NEW DELHI: Adani Airports Holdings (AAHL) Wednesday said it has raised $750 million via external commercial borrowings from a consortium of international banks. The transaction was led by First Abu Dhabi Bank, Barclays, and Standard Chartered Bank. The company says it will “use the proceeds to refinance existing debt, invest in infrastructure upgrades, and capacity…
Parul University hosts Dr S Jaishankar as chief guest for prestigious international convocation ceremony, addresses global graduates In a momentous celebration of academic excellence, cultural unity, and global education, the Vadodara-based Parul University successfully hosted its special convocation ceremony for foreign national graduates, with Dr S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, gracing…
NEW DELHI: Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) Wednesday said it has raised $750 million via external commercial borrowings (ECB) from a consortium of international banks. The transaction was led by First Abu Dhabi Bank, Barclays PLC, and Standard Chartered Bank. The company says it will “use the proceeds to refinance existing debt, invest in infrastructure…
How visa restrictions and funding threats could harm US higher education. (AI Image) The role of international students in shaping the academic and economic success of the United States cannot be overstated. These students not only contribute billions to the US economy but also infuse its classrooms, laboratories, and communities with a diversity of perspectives…
Why targeting international students may backfire on the US economy and trade. President Donald Trump’s administration has launched a sweeping effort to curb the presence of international students in the United States, targeting institutions like Harvard University and pausing the issuance of key student visas. While framed as a national security move, this aggressive stance…
The United States is the undisputed leader of global academia, confronting a moment of reckoning. A convergence of volatile visa policies, tightening immigration laws, and surging costs has cast doubt over its long-standing appeal among international students. Recent moves, most notably the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s certification to host foreign students, have…
Disrupted by Politics, Redirected by Opportunity: The New Global Map of Higher Education The ongoing legal battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration has reignited debate over the role of international students in U.S. higher education. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs extended a court order barring federal authorities from blocking Harvard’s enrollment of foreign…
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to ban Harvard’s international students In a significant legal decision with national implications, US District Judge Allison D. Burroughs has extended an order that blocks the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s certification to host international students. This ruling preserves the university’s ability to enrol foreign nationals and provides…
The Trump administration has given Harvard University 30 days to provide evidence justifying its enrolment of international students. This follows a previous threat to bar Harvard from enrolling international students. The matter is currently in the Boston court, with Harvard seeking an extension. Experts suggest this could be the beginning of similar actions against other…
Decline in international student enrolments threatens US higher education Recent analysis of data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) has raised alarm bells regarding international student enrolments in the US for the 2024/25 academic year. According to the data, enrolments have dropped by 11% from March 2024 to March 2025, resulting in…