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Georgia National University, a top private university in Tbilisi, Georgia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish an international campus in North Andhra. The MoU, signed in the presence of state education minister Lokesh Nara, involves an investment of Rs 1,300 crore. The university, which has a history of over 24 years, is working towards providing global-class education and skill development facilities to students in Andhra Pradesh. 

The university, which stands at 15th position in Georgia and 9,360th globally, has facilities for nearly 10,000 students on an 80,000 m² campus and a faculty of around 1,000. The move is an important milestone in the internationalization of academic partnerships and the promotion of cross-cultural learning opportunities for Indian students.

With a history of more than 24 years, Georgia National University is working towards offering global-class education and skill development facilities to students in Andhra Pradesh. The move is in line with the state's vision to become a global education hub.

This collaboration will raise the global standards of education, generate more than 500 jobs, and provide students with world-class capabilities. Our determination to make Andhra Pradesh a global education destination is more firm than ever," tweeted Lokesh Nara from his official 'X' (formerly Twitter) handle.

As per EduRank, Georgia National University is 15th in Georgia and 9,360th in the world. The university has facilities for almost 10,000 students on an 80,000 m² campus and a faculty of about 1,000. The university has an alumni population of about 50,000 and has contributed considerably to education and research.

Georgia National University's move to Andhra Pradesh is an important milestone in the internationalization of academic partnership and the promotion of cross-cultural learning opportunities for Indian students.

In an unprecedented initiative that is going to reshape medical education, Khatlon State Medical University (KSMU), Tajikistan, joined hands with the world-acclaimed JAIN Group to develop a once-in-a-lifetime experience for budding physicians. This alliance throws open gates for students across the globe, especially Indians, enabling them to pursue MBBS abroad with world-class professors, state-of-the-art facilities, and an internationally accredited curriculum.

Tajikistan, being one of the educationally rich and fast-developing medical education communities in the country, is emerging as an MBBS abroad top country for aspirants seeking cost-efficient and superior education. With the academic leadership of JAIN Group, KSMU stands on the brink of becoming the top college to pursue MBBS in abroad with a comprehensive and internationally competitive medical program.

Why Tajikistan is the New Hotspot for MBBS Aspirants?

Over the past few years, MBBS in abroad for Indian students has become a very popular trend because of affordability, sophisticated clinical training, and global career opportunities. Of the numerous destinations, Tajikistan is particularly noted for its strong focus on applied medical education, high-tech hospitals, and a friendly campus environment.

With KSMU at the helm, Tajikistan has emerged as a sought-after destination for medical students. This university, now further bolstered by its partnership with the JAIN Group, guarantees that students enjoy world-class education coupled with the experience of abroad MBBS admission to a fast-paced and internationally networked academic environment. For Indian students interested in pursuing MBBS abroad, this partnership presents once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to be exposed to international experience, hands-on clinical training, and rigorous academic training.

KSMU & JAIN Group: A Strategic Partnership for a Brighter Tomorrow

The alliance between KSMU and JAIN Group is not merely an academic partnership–it is a pledge to create future-ready medical professionals. JAIN Group, a pioneer in higher education, brings its tradition of academic excellence and international standards of education to KSMU.

Students joining this study MBBS abroad program will gain from:

* Progressive Medical Curriculum – Focused on achieving worldwide medical education standards to facilitate easy integration into international medical practice.

* Highly Qualified Staff – A blend of internationally trained teachers and active physicians, offering students a mix of theoretical foundations and practical experience.

* Clinical Practice in Top Hospitals – Students will gain practical training in among the top hospitals, making them highly competent professionals on graduation.

* Affordability of Education – One of the main issues for Indian students is that education has to be affordable. With MBBS abroad for Indian students costs greatly reduced at KSMU compared to private Indian medical colleges, this course turns out to be a perfect pick.

* hassle-free Admission Procedure – The tie-up guarantees an organized and transparent abroad MBBS admission procedure that makes it less complicated for the students to obtain a seat in this highly rated medical course.

An Education Beyond Boundaries

MBBS abroad for Indian students project of study at KSMU is founded upon a vision for the development of globally competent physicians imbued with pragmatic medical skill. The university's curriculum mirrors global standards for medical education so that graduates would be able to have medical professions in any country around the world.

Students at KSMU receive world-class labs, learning modules that can interact with you, and e-health technologies that set them ready for practice in an evolving healthcare landscape. Global focus in the university plus a century-long experience in teaching and mentoring students of JAIN Group result in KSMU becoming the premier abroad college to pursue MBBS among international-minded MBBS enthusiasts. 

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for MBBS Aspirants

This collaboration is more than just an academic partnership–it is a golden opportunity for students to gain access to top-tier medical education at an affordable cost.

The doors to MBBS in abroad for Indian students have never been this wide open. Whether you’re looking for top-notch clinical exposure, globally recognized education, or affordability without compromising on quality, KSMU in Tajikistan, in collaboration with JAIN Group, is the answer.

Medical students all around the globe, particularly from India, now have an opportunity to go for their desired medical profession in an internationally accredited institution that trains them in a prosperous medical career.

The freeze of funding for Fulbright and other scholarships by the US State Department has left thousands of Indian students in the lurch, depriving them of a facility that has long been the gateway to higher education and professional success. Most of these scholars who count on the programs for scholarships now find themselves in the lurch, with some even half-way through their courses.

The freeze is said to be part of a wider federal rethinking of government expenditures through various agencies and departments. But lack of transparency and official instructions has worsened the situation.

Researchers, who rely on these stipends for living costs, are currently rushing to find other sources of funding. Either drastic cuts or outright elimination of financial support means that students are being compelled to draw on their own savings or take temporary help from their host organizations. In light of increasing cost of living and tuition in the US, sustainability is still a big issue.

Academic Disruptions and Financial Struggles

For others, this sudden cutoff in funding is not only a financial disappointment but upsets their academic trajectory and puts their future at stake. This is especially critical for students from financially weaker sections, for whom these scholarships were the sole plausible way of pursuing higher education in the US. In their absence, such overseas dreams about higher education appear doubtful now.

Lack of Communication from Federal Officials

One of the most irritating elements of this crisis is federal officials' failure to provide clear communication. Students and institutions have consistently asked for clarification, to be greeted with silence. This vacuum of information has added to the distress and anxiety experienced by impacted scholars, especially those based in far-flung or economically disadvantaged areas.

Wider Consequences for US-India Academic Relations

In addition to personal difficulties, the withdrawal of scholarship funds may impact US-India academic exchanges beyond the level of individuals. The US has traditionally been a destination of choice for Indian students, enriching its student bodies and economy substantially. Reduction of scholarship funding would result in falling enrollment levels, compromising the diversity and global competitiveness of US universities.

The freeze of funding for Fulbright and other scholarships by the US State Department has left thousands of Indian students in the lurch, depriving them of a facility that has long been the gateway to higher education and professional success. Most of these scholars who count on the programs for scholarships now find themselves in the lurch, with some even half-way through their courses.

The freeze is said to be part of a wider federal rethinking of government expenditures through various agencies and departments. But lack of transparency and official instructions has worsened the situation.

Researchers, who rely on these stipends for living costs, are currently rushing to find other sources of funding. Either drastic cuts or outright elimination of financial support means that students are being compelled to draw on their own savings or take temporary help from their host organizations. In light of increasing cost of living and tuition in the US, sustainability is still a big issue.

Academic Disruptions and Financial Struggles

For others, this sudden cutoff in funding is not only a financial disappointment but upsets their academic trajectory and puts their future at stake. This is especially critical for students from financially weaker sections, for whom these scholarships were the sole plausible way of pursuing higher education in the US. In their absence, such overseas dreams about higher education appear doubtful now.

Lack of Communication from Federal Officials

One of the most irritating elements of this crisis is federal officials' failure to provide clear communication. Students and institutions have consistently asked for clarification, to be greeted with silence. This vacuum of information has added to the distress and anxiety experienced by impacted scholars, especially those based in far-flung or economically disadvantaged areas.

Wider Consequences for US-India Academic Relations

In addition to personal difficulties, the withdrawal of scholarship funds may impact US-India academic exchanges beyond the level of individuals. The US has traditionally been a destination of choice for Indian students, enriching its student bodies and economy substantially. Reduction of scholarship funding would result in falling enrollment levels, compromising the diversity and global competitiveness of US universities.

The detained Indian student to be deported to India is a Green Card holder. Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Washington DC's Georgetown University, had studied at Delhi's Jamia Milia Islamia University previously. Suri's lawyer argues that the action has been taken against him because he happens to have a Palestinian spouse. Gaza and Palestine, indeed, have the most intimate connection with Suri's narrative.

Suri, a past student of Jamia Millia Islamia, was instructing "Majoritarianism and Minority Rights in South Asia" and possessed a PhD in peace and conflict studies from India, according to the Georgetown University website. Masked Department of Homeland Security agents picked up Suri from his Arlington, Virginia residence and informed him his visa was canceled.

Last week, a Columbia University Indian student self-deported to Canada after agents contacted her over her pro-Palestinian activism on campus. Ranjani Srinivasan was in the US on an F-1 student visa. The DHS said Srinivasan was engaged in activities in support of Hamas, a terrorist organization designated by the US.

The move against Srinivasan and Badar Khan Suri forms part of the broader Trump administration effort to stop anti-semitic and pro-radical operations on US university campuses.

WHY IS BADAR KHAN SURI BEING SENT BACK TO INDIA?

Tricia McLaughlin, an Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, stated that Suri had "close associations with a known or suspected terrorist" and was propagating Hamas propaganda within the university.

Hamas has been listed as a terrorist organization in the US.

"Suri was a foreign exchange student at Georgetown University actively propagating Hamas propaganda and inciting antisemitism on social media," McLaughlin shared on X.

Hassan Ahmad, the attorney for Suri, explained in his petition that he was "being punished because of the Palestinian heritage of his wife, and because the government suspects that he and his wife oppose US foreign policy toward Israel", as reported by Politico.

Maphaz Ahmad Yousef is Suri's wife, a native of Gaza turned American citizen. The two married on January 1, 2014, as per a Hindustan Times report. Suri, the Delhiite and former Jamia student, had traveled as a member of an international aid mission to Gaza in 2011 where he first met Yousef, as per the report. She was a translator employed with the aid organization.

"She had this great interest in India, and quizzed me on our country endlessly," Suri had explained to HT in 2018.

Both families had agreed, that their marriage was to be formalized in Gaza in December 2013, but Suri and his family were unable to reach the Palestinian land due to an Egypt crisis.

They eventually wedded in January 2014 in Delhi.

Suri's father-in-law, Ahamed Yousef, was also a former Hamas government deputy foreign minister and afterward became the director of the House of Wisdom Institute (HoW) for conflict resolution, reports the HT.

Ahamed Yousef is popularly referred to as "Hamas's Gate to the West".

Suri and Yousef's son is named Arafat.

"I wished to name my son either Gandhi or Arafat, but ultimately I opted for Arafat," Yousef informed HT.

DHA's Tricia McLaughlin stated in a post on X, "Suri has close associations with a known or suspected terrorist, who is a senior advisor to Hamas."

Most likely, she was referring to Suri's father-in-law.

"The Secretary of State determined on March 15, 2025, that Suri's activities and presence in the United States made him deportable under INA section 237(a)(4)(C)(i)," she continued.

Suri was removed to a center in Virginia and was set to be sent to a detention center in Texas, reports said. An online tracker of immigration detainees, Politico reported, indicated him at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "staging" facility at the Alexandria, Louisiana, airport.

In his recent visit to India, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasized developing academia and cultural exchange between the two countries. Riding on this momentum, the Land of the Long White Cloud has initiated the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) 2025, providing Indian students with a great opportunity to acquire world-class education in one of the most peaceful and sustainable nations in the world.

With 29 scholarships offered to eight of New Zealand's highest-ranked universities, this program highlights New Zealand's dedication to offering Indian students international opportunities. The application process begins today, March 18, 2025, and the deadline for submission is April 30, 2025.

What are the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)?

New Zealand Excellence Awards 2025 is a collaborative program between Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao and eight of the country's top universities. The program awards 29 scholarships to Indian students for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The scholarships vary between NZD 5,000 and NZD 20,000, cutting down on the cost of pursuing higher studies overseas.

Who is eligible?

This scholarship offers Indian students a valuable opportunity to pursue their academic goals in New Zealand, provided they meet the following eligibility criteria:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Applicants must be Indian citizens (not a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia).

Applicants must meet Immigration New Zealand’s student visa requirements.

Applicants must reside in India at the time of application.

Applicants should have an unconditional offer for an eligible course.

How to apply?

Eligible students can apply for the scholarship by following the steps as provided below:

Step 1. Search programs and universities at studywithnewzealand.govt.nz.

Step 2. Apply directly to the university or through approved agents.

Step 3. Apply for a student visa at immigration.govt.nz.

Step 4. Apply for NZEA 2025 by the 30 April 2025 deadline.

Step 5. Select your preferred mode of living.

Step 6. Discover New Zealand life and plan your travels.

Interested students can also click here to apply.

Eligible universities

The NZEA is available for certain 8 universities in the New Zealand, interested students can verify the universities and their specialization as mentioned here:

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) – In the top 1% in the world, AUT stands out for its creative approaches to teaching and close ties to the industry.

University of Auckland – Ranks 65th in the world and excels in sustainability and research.

Lincoln University – Focuses on agriculture, environmental management, and viticulture, with high emphasis on sustainability.

Massey University – Provides courses at three locations, with a focus on agriculture, design, and veterinary science.

University of Waikato – Renowned for its forward-thinking education and triple-crown accredited management school.

University of Otago – New Zealand's oldest university, with a reputation for research and active student life.

Victoria University of Wellington – Based in the capital city, it is strong in creativity, government, and sustainability studies.

University of Canterbury – Strong in engineering, science, and business, with a focus on practical learning.

Aspirants can click here to view the full scholarship brochure.

One of the strongest features of studying in New Zealand is the possibility of working while studying. Students can work a maximum of 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during breaks. Graduates are also entitled to a post-study work visa for 3 years, which will enable them to acquire valuable international work experience.

The New Zealand minimum wage will rise to NZD 23.50 per hour from April 2025, so that students can be able to sustain themselves economically while pursuing their studies. Besides, New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and rich culture mean it is a fantastic place to live, study, and discover.