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Six of the 11 mobile planetariums will be dedicated to schools in the Kalyana Karnataka region

H-1B at $100,000: Trump’s visa fee hike rattles Indian students eyeing US jobs, lifts interest in Germany, Japan, Poland

The move adds to a year of tightening visa rules and rising uncertainty over the post-study future of Indian students.

How students can build a credit score without a job or income

Smart credit habits can help students establish a financial footprint even before they start earning.

More Indian students headed to Iran in 2024 than six years ago, fewer chose Israel

The number of students going to the Iran rose 2.7 times in six years, faster than almost all countries attracting over 500 students from India, except the United Kingdom.

Canada, UK lose sheen among Indian students; Bangladesh, Germany gain

While fewer students went abroad in 2024 compared to the previous year, the share of top 10 countries declined to 84.7% from 89.1% two years ago, indicating that Indians are casting the net wide when it comes to education

Serbian Parliament Erupts in Chaos as Opposition Throws Smoke Grenades in Protest | N18G

Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside parliament on March 4 to protest against the government and support ongoing demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by a train station roof collapse that killed 15 people, have grown into the biggest challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic’s rule, drawing in students, teachers, and farmers. Chaos erupted in parliament as opposition members scuffled with security, injuring two lawmakers, including Jasmina Obradovic, who suffered a stroke. Protesters outside demanded a transitional government and fresh elections. The parliament was set to pass a university funding law and acknowledge Prime Minister Milos Vucevic’s resignation.

Kolkata police reach out to students to curb pedestrian fatalities

In response to this alarming statistic, Kolkata Police (KP) launched an awareness initiative targeting school students to promote road and pedestrian safety.

Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Pressure mounts on BMRCL to reduce charges, Students' Union demands 50% discount

BMRCL officials told Moneycontrol that they are now reviewing anomalies in the fare structure after several passengers complained that Metro fares have nearly doubled on some stages

From school to soccer practice: Bengaluru startup launches kids-only ride-hailing service

Bengaluru-based MetroRide Kids claims to be India’s first app-based transport service exclusively for children. Recently launched in Hyderabad, the service plans to expand to Bengaluru within three months.

How students can build strong credit early

Students can build strong credit by using secured credit cards, becoming authorized users on trusted accounts, making timely payments, keeping credit utilization below 30%, and exploring credit-builder loans.

India top sender of international students to US this year, beats China

The number of Indian students studying in the US in the academic year 2023-24 is at an 'all-time high' at 3,31,602, a report said

Karnataka likely to partner with Mumbai-based institute to provide free JEE, NEET coaching for 25K students

The initiative is expected to especially benefit rural students who cannot afford private coaching for competitive exams.

Bengaluru rains: School buses stranded on flooded road, students rescued in tractors near tech hub ORR

Buses from multiple schools were stuck on Balagere Road on Tuesday evening due to flooding caused by heavy rain.

Political Firestorm: BJP blames AAP for deaths of 3 UPSC aspirants in flooded coaching centre in Delhi

Three UPSC aspirants died in a flooded coaching centre, sparking protests and political blame between BJP and AAP over negligence and drainage issues.

Bangladesh Protests: Indian Students Narrate Worrying Situation as They Return Home with BSF’s Help

Amid the ongoing protests in Bangladesh, train services from India and Bangladesh have been halted indefinitely. As the situation worsens in Bangladesh, services of the Bandhan Express and Dhaka-Kolkata Maitree Express have been stopped by the Eastern Railways. Many Indian students studying in Bangladesh have been transferred to India through the Agartala ICP in Tripura. They explain the situation on-ground in Dhaka. Listen in.

Karnataka govt, Meta kickstart online safety programmes in colleges

More than 1 lakh teachers and 10 lakh students to be trained in digital safety, AR, and VR skills

50 coaching centre students hospitalised over food poisoning in Pune district

The students were admitted to a nearby hospital where their condition is stable, the official said.

Exercise regularly, sleep well, eat healthy, plus other simple tips for students to boost memory power

How to boost memory power: Incorporating these tips—from healthy lifestyle habits to effective memory-enhancing strategies—into your daily routine can help you boost your memory power and achieve academic success. 

IIM Lucknow taps alumni network, seeks jobs for 72 unplaced students from 2024 batch

According to sources, students that are yet to be placed include graduates from esteemed institutes like IITs, NITs, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS) and Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), among others. Some of them are also Chartered Financial Analysts and Chartered Accountant professionals, added the sources.

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Competition and challenges act as inspirations in life, says PM Modi

Organised by the Ministry of Education, Pariksha Pe Charcha has been engaging students, parents and teachers for the past six years. The fourth edition was held online due to Covid-19 restrictions and this year's edition is being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

28 Indian students deported from US to India this year

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said the government has regularly expressed its concerns to the authorities in the US regarding such instances.

Over 13,000 SC, ST and OBC students dropped out from IITs, IIMs, and CUs in past 5 years

This disheartening trend translates to an annual dropout rate of nearly 3,000 students, with an average of 7 students discontinuing their education every day.

CBSE’s decision to not award any division: Schools welcome the move with mixed feelings

Experts say schools will have to develop an entirely new format of learning system, which will not be solely driven by assessments

Record Indian students went to US for higher studies in 2022-23, up by 35% since last year: Report

Indian students constitute more than 25 per cent of the over one million foreign students studying in the US and for the third year in a row, a record number of Indian students travelled to the country to pursue higher education, the Open Doors Report said.

Deeply committed to supporting your wellbeing: Toronto university seeks to reassure international students amid India-Canada standoff

In the midst of India-Canada diplomatic tension, a prominent university reassures students, vows support, but acknowledges visa suspension's impact on face-to-face interaction.