Indian Students News
Bangladesh’s protesters take power and find governing isn’t easy
Student leaders who helped toppled the prime minister now have a place in an interim government—and have to answer to the pent-up demands of a public still hungry for change.
5 min read21 Aug 2024UK Polls: With Rishi Sunak on his way out, England-bound international students from India may have a reason to cheer
The Rishi Sunak-government had set up a migration advisory committee (MAC) to re-assess the continuation of graduate route work visa, also known as post-study work visa that grants work rights for two years to the graduates of British universities.
2 min read5 Jul 2024Australia doubles student visa fees, mandates offshore applications; likely to impact Indians
Australia has doubled student visa fees to AUD 1,600 and mandated offshore applications starting July 1, 2024, impacting Indian and Chinese students. Changes also affect temporary graduates, who must seek employer-sponsored visas or leave upon visa expiry
2 min read1 Jul 20245 important checklist for education loan applicants
A comprehensive list of necessary documents is vital for a seamless education loan application, guaranteeing prompt submission and reducing the chances of delays or denials.
1 min read25 Dec 2023‘Before overseas MBBS, check if you will pass local exam’
Due to tough competition and limited seats in government medical colleges and high fees in private medical colleges, many Indian medical students opt for Ukraine, Russia, China, Georgia and the Philippines to study MBBS.
1 min read9 Aug 2023New Delhi demands easier visa rules for Indian companies investing in UK amid FTA negotiations
India intends to persist in advocating for relaxed visa regulations for skilled professionals hired by its companies investing in the UK, as it seeks to complete a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK by the end of 2023.
1 min read26 Apr 2023London School of Economics student claims of discrimination due to ‘Hinduphobia’
An Indian student of London School of Economics, Karan Kataria, claimed of facing discrimination when he was disqualified from fighting for the General Secretary post for being a ’Hindu nationalist’
3 min read4 Apr 2023Are you aware of these 7 hidden charges on your student loan? A checklist!
Explaining in detail, Ankit Mehra CEO and Co-founder of GyanDhan said, the cost to finance higher education piles up faster than you can comprehend. Scholarships, personal funds, and education loans help mitigate the requirement of funds, out of which, education loans provide the biggest relief.
2 min read22 Mar 2023Speed up your education loan repayment: 5 steps to pay off ₹30 lakh faster
This fiscal year, the interest rate on education loans has spiked due to RBI opting rate hike cycle to tackle inflationary pressure. The policy rate hikes have led to a substantial increase in the cost of funds at banks and other financial firms which resulted in an increase in their benchmark lending rates. And hence, the end rate for any form of loan increased significantly in FY23.
3 min read22 Mar 2023After Canada, Australia rejects visa applications of Indian students from Punjab, Haryana
Australian officials from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) had warned international education operators about soaring numbers of ‘low-quality applications’
2 min read18 Mar 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared