ECI mulls NRIs postal ballots as Kerala braces for SIR
ECI plans postal ballots for NRIs, targeting Kerala as a 2026 pilot while seeking legal amendments. Postal voting…
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International student loss fueled Cleveland State’s fall enrollment dip, stabilizing later
Cleveland State’s enrollment rose slightly to 14,210 for Fall 2024–25, led by domestic undergraduates, stronger transfers, and 23%…
Charlie Kirk’s Anti-India Visa Stance Intensifies U.S.-India Disputes
Kirk’s anti-India visa stance and subsequent killing intensified U.S.-India visa disputes. Administrative steps tightened student and work visa…
Penn State Sees Int’l Enrollment Slip Amid Trump-Era Visa Rules
Penn State anticipates lower international enrollment in Fall 2025—about 9,000 currently—reflecting national projections of a 15% U.S. decline…
Early Planning Is Essential for Indian U.S. Visa Applicants
From September 2025, Indian B1/B2 applicants must attend in-person interviews and can only apply within India. Expect longer…
India Articulates Diaspora Concerns After Global Migration Rallies
In response to migration rallies and rising risks abroad, India announced measures on September 10, 2025, including a…
Karnataka Introduces 15% NRI Quota in Government Medical Colleges
Karnataka will reserve 15% of seats in certain government medical colleges for NRIs from 2025–26, charging ₹25 lakh…
F-1 Visa Denials Among Indian Applicants Reach New Highs
F-1 denials rose to about 41% in Oct 2023–Sep 2024. Officers cite money, intent, and academic fit under…
U.S. Pauses Student Visa Interviews to Expand Social Media Vetting
The Department of State paused student visa interviews in May 2025 to add social-media vetting; after mid-June resumption,…