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Data shows drop in number of Indians pursuing higher education abroad

Data shows drop in number of Indians pursuing higher education abroad

The number of Indian students pursuing higher education abroad rose steadily from 7.5 lakh in 2022, to 9.3 lakh in 2023, and further to 13.3 lakh in 2024. The 2025 figure of 12.54 lakh, however, marks the first drop after three years of continuous growth.

5 Dec 2025 4:30 PM IST

Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha

Three-year-old Indian chess prodigy becomes youngest player to earn an...

5 Dec 2025 4:20 PM IST

Aviation regulator rolls back weekly rest rule as IndiGo faces massive operational meltdown

Airlines have struggled to meet these higher manpower needs, especially during the ongoing holiday and wedding travel...

5 Dec 2025 3:34 PM IST

NIA custody of Red Fort blast accused extended for 10 days

NIA custody of Red Fort blast accused extended for 10 days

The accused was produced before Principal and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna who allowed the probe agency to...

5 Dec 2025 3:13 PM IST

Mosquito-borne diseases seen as rapidly growing threats to humanity: Study

Mosquito-borne diseases seen as rapidly growing threats to humanity: Study

Studies have shown that rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns due to global warming are creating conditions...

5 Dec 2025 2:53 PM IST

UK slaps sanctions on British National, ‘Babbar Akali Lehar’ for terrorist activity

UK slaps sanctions on British National, ‘Babbar Akali Lehar’ for terrorist activity

Under the sanctions, UK citizens and companies are barred from handling money or assets associated with Gurpreet Singh...

5 Dec 2025 1:29 PM IST

As Israel cleared to compete, 4 countries to boycott Eurovision 2026

As Israel cleared to compete, 4 countries to boycott Eurovision 2026

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, said the country would withdraw from and not air the contest, arguing that taking...

5 Dec 2025 11:20 AM IST

Sharjah Police warn motorists to remove National Day stickers by December 6

Sharjah Police warn motorists to remove National Day stickers by December 6

Authorities tightened traffic control after seizing vehicles for reckless driving, noise disturbances and licence...

5 Dec 2025 11:13 AM IST

Saudi, Qatari foreign ministers lead coordination council session in Riyadh

Saudi, Qatari foreign ministers lead coordination council session in Riyadh

Officials examined new initiatives to deepen cooperation and received a detailed briefing from the executive committee...

5 Dec 2025 10:25 AM IST

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

31 Jan 2024 8:01 PM IST

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the constitution

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the...

15 March 2023 1:36 PM IST

Queens funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

Queen's funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

19 Sept 2022 4:41 PM IST

Putins advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only solution

Putin's advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only...

10 May 2022 1:12 PM IST

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharifs house in London

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharif's house in...

19 April 2022 12:32 PM IST

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

16 March 2022 3:38 PM IST

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

9 March 2022 4:00 PM IST

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

3 March 2022 1:13 PM IST

‘Defamed’ complainant in Mamkootathil rape case: YouTuber arrested

‘Defamed’ complainant in Mamkootathil rape case: YouTuber arrested

The arrestee, who runs a channel named 'Voice of Malayale’, allegedly made extreme derogatory remarks about the...

4 Dec 2025 10:47 PM IST

Talwandi Sabo biomass facility

Talwandi Sabo biomass facility is helping reduce stubble burning in Punjab: Vedanta

The company has set up a biomass manufacturing facility with a capacity of 500 tonnes per day to produce torrefied bio...

4 Dec 2025 8:54 PM IST

physically challenged

Persons with disabilities make up less than 1% of Indian corporate workforce: report

The findings also highlight a significant gap between companies’ intentions and actual implementation.

4 Dec 2025 8:25 PM IST

Lawyer appears with red-taped lips: Delhi HC says, ‘unbecoming’ conduct

Lawyer appears with red-taped lips: Delhi HC says, ‘unbecoming’ conduct

The lawyer appeared so for court proceedings as a way of protest because he was stopped midway by the Court during his...

4 Dec 2025 8:09 PM IST

Riyadh to build new metro track, food district in 2026

Riyadh to build new metro track, food district in 2026

The plan includes major road upgrades and the Green Riyadh tree-planting

4 Dec 2025 6:17 PM IST

Oman ranks second in 2025 global air quality index

Oman ranks second in 2025 global air quality index

Officials point to strict industrial rules and expanded air-monitoring systems as key factors behind Oman’s high ranking

4 Dec 2025 5:57 PM IST

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan approaches court seeking permission for medical tests

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan approaches court seeking permission for medical tests

The petition has requested the court to order monthly medical check-ups and tests for Imran Khan at Shaukat Khanum...

4 Dec 2025 5:42 PM IST

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

18 July 2021 5:11 PM IST

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

6 Feb 2021 5:46 PM IST

Forceful mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennais Thangavel street miserable and homeless [In Gallery]

'Forceful' mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennai's Thangavel...

27 Jan 2021 7:01 AM IST