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Ellie Aghayeva, an international student of Columbia University, was arrested by the ICE officers from the university campus Thursday morning. Department of Homeland Security officers entered the residential building of the university campus at 6.30am, the university authorities said adding that the officer lied to gain entry to the dorm. They said they were looking…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed shock over the deadly school shooting in Canada that claimed 10 lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply shocked by the horrendous shooting in Canada. I extend my heartfelt condolences to…
Columbia sees drop in international student interest as visa scrutiny and perceptions shift Columbia University is preparing for a possible decline in international enrollment next year after early admissions data showed fewer applications from overseas, Acting University President Claire Shipman told the University Senate on Oct. 24, according to the Columbia Daily Spectator. The shift…
When the United States tightened visa regulations last spring, international students at Columbia University faced unprecedented uncertainty. Thousands of visas were revoked under the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on the conduct of foreign students. On campus, the presence of plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents created a palpable sense of unease, leaving students and…
