'We can't lose hope': Gujarat families anxiously await word from loved ones stranded in NepalFamilies anxiously await news of untraceable pilgrims after devastating flash floods struck Nepal. Several NRIs with Gujarat links are amon...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Nepal Flash Floods: India, US, China and which other countries have the most citizens missingNepal flash floods and landslides have left at least 2,478 people missing and at least 586 dead along the Nepal-Tibet border. Indian, Ameri...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
School assembly news headlines, August 27: National, international, business, sports and education headlines for studentsSchool assembly news headlines, August 27: Floods in Nepal have caused fatalities and missing persons, prompting humanitarian aid from Indi...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Canada moves closer to changing citizenship laws, easing path for overseas-born childrenCanada is set to change its citizenship laws. This reform will help many Indian families. The 'second-generation cut-off' rule is ending. T...
23 Nov, 2025, 12.58 PM IST
Mass scientist exodus? 75% of U.S. scientists in poll say they are considering leaving under Trump’s administration, favour Canada and EuropeDiscover how Trump-era policies are driving US scientists abroad, with insights on funding cuts, academic instability, and relocation trend...
28 Mar, 2025, 09.06 PM IST
Australia slows some foreign student visas after cap plan failsAustralia plans to address a surge in international student arrivals by introducing a two-tier visa processing system, prioritizing univers...
19 Dec, 2024, 10.35 AM IST
Australia’s international student caps likely to be blockedAustralia's plan to cap international student numbers at 270,000 for 2025 is likely to fail. The opposition decided to vote against the law...
18 Nov, 2024, 11.33 AM IST
Australia raises migration target amid labour squeeze, global talent raceThe increase will take effect for the current financial year ending June 2023 and will bring Australia's immigration target largely in line...
02 Sep, 2022, 11.46 AM IST
Whisky for visas: India, UK start post-Brexit trade talksNew Delhi, which is notoriously reticent about lowering trade barriers and was dubbed the "tariff king" by former US president Donald Trump...
13 Jan, 2022, 05.19 PM IST
The racism debate: Can India accept a foreign-origin cricketer?In the 86-year history of Indian cricket, no player of foreign origin has played for the country.
27 Nov, 2018, 09.42 AM IST
The secret to Australia avoiding recession: Mass immigration from India, ChinaA flood of arrivals that’s swelled the population by 50% over the past 3 decades has allowed governments to boast of avoiding recession sin...
13 Mar, 2018, 02.10 PM IST
'UK losing share of international student market'UK immigration strategy is costing the country its share in the valuable international student market, APPG said in a statement.
11 May, 2016, 07.48 PM IST
- Vayalar Ravi discusses problems faced by Indian students in Australia with Chris Bowen
Overseas Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi's discussions with the visiting Australian immigration minister Chris Bowen focussed on the problems...
03 May, 2012, 06.57 PM IST
- Australia to cut skilled immigrant workers by 14 per cent
Australia will reduce its skilled migration intake by 14 per cent this year in an attempt to stem competition for local jobs, Immigration a...
16 Mar, 2009, 10.08 AM IST
- Australia likely to cut immigration: Minister
Australia is likely cut the number of skilled immigrants allowed into the country next year, following the global economic downturn.
23 Feb, 2009, 12.42 PM IST
- Australia may cut immigration amid financial crisis: minister
Australia may cut the flow of immigrants into the nation if unemployment rises in the face of the global financial crisis, a cabinet minist...
26 Oct, 2008, 10.23 AM IST