Jaishankar speaks to Australian Foreign Minister about stranded students
4 years, 9 months ago

Jaishankar speaks to Australian Foreign Minister about stranded students

The Hindu  

Australia has assured India of the welfare of Indian students stranded there due to travel restrictions over the coronavirus pandemic, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said after a conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne on Wednesday. The conversation followed a call between PM Narendra Modi and Australian PM Scott Morisson on Monday, where Mr. Morisson said Indian students would continue to be “valued”. Thousands of Indian students in Australia have been worried by Mr. Morisson’s comments last week that those who are not able to support themselves should “return to their home countries”. WHO warns ‘far from over’ in Asia and Pacific “India will fully facilitate arrangements for Australians wishing to return home,” Mr. Jaishankar said, adding that the government is also responding positively to Australia’s “drug requirements”.

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Watch: Why Indian students face higher visa rejection rates in Australia
1 day ago

Watch: Why Indian students face higher visa rejection rates in Australia

The Hindu  

Australia is facing a severe housing crisis. In response, it has implemented measures to restrict the inflow of students whose numbers skyrocketed last year, significantly outpacing the numbers of skilled migrants and other categories. While the housing crisis, exacerbated by a surge in student numbers, provided a rationale for limiting student intake, a closer look reveals disparities in how these …

4 reasons why Indian students prefer Australia for higher education
3 weeks, 4 days ago

4 reasons why Indian students prefer Australia for higher education

India Today  

Australia has always been a favourite destination for Indian students wanting to pursue higher education. Piyush Kumar, Regional Director for South Asia, Canada, and Latin America at IDP Education, highlights why Australia remains a top choice for Indian students pursuing global education. Here are the top six courses that are in demand among Indian students studying in Australia: 1. Business …

Indians remain top immigrants to Australia despite fall in net migration
4 weeks ago

Indians remain top immigrants to Australia despite fall in net migration

India Today  

The net number of overseas migrants to Australia dropped to 4,46,000 in the financial year 2023-24, compared to 5,36,000 in 2022-23, marking the first decline since the country re-opened its borders after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. However, Indians topped the chart for arrivals to Australia, primarily due to the large number …

India raises concern as Australia increases student visa fee by over 100% to approx ₹87,731
1 month, 1 week ago

India raises concern as Australia increases student visa fee by over 100% to approx ₹87,731

Live Mint  

The Indian government said it has raised concerns over the Australian government’s decision to more than double the international student visa fee, from AUD 710 to AUD 1600, effective July 1, 2024. In a written reply to a query about the recent increase in student visa fees, Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, confirmed that the Australian …

India's Global Aspirations: A Journey of Growth and Collaboration with Australia
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2 months ago

India's Global Aspirations: A Journey of Growth and Collaboration with Australia

ABP News  

India expresses its desire to grow alongside the world, highlighting its potential for global cooperation in education, research, and the global workforce. The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, emphasizes the historical ties between India and Australia and the positive sentiment towards India's success. He emphasizes the importance of harnessing this sentiment and developing a strong brand for Indian education and …

Genuine students needn’t worry about Australia’s new migration strategy, experts say
1 year ago

Genuine students needn’t worry about Australia’s new migration strategy, experts say

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the hullaballoo after the Australian government released its latest Migration Strategy on December 11, 2023, questions are being tossed around about the impact of the proclaimed 8 key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future immigration reform. With nearly 120,000 Indian students enrolled in Australia, all eyes are on the fate of Indian students aspiring …

Jaishankar raises difficulties faced by Indian students in New Zealand with Kiwi leadership
2 years, 3 months ago

Jaishankar raises difficulties faced by Indian students in New Zealand with Kiwi leadership

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on October 9 said that he has urged New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta to take a sympathetic view on the difficulties faced by Indian students, who were impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Jaishankar, who is in Wellington on his first visit to New Zealand as the External Affairs …

Indian students likely to return to Australia soon: Union Education Minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian students likely to return to Australia soon: Union Education Minister

India Today  

On Tuesday, the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with his Australian counterpart, Alan Tudge. Both the ministers “ emphasised both countries’ commitment to supporting India-bound students at every stage.” The Australian minister also briefed Pradhan on the steps being taken by the Australian government to ease the return of Indian students. In a tweet, Pradhan wrote “HE @AlanTudgeMP also …

India-Australia End '2+2' Talks, Focus on Afghanistan, COVID and China
3 years, 3 months ago

India-Australia End '2+2' Talks, Focus on Afghanistan, COVID and China

The Quint  

“In relation to the position of women and girls, for 20 years we've worked with the international community and people of Afghanistan to ensure better circumstances for women. Australia stands with international community in seeking to ensure that it not round back,” she said. We're also very focused on seeking safe passage for citizens, foreign nationals, visa holders of other …

10 things students must pack while going to study abroad
3 years, 4 months ago

10 things students must pack while going to study abroad

India Today  

Travelling internationally for a college degree is an adventure that is best planned in advance. Crucial college documents Prescribed Books and Supplies Study Permit Offer Letter Official academic transcripts and degree certifications Other official profile-related documents Organise your travel documents and credit cards Make sure to carry all the necessary and important documents WHO approved vaccine certificate, passport, visa, itinerary, …

Indian students unable to reach Australia due to travel restrictions
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian students unable to reach Australia due to travel restrictions

The Hindu  

When 19-year old Pranavi Jamwal got admission last year into one of the world’s top ten political science programmes at Australia’s top university which has produced Nobel Laureates and Prime Ministers, she was thrilled. But what is positive is that two states, including Australia's largest state, only last week announced pilot programmes to demonstrate not just to the federal government, …

Covid-19 second wave and its impact on Indian students looking to study abroad
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 second wave and its impact on Indian students looking to study abroad

India Today  

Every year, more than 100,000 students move abroad to pursue higher education. With the second wave of Covid-19 raging across the country, admissions to foreign universities have become a major concern for aspiring students and their parents. July and August are usually the most crucial months for these students as they bid adieu to their home countries and head towards …

Australians to face jail or heavy fine if they go home from India
3 years, 8 months ago

Australians to face jail or heavy fine if they go home from India

India Today  

For the first time in history, the Australian government has imposed a ban on its citizens from returning home, if they have spent time in India up to 14 days before flying back. The Australian media has reported that government would be passing a law under the Biosecurity Act to impose a fly back ban on those with a history …

Australians trapped in India during COVID-19 crisis fear for their families' survival
3 years, 8 months ago

Australians trapped in India during COVID-19 crisis fear for their families' survival

ABC  

Australian citizens stranded in India say they are "heartbroken" by the federal government's decision to suspend flights between the countries, but understand it's for "the greater good of the community". Key points: There are currently 9,000 Australians in India who want to come home Flights from India have been suspended until at least mid-May Hospitals are buckling under the record …

Covid-19 impact: Best alternative to studying abroad during coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 impact: Best alternative to studying abroad during coronavirus outbreak

India Today  

According to the latest survey by HSBC on overseas education trends in India, around 44 percent of the Indian parents would prefer a 'foreign' education for their children. With all educational institutes continuing to conduct classes online, students desirous of foreign education will miss out on the coveted international living and campus experiences. Campus placements amid coronavirus outbreak: The active …

Covid-19 pandemic to impact study abroad plans of nearly 48 percent Indian students: QS Reports
4 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 pandemic to impact study abroad plans of nearly 48 percent Indian students: QS Reports

India Today  

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted decision of over 48 per cent Indian students who wanted to study abroad, according to a report by Quacquarelli Symonds, which comes out with coveted global ranking for educational institutions. The significantly lower return of investment in an already expensive international higher education domain coupled with further reduced chances of employability in the post COVID-19 …

Covid-19: Getting Indian citizens back home
4 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Getting Indian citizens back home

Hindustan Times  

Speaking in 2014 to non-resident Indians in New York’s Madison Square Garden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised that “I will never let you down.” The following year, speaking in Dubai, he thanked Indian workers in the Gulf for their contribution to the motherland: “Even if it rains in India, you open your umbrellas to keep us safe.” What happens to …

91% Indian students want to continue studying abroad even in Covid-19 lockdown: Here's why
4 years, 8 months ago

91% Indian students want to continue studying abroad even in Covid-19 lockdown: Here's why

India Today  

As the world tackles the Covid-19 pandemic, surprisingly, around 91% of Indian students who had planned to study abroad still want to continue due to the safety measures being put in place. We got talking to an expert to understand more about how the study abroad scene is changing for Indian students during the Covid-19 pandemic. "At Leverage Edu, we …

Global pandemic puts study abroad dreams on halt for students of Punjab region
4 years, 8 months ago

Global pandemic puts study abroad dreams on halt for students of Punjab region

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Verma, 21, was looking forward to pursuing a course in 3D animation from Canada. If I apply here again, I will have to pay the fee again.” Immigration experts say over 1 lakh students from Punjab and Chandigarh land in foreign countries like Australia, Canada, UK and others for pursuing education every year. Navneet Singh, an immigration consultant, said, …

How the coronavirus pandemic could shift the multicultural make-up of our society
4 years, 8 months ago

How the coronavirus pandemic could shift the multicultural make-up of our society

ABC  

Excluding international students and migrant workers from emergency economic measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could lead to unintended economic consequences, migration experts have warned. Key points: International students say they are "disheartened" by the government message to "go home" during pandemic COVID-19 is not just a health and economic crisis, but a migrant crisis, experts say Australia …

Australians stranded in Argentina and India by the coronavirus outbreak plea for Government help to get home
4 years, 9 months ago

Australians stranded in Argentina and India by the coronavirus outbreak plea for Government help to get home

ABC  

Australians stuck in Argentina are pleading for a Government lifeline amid the extraordinary mass stranding of travellers around the world because of the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Dual citizen Brenda has called on the Australian Government to help her and her son fly home from Argentina Matt Chinery is stranded in India and wants the Government to "get us the …

As coronavirus spreads, 'it's time to go home' Scott Morrison tells visitors and international students
4 years, 9 months ago

As coronavirus spreads, 'it's time to go home' Scott Morrison tells visitors and international students

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told visitor visa holders and international students the time has come to return to their home countries as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Key points: Mr Morrison said Australia had to focus on its own citizens and residents He said there would be opportunities for visa holders who have critical skills that can help assist in …

Coronavirus pandemic leaves Australia's international students 'stranded', struggling to buy food
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic leaves Australia's international students 'stranded', struggling to buy food

ABC  

Daniela Maza has lived in Australia for the past four years but, like potentially hundreds of thousands of other students around the country, has suddenly found herself facing significant financial distress in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: More than 500,000 international students were in Australia when the coronavirus pandemic was declared Many are now struggling to pay …

There is 52% rise in Indians studying in Australia, says Oz high commissioner to India
5 years, 1 month ago

There is 52% rise in Indians studying in Australia, says Oz high commissioner to India

Hindustan Times  

An Indo-Australian Centre for Advanced Studies that will be run in collaboration with the University of Canberra was inaugurated at Chandigarh University, Gharuan, on Monday by Australian high commissioner to India Harinder Sidhu. CU chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu, Australian high commissioner Harinder Sidhu, V-C of University of Canberra Deep Saini inaugurating the Indo-Australian Centre for Advanced Studies at Chandigarh University …

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