RESCUE OF INDIA STUDENTS
Uproar in Kerala assembly: UDF accuses SFI of violent activities, CM defends it
The Kerala assembly experienced a heated exchange on Thursday as the opposition Congress accused the Students Federation of India (SFI) of engaging in criminal activities on state campuses. In response, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended the student outfit while alleging atrocities by the Congress-backed Kerala Students Union (KSU).
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in northeast kill at least 16 people
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks in India's northeast, displacing more than 300,000 from their submerged homes, authorities said on Tuesday.
Indian student was on video call with family moments before drowning in Russia
Jishan Ashpak Pinjari and his sister drowned in the Volkhov river in Russia while on a video call with their family, turning a leisurely walk into tragedy.
Cyclone Remal: Depression to weaken over eastern Assam
The India Meteorological Department has forecasted Cyclone Remal to weaken into a low-pressure area over eastern Assam by Tuesday evening. The cyclone wreaked havoc in various districts, leading to at least 15 deaths, several injuries, infrastructure damage, and disruptions like road closures and fallen trees. Rescue and response teams are actively working to address the aftermath of the storm.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai speaks on phone to Chhattisgarh students in Kyrgyzstan, assures all help
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has assured students from Chhattisgarh studying in Kyrgyzstan of all possible assistance and safe return to India following incidents of violence in the country. As many as 15,000 Indian students, including 70 from Chhattisgarh, are pursuing medical and other courses in Kyrgyzstan. The Chief Minister spoke to some students and enquired about their well-being, urging them to take care. He informed them that the Indian government is in touch with Kyrgyzstan authorities and asked them to contact the Chhattisgarh government for assistance.
India seen as 'friendly, fair' as well as 'firm, fiery' nation that cares for its people: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described India as both "friendly and fair" and "firm and fiery," emphasizing its commitment to citizen welfare and crisis management. Addressing students at Delhi University's Hansraj College, he underscored India's rescue efforts from conflict zones like Ukraine, emphasizing youth's pivotal role in shaping India's future.
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Kotak crackdown: The 'Regulatory Bank of India' is taking no chances
Kotak Mahindra Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is cracking down on regulatory compliance in the banking industry, issuing strict penalties for non-compliance. Recent actions, including barring Kotak Mahindra Bank from new customer sign-ups, highlight the RBI's serious approach to enforcing regulations. The central bank's tougher stance aims to improve governance and transparency in the financial sector, despite potential impacts on growth and capital costs. The RBI's increased vigilance follows high-profile banking collapses and aims to prevent systemic risks while promoting a more robust and transparent financial system.
Diaspora body urges US govt, universities and student organisations to work towards addressing the spike in deaths of Indian-origin students
The causes of these incidents range from suspicious shootings or kidnappings to environmental deaths from ignorance of safety precautions (such as hypothermia or carbon monoxide poisoning), mental health problems leading to suicides, and even suspicious accidents leading to violent crimes, according to an analysis of the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS).
Renaming places will harm India & China relations, says Rajnath Singh
The country can never forget the role of the people of Arunachal Pradesh. "It was due to the initiative of Prime minister Narendra Modi that Qatar had earlier released all eight former Indian Navy personnel from its custody. Even in the Russia-Ukraine war, Modiji talked to the presidents of the two countries as well as USA and India and rescued 22,500 Indian students," Rajnath Singh said.
JNU clash video: Several students injured in ABVP, Left-backed groups clash with sticks at Jawaharlal Nehru University
The violence occurred in the university's School of Languages building late on Thursday night. Students from both Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-backed groups have filed police complaints against each other. The complaints were registered at Vasant Kunj North police station. A university official said some students have been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.
93-year-old Samarkand university in Uzbekistan sees rise in MBBS aspirants from India as war closes Ukraine door
Even though the duration of MBBS is six years in Uzbekistan, unlike five and a half years in India, teaching and learning in English, a peaceful atmosphere, affordable fees and practical exposure are the reasons that attract students to the new destination.
One Nepali student taken hostage by Hamas, says Foreign Minister Saud
A Nepali student who went missing after a farm in Israel was attacked by Hamas has been taken hostage by the militant group, according to the Nepal government. Ten Nepali students were killed in the attack, with six rescued and one student still missing. The government has requested assistance from international organizations to locate the missing student. The Nepalese ambassador to Israel is working with the Israeli government to repatriate the bodies of the deceased students.
Akshay Kumar charms IIT-ISM students in a virtual interaction session
Bollywood's Khiladi held a virtual interaction with students and faculty members of IIT-Indian School of Mines in Dhanbad on his upcoming movie 'Mission Raniganj -- The Great Bharat Rescue'.
Woman dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur
Heavy rains in Nagpur city resulted in flooding, with over 400 people, including 70 students from a school for the speech and hearing-impaired, being rescued. An elderly woman lost her life in the downpour. The weather department has issued an orange alert for the next 24 hours, and schools and colleges have been closed as a precautionary measure.
Why are education loans growing in popularity in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities despite inflation?
According to data from the Reserve Bank of India, the outstanding portfolio under education loans experienced a remarkable 17% growth in the fiscal year 2022-23, amounting to an increase of approximately Rs 14,000 crore within a single year. This substantial expansion illustrates that post-pandemic, many individuals aspired to pursue higher education abroad, and education loans emerged as the most accessible and viable choice for them.
Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they come to rescue Nifty once again?
A large number of times whenever there had been a correction in the nifty, especially due to any specific sector like IT stocks coming under pressure it was financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help the nifty recover. In this phase of correction, some financial services sector stocks are also under pressure, though not very high. Will they be again coming to rescue of nifty or not ? We take a look at what analysts are saying for all the financial service stocks which are part of the Nifty financial services index.
Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they come to rescue Nifty in this phase of correction?
In the last many months when IT stocks came under pressure it was financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help the nifty recover. But in the last week, while the financial services part of the index has done well, some pressure was seen on the banking side of the index. We take a look at what analysts are saying for all the financial service stocks which are part of the Nifty financial services index.
Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they come to rescue Nifty in this phase of correction?
In the last many months when IT stocks came under pressure it was financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help the nifty recover. But in the last week, while the financial services part of the index has done well, some pressure was seen on the banking side of the index. We take a look at what analysts are saying for all the financial service stocks which are part of the Nifty financial services index.
Mumbai rains: Crocodile rescued from a chawl, python found on 13th floor of a building
Mumbai rains: Wildlife experts say that the reptile might have been displaced from its natural habitat due to heavy rains
Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they come to rescue Nifty when IT stocks bring pressure?
In the last many months when IT stocks came under pressure it was financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help the nifty recover. On days when global markets are under pressure and the nifty is showing signs of out performance. A number of times this up move is led by financial service and bank stocks. We take a look at what analysts are saying for all the financial service stocks which are part of the Nifty financial services index.
9 dead as incessant rains pound Punjab, Haryana; Army called for rescue operations
Heavy rains have hit the Indian states of Haryana and Punjab for the third day causing flooding in many areas. Nine people have died in rain-related incidents. Schools in Punjab are closed until 13 July while schools in Haryana will be closed till Wednesday. The Army and National Disaster Response Force have been assisting with rescue and relief operations.
Rain fury: Army rescues 900 students in a rescue operation in Punjab and Haryana
The Indian Army has rescued 910 students and 50 others from a private university in Punjab that was severely flooded in heavy rainfall. Flood relief columns of the Army's Western Command were sent in to assist with the civil administration’s rescue efforts in Rupnagar, Mohali, and Panchkula, while engineers focused on preventing the breach of a canal and repairing an embankment to avoid further flooding.
Mountaineer Piyali Basak from West Bengal stuck on Nepal's Mount Makalu, sherpa rescued
Piyali Basak, a Bengali mountaineer, is reportedly stuck on Mount Makalu (8,481m), the fifth-highest peak in the world. Basak has been stuck above Camp IV, while her two guides and Ngangwa sherpa were rescued.
Manipur violence: Assam Rifles rescues 96 people in air evacuation Ops from India-Myanmar border
The Assam Rifles on Monday rescued 96 people stranded in violence-hit Manipur near the India-Myanmar border in an air evacuation operation.
Sikkim: BRO to the rescue of rain-hit tourists
Post the final exams of students for the academic session; it is the tourist season in the state of Sikkim. Tourists from across the country are visiting Sikkim to visit attractions like Nathu La Pass, Harbhajan Baba Mandir, Zuluk, Gurudongmar Lake and Valley of Flowers.
How a 24-year-old pilot from Kolkata rescued 800 Indian students stranded in Ukraine
Chaktraborty was also part of emergency operation 'Vande Bharat'.
Students rescued from Ukraine's Sumy to land today
More than 18,000 Indians were safely evacuated in a week. Most students stuck in Sumy were from the Medical Institute of Sumy State University and travelled to Poltava on Tuesday after a 13-day wait. The evacuation from Sumy happened after a series of diplomatic talks and strategic execution of a plan.
Indian students in Ukraine in fear as Russian invasion grows
Thousands of Indians studying in Ukraine have suddenly found themselves in the midst of the war after Russia invaded the country last week, with many hunkered inside bunkers and fearful of what lies ahead.
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