Austria Rolls Out Low-Fee STEM Masters to Attract Indian Students

Austria is offering engineering and STEM-focused master’s programmes via its technical universities (TU Wien, TU Graz, TU Leoben) with modest fees and English-taught courses. The new India-Austria pact, via VFS, allows Indian graduates to earn hands-on industry exposure, work while studying, and post-graduation work visas for enhanced mobility.   Read More…

Indian mining industry see opportunities in South Africa

Nitin Agrawal of Oza Holdings highlights South Africa’s easing mining regulations and infrastructure privatization as significant opportunities for Indian businesses. Addressing a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry, Agrawal emphasized the potential for Indian companies to contribute to rail services, mineral beneficiation, and skills transfer, fostering a growing India-South Africa partnership in mining and…

EAM S. Jaishankar, Marco Rubio to meet on the sidelines of UNGA session

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Union Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar are set to meet in New York during the UNGA session. Their discussions are expected to cover trade negotiations and the recent increase in H-1B visa fees implemented by the Trump administration. This meeting occurs alongside significant UN events, including commemorations and…

India urges Saudi Arabia to mind ‘sensitivities’ after Pakistan deal

India expects Saudi Arabia to take into consideration “mutual interests and sensitivities” in the bilateral strategic partnership, the external affairs ministry said on Friday in the context of the mutual defence agreement signed by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that has significant ramifications for regional security. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…

CAG Uses AI/ML to Expose Large-scale Fraud in State Beneficiary Schemes

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) revealed that audits using artificial intelligence and machine learning detected many fraudulent cases in state welfare and beneficiary schemes. Remote auditing tools helped expose misuse of funds and ineligible claims. The CAG plans to expand digital audits nationwide for greater accountability.   Read More…