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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Australia to Germany, UK to US: How much student visas cost in 2025 and what's getting pricier?
Student visa costs across popular destinations have been under intense scrutiny lately, and for good reason. Many aspirants planning to study abroad start budgeting years in advance, but recent surges in visa fees have added a whole new challenge, especially for Indian students. Australia, for instance, now charges a steep student visa application cost of AUD 2,000. This jump is just one part of a broader global trend, with fees rising across the board for international students. What once seemed like a minor cost is now a major consideration, right up there with tuition and living expenses. Whether it's Germany's €12,000 blocked account or the UK's £524 fee, visa costs are varying widely, forcing students to reconsider how much they're willing to invest in their academic journey abroad. Here is a look at what it will cost students to apply for a visa to popular study abroad destinations. Australia - Approx. 1,12,862 INR Australia's new student visa fee structure has set tongues wagging with its AUD 2,000 baseline cost. The increase affects most applicants, though students from Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste enjoy reduced rates. The government's Visa Pricing Estimator helps calculate exact costs, but students should brace themselves for additional expenses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Getting 87¢ Generic Viagra This Month Health Alliance by Friday Plans Learn More Undo The mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover sits on top of the base fee, pushing total costs even higher. UK (United Kingdom) - Approx. 60,733 INR British universities continue to attract Indian students despite the £524 visa fee that applies universally – whether you're applying from Mumbai or Manchester. This flat rate covers the primary applicant, with dependents facing the same charge. The healthcare surcharge adds another layer of expense, calculated based on course duration during the application process. Students can expect to wait between three and eight weeks for processing, depending on their location. Canada - Approx. 48,884 INR Canadian study permits represent excellent value at CAD 150 for new applications or extensions. Students requiring status restoration face a combined CAD 389.75 bill – CAD 239.75 for restoration plus the standard CAD 150 permit fee. This pricing structure keeps Canada competitive in the international education market, particularly when compared to its higher-priced neighbours. New Zealand - Approx. 43,742 INR New Zealand's Fee Paying Student Visa costs NZD 850 but covers study periods up to four years. The visa permits full-time study and part-time work (maximum 20 hours weekly), with full-time work rights during holidays subject to conditions. From 18th August 2025, applications shift to New Zealand's enhanced Immigration Online system. Ireland - Approx. 16,084 INR Ireland's visa fees remain unchanged with €60 for single-entry applications and €100 for multiple-entry permissions. Certain applicants – including family members of Irish citizens and specific nationalities – escape fees altogether. Local embassy and visa centre procedures may introduce additional administrative charges, varying by location. US (United States) - Approx. 15,914 INR America's F and M visa categories maintain their $185 processing fee, making the US one of the more affordable options for Indian students. Academic (F) and vocational (M) programmes fall under this non-petition-based category, with no additional mandatory surcharges. Exchange programme participants under J visas may dodge fees entirely if their programme enjoys official US government sponsorship. However, all fees remain non-refundable regardless of application outcome. Sweden - Approx. 13,432 INR Swedish residence permits for students cost SEK 1,500 for adults, with under-18s paying half at SEK 750. The non-refundable fee has exemptions for scholarship holders from the Swedish Institute, Sida, EU, or Uppsala University's ISP programme. Students must prove full-time admission and arrange health insurance for stays under one year. Germany - Approx. 7,540 INR Germany's modest €75 visa fee might seem attractive, but the devil lurks in the details. Students must demonstrate financial capacity through a blocked account containing €11,904 – enough to cover an entire year's expenses. New rules from September 2024 restrict monthly withdrawals to €992, adding another layer of complexity. Factor in APS certification, extensive documentation, and German-standard health insurance, and costs escalate quickly. France - Approx. 5,026 INR Indian students applying through France's Études en France system benefit from a €50 visa fee – half the €99 charged to non-EEF applicants. The long-stay student visa doubles as a residence permit for courses exceeding six months. French authorities encourage digital document submission to expedite processing at external service centres. Singapore - Approx. 4,027 INR Singapore's Student's Pass carries a S$60 issuance fee, with an optional S$30 Multiple Journey Visa if required. The entirely digital pass system grants access through Singpass or FileSG following biometric enrolment. Students receive an In-Principle Approval letter that serves as their entry visa when needed. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss fame Kashish Kapoor allegedly files theft complaint against housekeeper over missing Rs. 4.5 lakh; Reports
Television actress and reality show star Kashish Kapoor has lodged a shocking complaint of theft against her housekeeper, Sachin Kumar Chaudhary, accusing him of stealing Rs. 4.5 lakh from her residence in Andheri West, Mumbai. The 24-year-old actress, known for her appearances on Bigg Boss 18 and Splitsvilla X5, filed an FIR with the Amboli police on July 9, 2025. Kashish, who hails from Bihar and currently resides in Mumbai, had reportedly stored Rs. 7 lakh in her cupboard on July 6. Upon checking the drawer three days later, she found only Rs. 2.5 lakh remaining, with Rs. 4.5 lakh missing. The theft raised suspicion immediately. According to the complaint, Sachin Kumar Chaudhary had been working as her housekeeper for the past five months, visiting daily between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. When confronted by the actress, he reportedly appeared visibly nervous and, in a bizarre turn, threw Rs. 50,000 into her home before fleeing the scene. Kashish confirmed in her FIR that she had not shared the location of the cash with anyone else, and the only person with access to her apartment during those hours was Chaudhary. The missing cash and Sachin's sudden disappearance have added weight to the allegations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Men Are Raving About These 87¢ ED Meds – Totally Worth It Health Alliance by Friday Plans Learn More Undo The actress told police she believes this was a premeditated act. Authorities have registered a formal complaint and initiated an investigation. A manhunt is currently underway to trace the accused. Kashish Kapoor rose to fame with her stint as a wildcard entry on Bigg Boss 18 and became a household name through Splitsvilla X5 and several television serials. Despite her rising success, this incident has left the young actress shaken, and she now awaits justice in what she describes as a deeply personal betrayal.
The Guardian
27-06-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Smoking, drinking too much and being overweight ‘puts one in 50 adults in England at risk of early death'
One in 50 people aged 16 or older in England is at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found. This 'triple threat' increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases dying as much as 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said. About 1 million people in England are living with that threat, an analysis of the Health Survey for England by the charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) revealed. They are the 2.2% of the population who use tobacco, drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week and are overweight or obese, as judged by having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more. However, 10 million – 22% of the population – exhibit two of the three risky behaviours, Ash found, while 33.9 million (73.6%) have at least one risk factor. Prof Sir Ian Gilmore, the chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance, said: 'It is staggering that as many as one in 50 adults in England are at a much higher risk of dying because of the combination of tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food. 'Smoking, alcohol and excess weight each significantly increase the risk of serious health problems like cancer, heart disease and liver disease. When these risk factors are combined, the danger to people's health is even greater, leading to higher chances of early death and more years in poor health. 'Together they create a toxic combination that can lead to long-term disability and early death.' A lifelong smoking habit reduces someone's life expectancy by about 10 years and grade three obesity – being severely obese with a BMI of more than 40 – does so by a similar amount. The UK's four chief medical officers recommend that no one drinks more than 14 units of alcohol a week. Gilmore, a former president of the Royal College of Physicians, added: 'Although the risks of two or more risk factors are not purely additive, it is likely that smoking, grade three obesity and heavy drinking will reduce life expectancy by at least 20 years.' Ash also found that: 12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke. 5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units. 1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Caroline Cerny, the deputy chief executive of Ash, said: 'The findings are extremely worrying. They provide an insight into the challenges facing the NHS both now and in the future.' The burden of illness in England is rising due to the ageing and growing population and impact of lifestyle-related conditions linked to smoking, drinking and poor diet. Research by the Health Foundation has found that 9 million more people will be living with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, dementia, kidney disease and depression by 2040. Cerny urged Wes Streeting, the health secretary, to include robust measures to improve public health in the government's forthcoming 10-year plan for the NHS. They should include targets to cut smoking, alcohol consumption and overweight, introducing minimum unit pricing of alcohol in England and extending the sugar tax to other unhealthy foods, she said. The Department of Health and Social Care did not comment directly on the findings. A spokesperson said the 10-year health plan, due next Thursday, would shift the NHS from treatment to prevention. Ministers are committed to tackling obesity through a ban on the advertising of junk food on TV before 9pm and a planned new food strategy, they said. They also cited the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, an increase in the public health grant and an extra £310m for treatment of drug and alcohol addiction as evidence of the government's action on public health.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor succeeded in injecting fear in minds of terrorists: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that India 's Operation Sindoor achieved all objectives and succeeded in "injecting fear" in the minds of terrorists . He was addressing a gathering at an event held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex. Singh released a curated collection of 51 speeches by President Droupadi Murmu delivered by her during her second year in office. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why CVS Hides This Cheap 87¢ ED Medication (9 for $7) Health Alliance by Friday Plans Learn More Undo In his address, Singh lauded Murmu and said he considered this book -- 'Wings to Our Hopes, Volume 2' -- a "document for scripting India's future". This volume follows its predecessor in chronicling the evolving discourse on governance, inclusivity and national aspirations, officials said. Live Events Singh in his address also made a reference to Operation Sindoor launched by India in May in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack . Operation Sindoor achieved all objectives, he said. It also succeeded in injecting fear into the minds of terrorists, the defence minister said.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Minor among five nabbed in petrol bomb attack case
Indore: Pardesipura police have arrested five people, including a minor in petrol bomb attack that took place last week in the city. The mastermind behind the incident, Rohit Dhangar, who previously served jail term for murder and is involved in 13 other criminal cases, was also arrested. The incident occurred around 10:30pm on the night of June 13 on Road No. 9 in Pardesipura, where two unidentified individuals riding a numberless motorcycle threw a petrol bomb and a crude explosive device filled with nails and gunpowder near the residence of complainant Lokesh Khopde. An FIR was registered under sections 296, 125, 351(3), and 3(5) of the BNS, and later expanded to include sections 326(G), 61(2) BNS, and relevant provisions of the Explosives Act. A by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Walgreens Hides This Cheap 87¢ Generic Cialis Health Alliance by Friday Plans Undo cting on the directive of senior police officials, ACP Himani Mishra led the investigation. A thorough review of over 100 CCTV footages and technical analysis helped police identify and detain Rohit Dhangar. During questioning, Rohit confessed to planning the attack with his brother Vishal Dhangar, and accomplices Sahil alias Cherry Rajbhar, Lucky alias Guppi Solanki, Jayesh alias Lucky Chawda, and a minor. The group provided motorcycles and guidance to two outside operatives who carried out the attack. Police revealed that the accused attempted to conceal their identities by changing clothes before and after the incident and coordinated their movements from Indore to Dewas bus stand. The vehicle used in the crime, a two-wheeler allegedly gifted to one of the accused as dowry, has been seized. Vishal Dhangar remains absconding, and efforts to trace the source of the explosives are underway. All the arrested individuals have a criminal background and face multiple prior charges. The police have initiated proceedings to open gang history sheets for them and are planning district externment action.
