London-Based Scholar Francesca Orsini Denied Entry into India

London-Based Scholar Francesca Orsini Denied Entry into India

Francesca Orsini, a renowned London-based Hindi scholar and Professor Emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, was denied entry into India and subsequently deported from Delhi airport. According to official sources cited by The Hindu, Orsini—an Italian national—was placed on India’s immigration blacklist in March 2025 for allegedly violating […]

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Stricter US Visa Rules Could Cut Dreams Short for Foreign Students and Journalists

Stricter US Visa Rules Could Cut Dreams Short for Foreign Students and Journalists

WASHINGTON, August 28 — In a move that has stirred uncertainty and concern across academic and media circles, the Trump administration has proposed a rule that could cap the duration of stay for foreign students in the United States at four years — a significant shift from previous policies that allowed them to remain for […]

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