Australia’s Department of Home Affairs says student and visitor visa processing has improved sharply: student visas now average a 33-day median, and most visitor visas are decided in under a day. But the same update shows permanent pathways remain slow, with skilled visas averaging about nine months and partner visas around 17 months.
More than 2,000 students from Karnah, a remote border tehsil in Kupwara district, held a solidarity march to mark one year since the Pahalgam terror attack. The students condemned terrorism and voiced support for India, the armed forces and bereaved families, recalling Operation Sindoor as they took to the streets along the Line of Control.
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Canada has introduced special temporary immigration measures from April 1, 2026 through November 30, 2028 for international students, foreign workers, and visitors affected by natural disasters. The program provides an extended six-month window to restore or extend immigration status, helping people keep work and study on track. Fee exemptions also apply for foreign emergency workers.
CBSE has issued a stern warning to Class 10 and 12 board exam evaluators, asking them not to share any confidential exam-related information on social media. The board cautioned that such posts can be misleading or factually incorrect, potentially creating confusion among students, parents, and other stakeholders. CBSE also hinted that legal action could follow violations.
For many Indian students, the US remains a shortcut to a “better life” and big opportunities, even as tuition costs rise sharply. The plan often starts with studying, then aims for a job at multinationals and staying in the country long-term. But for most, the reality is different: it becomes a ticket back home after the degree.
Escalating conflict across the Middle East is leaving thousands of Class 12 students facing an academic crisis. Families fear students may lose an entire academic year as the war clouds evaluation fairness, complicates access to competitive exams, and disrupts normal schooling. The situation is intensifying uncertainty right when students are preparing for final assessments and key admissions milestones.
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