visa rejection rates for Indian students being higher than average, knowing the dos and don’ts of student visa application & interview is mandatory.
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 11:30 AM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
Myanmar student, his abductors involved in illicit hair trade: Bengal police
The Myanmar student was allegedly abducted from his rented accommodation outside the Visva-Bharati campus on Thursday by a gang, and he was rescued from the beach town of Talseri in Odisha on Saturday
Published on Sep 25, 2023 09:28 PM IST
US issues record 90,000 student visas in India in three months
In the current academic year, more than 200,000 Indian students are pursuing their education at American academic institutions.
Published on Sep 25, 2023 02:09 PM IST
Zimbabwe student en-route to Ludhiana held for carrying live cartridge in luggage
A 20-year-old woman from Zimbabwe was arrested at Mumbai airport for carrying a live cartridge in her baggage. She was travelling to India on a student visa.
Updated on Aug 29, 2023 12:26 AM IST
France to offer 5-year Schengen visa for 30,000 Indian alumni by 2030
France announced major initiatives to roll out the "red carpet" for Indian students and alumni during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris last month.
Published on Aug 08, 2023 08:19 PM IST
PTI |
Green Card barriers need urgent attention
Long delays are a vexing wrinkle in an otherwise blossoming relationship.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 09:11 AM IST
These are the big changes for Indian students seeking Australia visa from July 1
Australia Student Visa: Visa process for high-skilled professionals will be made quicker and easier.
Published on Jun 29, 2023 10:53 PM IST
Canadian Law Awareness to be mandated for Indian students to prevent tragedies
The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), Murarilal Thapliyal press for a mandatory clause for visa applicants and other measures for the benefit of Indians.
Published on Jun 25, 2023 07:00 PM IST
Wanted for Sidhu Moosewala’s murder, Goldy Brar on Canada’s list of fugitives
Brar claimed responsibility for Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s killing in May last year on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Updated on May 03, 2023 04:50 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
London High Commission violence: NIA takes over case; Khanda, Gurcharan & Jasvir named suspects
The NIA has taken over investigations into the March 19 violence and dishonour of the Indian National Flag by Sikh extremists at the Indian High Commission in London. A case has been registered against the suspects under various sections of the IPC and UAPA. The incident has strained relations between India and the UK, with the Modi government seeking strict action against the suspects, including Avtar Singh aka Khanda, whose parents were part of the ISI-sponsored terrorist movement in Punjab.
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:55 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Zambian student at Greater Noida university dies after falling off high rise
The deceased student, Mwaba M Bwalya, 22, shared a three-bedroom rented apartment in the high rise with two other flat mates, both from Zambia and studying at the same private university The deceased man, Mwaba M Bwalya, 22, was a zambian national and a student at sharda university in greater noida
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 11:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Noida
US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022: Ned Price
Price said that the US is committed to safeguarding national security while facilitating legitimate travel to non-immigrant travellers. He also said that timely visa processing is important to the US economy and the administration's goal.
Published on Jan 05, 2023 06:32 AM IST
ANI |
Foreign students say Canada is exploiting them for ‘cheap labor’
These former students -- many from India and the Philippines -- had to leave their jobs when their work permits expired with no guarantee they'll gain permanent residency.
Published on Nov 01, 2022 06:42 PM IST
Bloomberg |
US visa nightmare: Wait time as long as 833 days for appointments. Details here
US Visa Wait Time For Indians: Citing reduced staffing and pandemic-related disruptions in operations since March 2020, the embassy said that the demand for visas across all categories is high.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 11:15 AM IST
Waiting period for US non-immigrant visas now exceeds 2 years. Details here
According to the US State Department website, waiting duration varies depending on the Indian city and the visa category.
Published on Sep 16, 2022 10:56 PM IST
Indo-Aus trade deal to help create 10 lakh jobs, work visas for students: Goyal
The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement happens to be the first trade agreement of India with a developed country after more than a decade. The deal provides for an institutional mechanism to boost trade between the two countries.
Published on Apr 07, 2022 01:59 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Aryan Prakash
Want to study abroad? Here are 8 smart strategies for you
Making it to a top global university requires a lot of planning. Here is all you need to do while planning to study abroad.
Published on Mar 04, 2021 02:14 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19 leads to fewer UK visas to Indians
The visas of 12,708 stranded Indians were extended due to Covid-19-related issues until June 2020, mainly because they were unable to travel home due to flights being discontinued.
Updated on Sep 30, 2020 06:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | Prasun Sonwalkar
US Embassy to process student visas on limited basis from August 17
The US Embassy is set to resume the processing of student and academic exchange visa application on a limited basis.
Published on Aug 15, 2020 08:28 AM IST
New Delhi |
Asian News International| Posted by Nandini
US defends ban on student visas for online-only classes
The colleges, supported by dozens of states and cities and some of the country’s largest tech corporations, argue the policy violates the Administrative Procedure Act by failing to adequately consider the ways its enactment could harm students.
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 06:35 AM IST
UK eases visa norms as India bans travel from UK over coronavirus outbreak
The Home Office said Indian and other international students and professionals with work visas may be prevented from attending their studies or employment due to illness and the need to serve a period of quarantine or the inability to travel due to travel restrictions caused by coronavirus.
Published on Mar 16, 2020 11:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | Prasun Sonwalkar
Indian, non-EU students voice concern over changes in UK universities due to coronavirus
The Home Office has eased norms related to student visas due to the changes. Student visas are tied to teaching and universities are obliged to report any absences by visa holders to the Home Office.
Updated on Mar 16, 2020 10:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | Prasun Sonwalkar
Nigerian woman held with heroin awarded 10-yr jail
A local court on Thursday awarded 10-year jail to a Nigerian woman arrested in 2018 with 265gm heroin. The court of additional district and sessions judge, Sanjay Agnihotri, also imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on the convict, Vera Umuaro. Umuaro was arrested by a team of the special task force (STF) of Mohali police from Phase 6 on May 22, 2018.
Published on Jan 10, 2020 01:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Mohali
Surrey killing: Prabhleen killed by her husband, says father
Urges Canadian police to open probe in case again, says will cremate girl at her native village in Jalandhar
Published on Dec 08, 2019 12:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | , Jalandhar
Gagandeep JassowalSlide on reverse? 40% rise in Indian students in UK
The 40% Indian hike does not come near the 2010-11 high, but will be welcome news for UK ministers and stakeholders striving to manage negative perceptions in India.
Updated on Jun 01, 2019 09:10 AM IST
London | Prasun Sonwalkar
Sangrur youth missing in New Zealand
The family said that he had gone to New Zealand in 2015 on student visa and was working as assistant manager in a pizza firm.
Updated on Mar 10, 2019 10:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Sangrur |
HT Correspondent
8 Indian-origin men held in US immigration scam
US-based Telugu group says all held are from Andhra, may provide legal aid.
Published on Feb 01, 2019 12:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Washington/Hyderabad |
Yashwant Raj & Srinivasa Rao Apparasu
UK universities group calls for new post-study visa to attract Indian students
A body representing UK universities has put forth a new temporary “Global Graduate Talent Visa” proposal under which qualified international students will be allowed to work in a skilled job in the UK for a period of two years after graduation.
Published on Sep 04, 2018 01:20 PM IST
London |
Press Trust of India
Iranian woman files case against Australian husband in Pune
The two met through mutual friends a few years ago and got married in 2015. However, they have been living apart for the past eight months, according to her complaint.
Updated on May 29, 2018 07:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune |
Shalaka Shinde
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