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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Germany, Russia and...Uzbekistan? Indian students look to new countries as global education landscape changes
More Indian students are heading to countries like Germany, Russia and Uzbekistan as they look beyond traditional choices. According to India's Bureau of Immigration, nearly 760,000 Indian students went abroad for higher education in 2024 — part of a larger trend that reflects the growing number of Indians in their 20s and changing policies across popular destinations. ET Online Traditional destinations see a dip The US remains the top destination, according to an ApplyBoard study. Last year, 204,000 Indian students declared the US as their study destination — more than any other country — although this was a 13% drop compared to 2023. The UK, Canada and Australia also saw fewer Indian students in 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox In Canada, caps on new study permits led to an 8% drop in Indian study permit holders to 393,000. The UK experienced a 4% decrease after new restrictions on bringing family members were introduced. Australia, meanwhile, hosted 139,000 Indian students — up 11% — although policies like higher visa fees and stricter language requirements may discourage some future applicants. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) ET Online Live Events You Might Also Like: New visa rules in US, UK: How Indian families can still get visa for their kids' overseas education Germany, Russia and Uzbekistan gain popularity While traditional countries face headwinds, Germany, Russia and Uzbekistan have seen steady growth. According to the report, nearly 35,000 Indian students declared Germany as their destination in 2024 — almost twice the number who chose Germany in 2019. Indian students appreciate Germany's affordable programs and qualifications that are recognized globally. Russia also attracted more Indian students. About 31,400 Indian students went to Russia in 2024 — nearly double the numbers from 2019. Popular medical degrees and affordable tuition help draw students to Russia, which has continued to grow as a preferred destination. Uzbekistan, one of the most surprising additions to this list, is becoming an emerging choice. Just 300 Indian students went to Uzbekistan in 2019. That number rose to almost 10,000 students in 2024. Many Indian students opt for Uzbekistan because of its English-taught programs and affordable medical degrees. Students looking for value and opportunity You Might Also Like: Looking to study abroad? These are the world's best universities in 2025 As policy and economic changes shape traditional destinations, Indian students continue to explore new options. They are looking for good-quality programs that offer recognized degrees at a competitive cost. Recent trends show that as top Anglophone countries introduce stricter policies, Indian students are widening their options to include destinations like Germany, Russia and Uzbekistan. With these shifts, Indian students will likely continue to diversify their choices. Established destinations will need to adjust policies if they want to remain competitive for this large and dynamic group of international students . You Might Also Like: Student's study abroad dream in 2025: A permanent crackdown or just another cycle?
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Continental Reinsurance Group announces key leadership transitions across the group and Nigeria entity
Continental Reinsurance Group is pleased to announce several key leadership changes that reflect the company's continued evolution into a pan-African holding structure and its commitment to robust governance and strategic growth. Group-Level Appointments Mr. Lawrence Nazare has been appointed Group Managing Director of Continental Reinsurance Holdings, headquartered in Botswana. His transition follows the completion of his tenure as Managing Director/CEO of Continental Reinsurance Plc, Nigeria, in December 2024. In this new capacity, Mr. Nazare will oversee the Group's pan-African operations and long-term strategic direction. Joining him on the Board of Continental Reinsurance Holdings are two distinguished Non-Executive Directors: Mr. Paul Kokoricha, former Chairman of Continental Reinsurance Plc, now appointed Chairman of the Board at Group level Mr. Steve Iwenjora, formerly a Non-Executive Director at Continental Reinsurance Plc, who has now been appointed a Non-Executive Director at Group level These appointments reinforce the Group's leadership as it executes the next phase of regional integration and strategic oversight. Reflecting on his transition to the Group Board, Mr. Kokoricha said: 'It has been an honour to serve as Chairman of Continental Reinsurance Plc, Nigeria, where we achieved significant milestones in growth and governance. As we now pivot to a consolidated Group structure, I am excited to continue supporting the company at this higher level—working with the leadership team to sustain our pan-African momentum and long-term ambition.' Mr. Nazare added: 'It's been a privilege to lead our Nigeria business and support the broader Group's evolution. As I now focus fully on the Group-level role, I remain committed to driving Continental Re's strategic vision across Africa.' Nigeria Entity: New CEO and Board Members at Continental Reinsurance Plc To lead the Nigeria entity in charge of Anglophone West Africa operations, Dr. Fatai Kayode Lawal has been appointed Managing Director/CEO of Continental Reinsurance Plc, Nigeria effective April 2025. Dr. Fatai Kayode Lawal brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He holds a (Hons) in Insurance from the University of Lagos, an MBA from the same institution, and a Doctorate in Management (Leadership and Organizational management) from the University of Phoenix, AZ. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London & Nigeria (FCII, FIIN). He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Directors. Dr. Lawal's impressive career includes his most recent position as Managing Director/Chief Executive of Sterling Assurance Nigeria Ltd. from January 2007 to December 2023, where he successfully integrated three merging companies and significantly grew sales. Prior to this, he served as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Universe Reinsurance Co. Limited, where he improved profitability and expanded markets. His earlier career also includes a leadership role at Refuge Insurance Company Limited and a pioneering management role at Continental Reinsurance Co. Ltd. Dr. Lawal has a proven track record in leadership, strategic development, market expansion, and team building. Strengthening the Nigeria Board The Nigeria entity also welcomes three new Non-Executive Directors, whose appointments have received regulatory clearance from the National Insurance Commission: Mr. Segun Adebanji – Chairman of the Board, Non-Executive Director Mr. Adebanji is a veteran finance professional and Fellow of both the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. His international career includes leadership positions within UAC, Unilever, Nigerian Breweries, and Heineken, with postings in South Africa, Ghana, Namibia, and the Netherlands. He currently chairs Fidson Healthcare Plc and Filmhouse Group Ltd. Mrs. Funmilayo Omokhodion – Non-Executive Director A Chartered Insurer with 36 years of experience in reinsurance, Mrs. Omokhodion rose through the ranks at Africa Re, serving as Regional Director for West Africa and in other senior roles. She holds a BA in English and Linguistics and an Executive MBA in Insurance, and is a member of the Council of the Africa Reinsurance Foundation. Mrs. Eno Atoyebi, CFA – Non-Executive Director With over 25 years in investment management, Mrs. Atoyebi is a Chartered Financial Analyst and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. She is currently the Managing Director of ValuAlliance Asset Management and oversees strategy for two mutual funds. Her earlier experience includes senior roles at Afrinvest and ExxonMobil. These appointments coincide with Continental Re's 40th anniversary, a milestone that reflects the Group's enduring legacy, resilience, and readiness for the future. With a strong leadership team in place across both Group and operational levels, Continental Reinsurance is well-positioned to deepen its impact across Africa's reinsurance landscape.
The Advertiser
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
How Australia's 'no-worries' approach has led our nation's defence astray
With the precision of a barrister and the venom of a politician betrayed, Malcolm Turnbull has torpedoed the credulous heart of Australia's multibillion-dollar AUKUS evangelism, raising the question: are we the only true believers? If the answer turns out to be yes, and we may know soon, the unhealthy consensus between our two major parties will have been exposed as the most naive conflation of our security interests with those of another country since Iraq, or even Vietnam. "The UK is conducting a review of AUKUS" the former Liberal prime minister tweeted. "The US DoD [dept of defence] is conducting a review of AUKUS. But Australia, which has the most at stake, has no review. Our Parliament to date has been the least curious and least informed. Time to wake up?" Maybe. We don't really do introspection and we're not much inclined towards looking backwards, either. To its credit, the UK allowed seven years for its Chilcot inquiry into Britain's disastrous enthusiasm for the Iraq invasion. It found that non-military options had been deliberately overlooked, that Saddam Hussein did not have weapons of mass destruction, and that the UK had too willingly agreed with America in sexing up intelligence. An easily beguiled Australia was along for the ride, unlawful and unethical as it all was. Yet an Australian equivalent of the Chilcot process was never embarked on in the years after. Lessons went unlearned. When it was unveiled in September 2021, AUKUS quickly became the new big thing - one of those binary faith questions in mainstream politics and most media. There were only two types: believers and apostates. The tripartite Anglophone deal for nuclear subs came as a rude shock to the French who had been contracted (by the Turnbull government) to build our next generation of conventionally powered submarines. The costs were gargantuan but the long-term punt on unfailing US delivery was far greater because it relied on future administrations and unknowable security challenges in the decades ahead. Change of president? No worries. Everybody in Washington is onboard, the story went. Now, with Anthony Albanese on his way to the Americas for a possible first-ever meeting with Donald Trump, AUKUS is suddenly under active review to assess its consistency with Trump's populist rubric, "America First". Few really know where Trump stands or if he has ever thought about AUKUS. What is clear is that the president's acolytes are fuming about Australian sanctions on far-right members of Netanyahu's cabinet and are looking askance at Albanese's recent statements affirming Australia's exclusive right to set levels of defence spending. Then there's the whole trade/tariff argument. READ MORE: These eddies will make for trickier conditions than Albanese might have imagined only days ago. Might it even see a bilateral meeting delayed or downgraded as a rebuke to Australia? With friends like Trump, literally anything is possible. Which, by the way, is why blind faith in AUKUS has always been disreputable. With the precision of a barrister and the venom of a politician betrayed, Malcolm Turnbull has torpedoed the credulous heart of Australia's multibillion-dollar AUKUS evangelism, raising the question: are we the only true believers? If the answer turns out to be yes, and we may know soon, the unhealthy consensus between our two major parties will have been exposed as the most naive conflation of our security interests with those of another country since Iraq, or even Vietnam. "The UK is conducting a review of AUKUS" the former Liberal prime minister tweeted. "The US DoD [dept of defence] is conducting a review of AUKUS. But Australia, which has the most at stake, has no review. Our Parliament to date has been the least curious and least informed. Time to wake up?" Maybe. We don't really do introspection and we're not much inclined towards looking backwards, either. To its credit, the UK allowed seven years for its Chilcot inquiry into Britain's disastrous enthusiasm for the Iraq invasion. It found that non-military options had been deliberately overlooked, that Saddam Hussein did not have weapons of mass destruction, and that the UK had too willingly agreed with America in sexing up intelligence. An easily beguiled Australia was along for the ride, unlawful and unethical as it all was. Yet an Australian equivalent of the Chilcot process was never embarked on in the years after. Lessons went unlearned. When it was unveiled in September 2021, AUKUS quickly became the new big thing - one of those binary faith questions in mainstream politics and most media. There were only two types: believers and apostates. The tripartite Anglophone deal for nuclear subs came as a rude shock to the French who had been contracted (by the Turnbull government) to build our next generation of conventionally powered submarines. The costs were gargantuan but the long-term punt on unfailing US delivery was far greater because it relied on future administrations and unknowable security challenges in the decades ahead. Change of president? No worries. Everybody in Washington is onboard, the story went. Now, with Anthony Albanese on his way to the Americas for a possible first-ever meeting with Donald Trump, AUKUS is suddenly under active review to assess its consistency with Trump's populist rubric, "America First". Few really know where Trump stands or if he has ever thought about AUKUS. What is clear is that the president's acolytes are fuming about Australian sanctions on far-right members of Netanyahu's cabinet and are looking askance at Albanese's recent statements affirming Australia's exclusive right to set levels of defence spending. Then there's the whole trade/tariff argument. READ MORE: These eddies will make for trickier conditions than Albanese might have imagined only days ago. Might it even see a bilateral meeting delayed or downgraded as a rebuke to Australia? With friends like Trump, literally anything is possible. Which, by the way, is why blind faith in AUKUS has always been disreputable. With the precision of a barrister and the venom of a politician betrayed, Malcolm Turnbull has torpedoed the credulous heart of Australia's multibillion-dollar AUKUS evangelism, raising the question: are we the only true believers? If the answer turns out to be yes, and we may know soon, the unhealthy consensus between our two major parties will have been exposed as the most naive conflation of our security interests with those of another country since Iraq, or even Vietnam. "The UK is conducting a review of AUKUS" the former Liberal prime minister tweeted. "The US DoD [dept of defence] is conducting a review of AUKUS. But Australia, which has the most at stake, has no review. Our Parliament to date has been the least curious and least informed. Time to wake up?" Maybe. We don't really do introspection and we're not much inclined towards looking backwards, either. To its credit, the UK allowed seven years for its Chilcot inquiry into Britain's disastrous enthusiasm for the Iraq invasion. It found that non-military options had been deliberately overlooked, that Saddam Hussein did not have weapons of mass destruction, and that the UK had too willingly agreed with America in sexing up intelligence. An easily beguiled Australia was along for the ride, unlawful and unethical as it all was. Yet an Australian equivalent of the Chilcot process was never embarked on in the years after. Lessons went unlearned. When it was unveiled in September 2021, AUKUS quickly became the new big thing - one of those binary faith questions in mainstream politics and most media. There were only two types: believers and apostates. The tripartite Anglophone deal for nuclear subs came as a rude shock to the French who had been contracted (by the Turnbull government) to build our next generation of conventionally powered submarines. The costs were gargantuan but the long-term punt on unfailing US delivery was far greater because it relied on future administrations and unknowable security challenges in the decades ahead. Change of president? No worries. Everybody in Washington is onboard, the story went. Now, with Anthony Albanese on his way to the Americas for a possible first-ever meeting with Donald Trump, AUKUS is suddenly under active review to assess its consistency with Trump's populist rubric, "America First". Few really know where Trump stands or if he has ever thought about AUKUS. What is clear is that the president's acolytes are fuming about Australian sanctions on far-right members of Netanyahu's cabinet and are looking askance at Albanese's recent statements affirming Australia's exclusive right to set levels of defence spending. Then there's the whole trade/tariff argument. READ MORE: These eddies will make for trickier conditions than Albanese might have imagined only days ago. Might it even see a bilateral meeting delayed or downgraded as a rebuke to Australia? With friends like Trump, literally anything is possible. Which, by the way, is why blind faith in AUKUS has always been disreputable. With the precision of a barrister and the venom of a politician betrayed, Malcolm Turnbull has torpedoed the credulous heart of Australia's multibillion-dollar AUKUS evangelism, raising the question: are we the only true believers? If the answer turns out to be yes, and we may know soon, the unhealthy consensus between our two major parties will have been exposed as the most naive conflation of our security interests with those of another country since Iraq, or even Vietnam. "The UK is conducting a review of AUKUS" the former Liberal prime minister tweeted. "The US DoD [dept of defence] is conducting a review of AUKUS. But Australia, which has the most at stake, has no review. Our Parliament to date has been the least curious and least informed. Time to wake up?" Maybe. We don't really do introspection and we're not much inclined towards looking backwards, either. To its credit, the UK allowed seven years for its Chilcot inquiry into Britain's disastrous enthusiasm for the Iraq invasion. It found that non-military options had been deliberately overlooked, that Saddam Hussein did not have weapons of mass destruction, and that the UK had too willingly agreed with America in sexing up intelligence. An easily beguiled Australia was along for the ride, unlawful and unethical as it all was. Yet an Australian equivalent of the Chilcot process was never embarked on in the years after. Lessons went unlearned. When it was unveiled in September 2021, AUKUS quickly became the new big thing - one of those binary faith questions in mainstream politics and most media. There were only two types: believers and apostates. The tripartite Anglophone deal for nuclear subs came as a rude shock to the French who had been contracted (by the Turnbull government) to build our next generation of conventionally powered submarines. The costs were gargantuan but the long-term punt on unfailing US delivery was far greater because it relied on future administrations and unknowable security challenges in the decades ahead. Change of president? No worries. Everybody in Washington is onboard, the story went. Now, with Anthony Albanese on his way to the Americas for a possible first-ever meeting with Donald Trump, AUKUS is suddenly under active review to assess its consistency with Trump's populist rubric, "America First". Few really know where Trump stands or if he has ever thought about AUKUS. What is clear is that the president's acolytes are fuming about Australian sanctions on far-right members of Netanyahu's cabinet and are looking askance at Albanese's recent statements affirming Australia's exclusive right to set levels of defence spending. Then there's the whole trade/tariff argument. READ MORE: These eddies will make for trickier conditions than Albanese might have imagined only days ago. Might it even see a bilateral meeting delayed or downgraded as a rebuke to Australia? With friends like Trump, literally anything is possible. Which, by the way, is why blind faith in AUKUS has always been disreputable.
Economic Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
LTTS bags deal to set up offshore development centre for US firm Tennant
Mid-sized IT player L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has signed an agreement with US-based Tennant Company to help develop sustainable and innovative cleaning products. As part of this collaboration, LTTS will set up a dedicated engineering centre in India to support Tennant's new product development, lifecycle management, and other core operations, LTTS said on Wednesday. Tennant, known globally for clean tech, will work with LTTS engineers to design smarter and more energy-efficient cleaning equipment. The new Offshore Development Centre (ODC) will focus on embedding automation, internet of things (IoT), and digital features into Tennant's industrial cleaning products. The move also helps both companies expand in emerging markets, particularly across Asia-Pacific. Financial details and tenure of the deal were not the engineering arm of L&T Group, recorded its highest-ever deal bookings in the January-March 2025 quarter. 'In our view, FY26 will be a better year than FY25. We also reaffirm our medium-term outlook of USD 2 billion revenue,' chief executive and managing director Amit Chadha had said in announcement comes a day after leading Indian IT companies—Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro and Tech Mahindra also announced multi-year deals in both traditional Anglophone markets of the US and the UK and continental Europe. This comes despite the recent circumspect global commentary over demand and slowing organic revenue growth. 'With this partnership, we're combining world-class engineering with sustainability,' said Alind Saxena, Executive Director at LTTS. 'Our goal is to create responsible and intelligent products that contribute to a greener future.'Tennant's Chief Marketing & Technology Officer Pat Schottler added, 'The ODC with LTTS will help us accelerate innovation and support our mission of making the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.'
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
LTTS bags deal to set up offshore development centre for US firm Tennant
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has partnered with Tennant Company to develop sustainable cleaning products, establishing an engineering center in India. This collaboration will focus on integrating automation, IoT, and digital features into Tennant's equipment. The partnership aims to drive innovation, expand into emerging markets, and contribute to a greener future. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mid-sized IT player L&T Technology Services LTTS ) has signed an agreement with US-based Tennant Company to help develop sustainable and innovative cleaning products. As part of this collaboration, LTTS will set up a dedicated engineering centre in India to support Tennant's new product development, lifecycle management, and other core operations, LTTS said on known globally for clean tech , will work with LTTS engineers to design smarter and more energy-efficient cleaning equipment. The new Offshore Development Centre (ODC) will focus on embedding automation , internet of things (IoT), and digital features into Tennant's industrial cleaning products. The move also helps both companies expand in emerging markets, particularly across details and tenure of the deal were not the engineering arm of L&T Group, recorded its highest-ever deal bookings in the January-March 2025 quarter. 'In our view, FY26 will be a better year than FY25. We also reaffirm our medium-term outlook of USD 2 billion revenue,' chief executive and managing director Amit Chadha had said in announcement comes a day after leading Indian IT companies—Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro and Tech Mahindra also announced multi-year deals in both traditional Anglophone markets of the US and the UK and continental comes despite the recent circumspect global commentary over demand and slowing organic revenue growth.'With this partnership, we're combining world-class engineering with sustainability,' said Alind Saxena, Executive Director at LTTS. 'Our goal is to create responsible and intelligent products that contribute to a greener future.'Tennant's Chief Marketing & Technology Officer Pat Schottler added, 'The ODC with LTTS will help us accelerate innovation and support our mission of making the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.'
