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Students across the country are celebrating the recent decision by the GST council to exempt all hostel fees. This move has been warmly welcomed as it promises significant relief, particularly for underprivileged and financially strained students striving to pursue their educational aspirations. "Whether it`s about affordable education or living costs, both students and parents eagerly anticipate such measures," expressed a student. Another remarked, "This decision by the government is truly beneficial. It will alleviate financial pressures on students and their families, enabling them to allocate resources more effectively towards higher education.

A group of people allegedly attacked foreign students in one of the hostels of Gujarat University Ahmedabad on March 16. Police informed that the scuffle broke out as the foreign students were offering Namaz in the hostel premises. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Gyanendra Singh Malik informed that stones were pelted and some hostel rooms were damaged. “Around 300 foreign students study here in Gujarat University. Some of them are from African nations, some are from Sri Lanka, some from Afghanistan. In the A block of the hostel, around 75 students live. Some were offering Namaz around 10:30 pm yesterday. Some 20-25 men came and asked them why are they offering Namaz here and it should be done in Masjid. On this, a heated argument and scuffle broke out. Stones were pelted, rooms were damaged. Police immediately responded and FIR was lodged. Strict action will be taken against persons involved. One person is identified. Rest will also be identified soon. The law and order situation here is under control,” he informed.