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Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
KTR assures support for Indian students in US
Hyderabad: Assuring Indian students studying in the United States that the BRS would stand by those facing difficulties for various reasons, BRS working president KT Rama Rao stated that many students travel to the US for higher education with great hopes. If they unknowingly make mistakes due to a lack of awareness, the BRS' US wing would work to provide the necessary legal assistance. He acknowledged the emotional toll experienced when students are forced to return under such circumstances, affecting not just the individuals themselves but also their families. Therefore, a decision was made to support them, he said. KTR also advised that students must understand US laws, societal changes, and adapt accordingly. Every student should be well-informed about local laws and social dynamics. He also interacted with students at the University of Texas at Dallas on Monday and responded to several questions posed by them. He emphasised that pursuing education in the US involves significant effort and financial investment, but noted that the world is changing rapidly and new opportunities are emerging. He also pointed out that US education has become more accessible to many. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Volks-Treppenlift in Baden-württemberg: So kosten Treppenlifte fast nichts Treppenlift-Vergleich Mehr erfahren Undo KTR urged students to focus not only on ranks and grades, but also on broader life goals. He remarked that life passes quickly and that one should strive to realise their dreams and aspirations within this short span. Even in the face of obstacles or detractors, he encouraged students to move forward with dedication. He stressed that students should not aim solely for employment, but aspire to bring about positive change in society and the world. KTR highlighted the pace of global innovation and underscored the importance of India competing in this space. He encouraged Indian students in the US to concentrate on innovation. He cited the life of K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) as proof that dreams can come true when one is willing to take risks. He recalled how KCR, at an age considered young in politics (early 40s), gave up official positions to fight for the creation of Telangana. Though many ridiculed him at the time, after 14 years of determined struggle, he succeeded in achieving statehood, earning respect from across society. The former minister answered several questions from students and encouraged them to return to India after completing their studies to start their own ventures. Despite numerous challenges, he reminded them that India is full of opportunities. He expressed concern over the ongoing brain drain and urged Indian youth abroad to contribute to the development of India and Telangana.
India Gazette
03-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
"Legal support will be provided to Telugu students facing difficulties in US": BRS Working President KTR
Texas [USA], June 3 (ANI): BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR), on Tuesday (local time) met students at the University of Texas at Dallas and stated that the party would stand by Indian students in the US who are facing difficulties for various reasons. According to a release, KTR emphasised that many students come to the U.S. for higher education with great hopes. If they unknowingly make mistakes due to a lack of awareness, BRS's U.S. wing would work to provide the necessary legal assistance. He acknowledged the emotional toll when students have to return due to such situations, affecting not just them but their families too. Hence, he said, a decision was made to support them. KTR also advised that students must understand U.S. laws and societal changes and adapt accordingly. 'Every student should be aware of local laws and social dynamics,' he said, as per the release. The BRS Working President said that going to the U.S. and studying there involves significant effort and expense, but the world is changing rapidly, and many opportunities are now available. He pointed out that U.S. education has become more accessible to many. KTR urged students to focus not just on ranks and grades but on life goals. He noted that life passes by quickly, and one should strive to fulfil dreams and aspirations within this short span. KT Rama Rao highlighted that innovation is happening globally, and India must compete with other countries in this domain. He encouraged Indian students studying in U.S. institutions to focus on innovations. He cited KCR's life as proof that dreams come true when one takes risks. He mentioned how KCR, at an age considered young in politics (early 40s), gave up positions to fight for the creation of Telangana. 'Many ridiculed him at the time, but after 14 years of persistent struggle, he succeeded in achieving statehood, earning praise from all sections of society,' KTR said, as per the release. KTR answered several student queries and encouraged them to return to India after their studies and start their own companies. Despite numerous challenges, he reminded them that India has plenty of opportunities. He expressed concern over brain drain and urged Indian youth abroad to contribute to the development of India and Telangana. (ANI)
India Today
03-06-2025
- General
- India Today
BRS will offer legal aid to Indian students in US, says KTR
Amid the Trump administration's crackdown on foreign students, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Tuesday pledged support to Indian students, including Telugu students, in the US, stating that the party would set up a legal assistance cell to help them during these challenging times. KTR, who was interacting with Telugu students at the University of Texas at Dallas, also advised that students must understand the US laws and societal changes and adapt made the commitment as international students, including those from India, are facing heightened scrutiny in the US.A series of advisories has been issued by the US government and universities for these students, asking them to avoid actions that could jeopardise their visa status as recorded in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). KTR emphasised that many students come to the US for higher education with great hopes, and if they unknowingly make mistakes due to a lack of awareness, BRS' US wing would work to provide the necessary legal assistance, according to a post on the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party, formerly known as TRS, official X acknowledged the emotional toll on students who have to return due to such situations, affecting not just them but their families too. Hence, he said, a decision was made to support also advised that students must understand US laws and societal changes and adapt accordingly. Every student should be aware of local laws and social dynamics, according to the BRS leader also urged students to focus not just on ranks and grades but on life ALSO URGES STUDENTS IN US TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA"Student should strive to fulfil dreams and aspirations within this short span," said KTR, the son of ex-Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao."Students should not aim only for jobs but work towards bringing positive change in society and the world," he highlighted that innovation is happening globally, and India must compete with other countries in this domain. He encouraged Indian students studying in US institutions to focus on also urged students to complete their higher education in the US and establish companies in also expressed concern over brain drain and urged Indian youths abroad to contribute to the development of India and to his father's political journey, Rama Rao emphasised to students that meaningful change demands courage and the interaction, he mentioned how KCR, in his early 40s, resigned from all his posts, to realise the dream of Telangana state."Many ridiculed him at the time, but after 14 years of persistent struggle, he succeeded in achieving statehood, earning praise from all sections of society," he Watch
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
KTR promises legal support to Telugu students in U.S.
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao promised to offer legal assistance to Indian students facing difficulties in the US for various reasons. Noting that many students come to the U.S. for higher education with great hopes but often make mistakes due to a lack of awareness, he said that the party would set up a U.S. legal cell to provide necessary assistance. During his visit to the U.S., KTR interacted with students studying at the University of Texas at Dallas, responding to several questions raised by them. He stressed the need for students to be aware of local laws and social structure, advising them to understand U.S. laws and societal norms and adapt accordingly. KTR urged students to focus not just on academic ranks and grades but also on life goals, emphasising that life passes by quickly. 'Even if there are obstacles or people trying to pull you back, one needs to move forward with commitment. Students should not aim only for jobs but work towards bringing positive change in society and the world,' he said. Highlighting the importance of innovation, KTR encouraged Indian students studying in U.S. institutions to focus on innovative ideas. He suggested to draw inspiration from former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, who fought for the creation of Telangana despite facing ridicule and challenges. KTR also encouraged students to return to India after their studies and start their own companies, reminding them that India offers plenty of opportunities.
Mint
30-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Chinese Students Ditch US Plans as Trump Vows Crackdown on Visas
The Trump administration's move to revoke visas for Chinese students is upending Anqi Dong's dream of a US education even before it starts. The 30-year-old Shanghai lawyer, who applied to a PhD program at the University of Texas at Dallas in January, is abandoning her plans, saying bad news for foreign students seems to be piling up by the day. 'Everything is looking just too uncertain right now in America,' she said. 'I'm now considering programs in Finland and Norway, which I never actually thought about before. These are rich and stable places.' Chinese students have found themselves at the sharp end of the Trump administration's push for greater scrutiny of foreigners at American universities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday their visas would be 'aggressively' revoked, including for students with connections to the Communist Party or studying in critical fields. Future applications from China and Hong Kong will also face heightened scrutiny, he said. Taking action against people with links to the Communist Party casts a wide net, given the role it plays in the lives of Chinese people and institutions, including universities. While just under 100 million people are party members, its reach is so pervasive that the number of those who can be said to have ties with it runs into multiples of that figure. The moves are forcing Chinese students to seek alternatives, even as some education consultants urge patience in case the US policy shifts. Zhou Huiying, founder of Shanghai-based consultancy Lideyouwei Education Technology, said at least 30% of her clients have either canceled plans to study in the US or are applying to schools in places like Australia, the UK and Singapore as back ups. She believes that ratio may increase to about 50% if the Trump administration announces new restrictions on Chinese students. Typically, families that target America for higher education would only focus on US colleges and rarely look at universities in other nations, Zhou said, but now many are having second thoughts. 'The policies have been very capricious and really got on clients' nerves,' Zhou said. 'Some families, where the parents are Communist Party members working for the government, are pretty concerned and now abandoning the US as an option.' The visa restrictions extend a broader crackdown underway since President Trump returned to the White House. He's pledged to ban international students at Harvard University, escalating his campaign to force changes at the elite institution. Earlier this week, Rubio ordered US embassies worldwide to stop scheduling interviews for foreign student visas. For now, the situation is chaotic for students. While some education advisers suggest looking to other countries, others say ride out the bluster, others still have differing views on just how broad the crackdown will be. But just about all agree that there's a greater threat than before as tensions mount between the two nations in Trump's second term. Fangzhou Jiang, a Chinese student at Harvard Kennedy School and co-founder of college consulting company Crimson Education, said he is trying his best to remain optimistic. He said that after receiving the Harvard news last week, he has been mentally preparing for the worst. With one more semester left in his program, he has decided to keep his lease and not make any rash decisions. At Harvard, Jiang has been a model student — serving as a the Vice President of the Kennedy School Student Government. Still, he knows he has to be cautious. 'I'm still cautious because number one, I tick both boxes at the moment, right? Both Chinese and Harvard,' he said. 'I've got some big targets on my back. So I don't want to be blindly optimistic.' Trump has been throwing up successive roadblocks for Chinese students since he was elected the first time. His administration announced in 2020 that the Confucius Institute US Center, a program funded by the Chinese government that's dedicated to teaching Chinese language and culture in the US, had to register as a 'foreign mission.' That made it subject to administrative requirements similar to those for embassies and consulates. Later that year, the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students and researchers were revoked. Some students are sticking with their US study plans, betting that Trump will eventually change course, said Dennis Huang, co-founder of Dream Education, which provides high-end overseas education services. 'Most of my clients are growing increasingly insusceptible toward the ever-changing policies and people are mentally prepared for the potential hiccups,' Huang said. 'It's not Trump's first presidential tenure and people have grown used to his fickle style.' Brian Wang, founder and chief executive officer of Blueprint, a global admissions consulting firm in Shanghai, thinks the restrictions will be limited to a subset of students who are targeted based on 'perceived political leanings,' or due to their links to sensitive academic subjects. Students already in the US should be 'vigilant about their behavior, including posts on social media,' he said. The number of Chinese students in the US declined 4% last year to about 277,000 amid increased tension between the two nations. Yet Chinese students are still the second-largest international group, trailing only India. In the 2023-2024 year, India and China accounted for about half of the 1.1 million global students in the country, according to the Institute of International Education. Dong, the Shanghai lawyer, doesn't expect to be joining those ranks anytime soon. The visa woes 'impact not only school life, but also plans for after graduation,' she said. 'It is highly likely that new rules would also negatively affect potential jobs.' With assistance from Allen Wan, Diana Li and Gabrielle Ng. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
