Telangana made a significant splash at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, showcasing its ambition to become a global hub for innovation, technology, and sustainable development. Led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Telangana delegation secured several key partnerships and investments aimed at propelling the state’s economy to new heights. One of the most notable agreements was with Blaize, a US-based company specializing in energy-efficient AI hardware and sof

A tragic road accident in the eastern Kazakhstan city of Oskemen has resulted in the death of an Indian student and left two others injured, according to confirmation from the Indian Embassy in the country. The incident involved a group of Indian medical students enrolled at Semey Medical University who were returning from an excursion to the Altai Mountains, a well-known destination in the region. The accident has deeply affected the Indian student community and raised renewed concerns over stu

Australia has moved India into its highest-risk category for student visa applicants, a decision that will result in stricter scrutiny and longer processing timelines for thousands of prospective students. The change, implemented under Australia’s Simplified Student Visa Framework, takes effect from January 8, 2026, and represents an out-of-cycle reclassification driven by concerns over emerging integrity risks in the student visa system. Under the revised framework, India has bee

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A 25-year-old student from Telangana lost his life in Germany after attempting to escape from a fire that broke out in his apartment building on December 31, turning what should have been the start of a new year into a moment of deep grief for his family and community. The student, Hruthik Reddy, hailed from Malkapur village in Jangaon district and had been residing in Brandenburg, near Berlin, while pursuing higher studies. According to information provided by his family, a fire er

Two young women from Telangana’s Mahabubabad district lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the United States after the car they were travelling in plunged into a gorge along a mountainous stretch of road in California. The incident occurred at a sharp curve on Alabama Hills Road, a scenic but challenging route known for its winding terrain. The deaths have sent shockwaves through their hometowns in Telangana, where families and residents are struggling to come to terms with the sud

The killing of a 20-year-old Indian student near a major Canadian university has sparked widespread shock, fear, and concern among international students, particularly those from India studying in Canada. Shivank Avasthi, an Indian doctoral student, was shot dead in a fatal incident close to the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, an area that students routinely use for commuting and recreation. According to the

An Indian student from Telangana pursuing higher education in the United States has died under suspicious circumstances, triggering concern among the Indian diaspora and student communities. The deceased has been identified as Pawan Kumar Reddy, a native of Melladuppalapalli village in Nalgonda district. The incident reportedly occurred late at night while he was having dinner with his friends.

Canada and the United Kingdom emerged as dependable alternatives for Indian students seeking overseas education, especially as uncertainty around US work visas grew. Clear post-study work routes, predictable immigration rules, and relatively stable visa approval trends helped both countries attract hundreds of thousands of Indian students. However, policy changes in 2025 are reshaping that confidence and forcing students and families to reassess long-held assumptions about studying abroad.

The United States has paused the Diversity Visa Lottery, commonly known as the green card lottery, marking a significant shift in its immigration landscape at a time of heightened scrutiny over legal migration pathways. The decision, announced under the direction of the administration led by Donald Trump, has added to the uncertainty already surrounding work and study visas, particularly the H-1B pr

A school bus crash in Moorestown left ten people injured Tuesday afternoon after a collision at a busy local intersection, according to authorities. The accident occurred at the intersection of Borton Landing Road and Hartford Road, an area frequently traveled by school transportation vehicles and commuters during afternoon hours. Police said the crash involved a school bus carrying students and a passenger vehicle. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the

The National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK has entered a strategic partnership with the International Consultants for Education and Fairs, a long-established organisation known for its global expertise in international education services. The collaboration is intended to address growing concerns around transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in the student recruitment process, particularly for Indian students who form one of the world’s largest cohorts of outbound learners

Authorities in Harris County are investigating a school bus crash that occurred Tuesday morning, involving a vehicle carrying more than 30 middle school students. The incident took place around 8 a.m. along the 6000 block of Thompson Road, prompting an immediate emergency response from deputies and school officials. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the bus was transporting 31 students from Deer Park Junior High School, along with two adult staff members, when it wa

A 23-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, identified as Rajyalakshmi (Raji) Yarlagadda, was found dead in her apartment in the United States earlier this week. The young woman, who had recently completed her master’s degree in computer science at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, had been actively searching for job opportunities following her graduation. Her death has sent shockwaves through her family and friends, both in India and abroad. According to details shared by

More than a hundred college campuses across the United States became centers of political activism on Friday as students, faculty, and staff joined forces to oppose what they called an unprecedented intrusion of political ideology into higher education. The coordinated demonstrations, held under the nationwide campaign “Students Rise Up,” were a direct response to the Trump administration’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a new federal initiative that criti

The path to studying or working abroad, once viewed as a clear and achievable journey, is becoming increasingly complicated as major economies introduce tighter immigration and visa rules. Countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, and Australia have each rolled out new policies in the past two years that collectively raise costs, elevate salary requirements, and reduce the number of visas available for international students and skilled professionals. For many,

Canada’s immigration authorities are reportedly moving toward adopting new powers that could allow them to cancel temporary visas on a large scale — a policy shift that may disproportionately affect applicants from India and Bangladesh. According to internal government documents, the initiative is part of a broader partnership between Canadian agencies and their U.S. counterparts to strengthen border controls and address rising concerns over fraudulent applications. The document

Canada has recorded a sharp surge in the rejection of student visa applications from India, with nearly three out of every four applicants being denied entry to Canadian post-secondary institutions in August 2025. Data from Canada’s immigration department shows that 74% of Indian applications for study permits were refused, a dramatic increase from 32% during the same month in 2023. The figures indicate a growing policy shift in Ottawa’s approach to international education and immigration

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the state’s Board of Governors to prohibit the use of H-1B visas across Florida’s public colleges and universities. The move, announced during a press conference, marks one of the most restrictive state-level actions against the employment of foreign nationals in higher education. DeSantis argued that state-funded institutions should prioritize American citizens for all available positions, declaring that if universities cannot find qualified U.S

Washington: The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the end of automatic extensions for certain Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs), a policy change that will have significant consequences for thousands of foreign professionals, students, and asylum seekers working in the country. The change, effective October 30, removes the automatic renewal grace period that previously allowed eligible workers to continue employment while their EAD renewal applications w