Indian student enrollment in the UK has surged by 273.9% from 2019 to 2023, driven by the country’s top-ranked universities and the Graduate Route Visa. This visa allows students to stay up to three years post-study, offering work opportunities and family relocation. Additionally, the India-UK Mutual Recognition of Qualifications fosters academic and career growth, further boosting UK appeal.
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Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark about President Murmu sparked controversy, with the BJP blaming Congress for disrespecting the President. PM Modi accused Congress of elitism and undermining marginalized communities. Congress hit back, claiming BJP disrespected the President by not inviting her to key events. The Rashtrapati Bhavan dismissed claims of the President being tired.
Sushmita Singh, the principal of a nursing college in Varanasi, ended her life by jumping in front of a train. The incident occurred near the Tarna overbridge. The police are investigating her mobile data to understand the reasons behind her suicide. Her body has been sent for post-mortem.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has temporarily paused demolitions linked to riot accused following a Bombay High Court stay, continuing investigations into property irregularities. Authorities focus on verifying legal ownership and unauthorized constructions. Despite the stay, NMC continues cross-checking records to avoid legal missteps, with future actions pending the court's final verdict.
A six-year-old boy named Krishna died after being kicked by a horse during a wedding procession in Kanpur. The incident was captured on CCTV. Despite being rushed to multiple hospitals, he succumbed to his injuries. The police reviewed the footage, but the family has not filed any complaints nor requested legal proceedings.
Advocate Kanav Sharma, president of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha's Jammu wing, was injured after being shot by electricity department employee Harvinder Singh during a parking dispute in Roop Nagar. Sharma was hospitalized and is in stable condition. Police are investigating the incident to determine the motive behind the attack.
US Supreme Court rejected President-elect Donald Trump's request to delay his sentencing in the hush money case, ruling that sentencing will not significantly impact his responsibilities. Trump was convicted on 34 counts related to falsifying business records for a payment to Stormy Daniels. He is set to attend his virtual sentencing in Manhattan.
Delhi-NCR has implemented GRAP-IV restrictions due to severe air quality, crossing into the 'severe' zone. Schools will adopt hybrid learning, construction and demolition activities are banned, and vehicle restrictions are in place. This is the second time GRAP-IV has been enforced this winter, following revised guidelines.
The 25% tariff on auto parts and automobiles is unlikely to significantly impact India. While Indian auto part exports to the US total $2.2 billion, the uniform application of the tariff levels the playing field. The Indian government has an opportunity to boost exports amidst these tariffs.