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Political interference has undermined institutions beyond repair, says Deepak Nayyar
July 10, 2025 6:07 am
Speaking at the BG Deshmukh Memorial Lecture 2025 in New Delhi, Nayyar also criticised the University Grants Commission (UGC), saying it has stripped institutions of independence and imposed “one-size-fits-all” regulations that stifle excellence and diversity.
Hunger strike by JNUSU enters 12th day
July 09, 2025 4:48 am
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) has strongly rejected an undertaking issued by the JNU administration to students seeking continued hostel access beyond their original deadlines for PhD completion.
JNU faces Rs 2-crore deficit, panel seeks ‘rationalisation’ of aid for poor students
June 19, 2025 4:03 am
Between 2021–22 and 2022–23 alone, disbursal shot up from Rs 2.13 crore to Rs 3.99 crore. In 2024-2025 (till October 31, 2024), the amount stood at Rs 2,96,89,560.
‘Reckless spending spree’: Govt audit uncovers financial irregularities at ICHR, flags role of ex-secretary
April 21, 2025 10:51 am
This is probably the first instance of the government uncovering financial irregularities of this scale at ICHR.
JNU students’ union polls: Student bodies name candidates, AISA & SFI part ways
April 18, 2025 4:13 am
AISA has, instead, formed an alliance with the Democratic Students’ Front (DSF) -- effectively ending the broader Left unity that has defined the polls.
JNU Election Nomination: As JNU gears up for student union elections on April 25, scrutiny of nominations today
April 16, 2025 10:44 am
JNU Students Union Election Nomination 2025: The results are expected by April 28. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union elections are being held for the second consecutive year after a four-year hiatus.
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi accuses BJP of creating ‘anti-Muslim’ theatre: ‘Kashmir its biggest scene’
February 18, 2025 2:47 pm
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi made the remarks at a talk held at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi last week.
IISc Bengaluru enters top 100 club in computer science category: THE World Rankings by Subject 2025
January 24, 2025 7:02 pm
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University from the United States top three each of 11 separate subject rankings.
JNU to teach Indian knowledge traditions across all schools and centres
November 17, 2024 9:36 am
At JNU, engineering students will study traditional practices of engineering, while management students may delve into ancient economic and administrative systems under the new course
JNU student ‘sexually harassed’ by teacher, forced to leave campus: Students’ union
April 30, 2024 8:00 am
JNUSU demanded to expedite the proceedings of the complaints filed by the students and action against the accused teacher including his suspension.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY PHOTOS
Protests against Afzal Guru event at Jawaharlal Nehru University
February 13, 2016 10:46 am
Residents of Munirka village protest outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) against the organising of a meet to “mourn” the hanging of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, in New Delhi.
Delhi University students vote to elect new union
September 11, 2015 5:41 pm
Students of Delhi University on Friday (September 11) queued up at various polling centres at their respective campuses to cast their votes for the elections to their union bodies.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY VIDEOS
Umar Khalid taken to undisclosed location after questioning
February 24, 2016 12:36 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid, who has been booked on charges of sedition, left Delhi's RK Puram police station to an undisclosed place after questioning by police. Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who are facing sedition charges for allegedly raising anti-national slogans, surrendered before the Delhi Police on Tuesday night. Following a medical check-up, the two were interrogated for around five hours and will be presented before the magistrate later in the day.
Left parties protest outside Parliament over JNU row
February 24, 2016 7:34 am
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): The Left parties on Wednesday protested outside the Parliament over the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) row and Rohith Vemula suicide case. The leaders raised slogans against the Central Government and demanded to stop the attacks on democratic and constitutional rights of the people.
Security tightened outside JNU
February 23, 2016 2:05 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): The security was increased outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Tuesday in view of the unrest going on the campus. The JNU has turned into a fortress as the five students, accused of involving in 'anti-national' activities, are still in the administration block of the varsity, while police keeps vigil outside the gates.
ABVP condemns Umar Khalid's speech in JNU
February 22, 2016 2:45 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday condemned speech of Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid, accused of raising anti-national slogans, saying the students shouting 'Save JNU' slogans are the same people supporting Khalid's speech on Sunday night. An ABVP activist said the speech has again deteriorated the image of JNU, adding that some professors are continuously supporting such students. Another activist demanded that students and teachers indulged in 'anti-national' activities should be first punished by the university and then by the judiciary.
JNU row: Umar return to campus, cops hover outside
February 22, 2016 5:45 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Five students of Jawaharlal Nehru University, including Umar Khalid, who were being looked by the police for making ‘anti-national’ statements on the campus earlier, surfaced at the varsity on Sunday. The five students, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya, Rama Naga, Ashutosh Kumar and Anant Prakash, had gone missing since February 12 after JNU Student Union president leader Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested on sedition charges. Khalid was seen addressing over 200 students outside the administration block on Sunday night. Police teams have been positioned outside the University and have been asked to wait for the students to surrender themselves.
Students who raised anti-national slogans lack moral ethics: Parrikar
February 19, 2016 7:48 am
Mumbai, Feb 19 (ANI): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said the students alleged of raising anti-national slogans on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus lack moral ethics. The Defence Minister was speaking about the controversial February 9 event organised on the JNU campus against the hanging of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.
JNU students hold protest march, sell ‘Mera Yaar Kanhaiya’ t-shirts
February 18, 2016 1:39 pm
New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Staging a march protest Mandi House to Jantar Mantar, the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Thursday wore "Mera Yaar Kanhaiya" T-Shirts and sold them in order to show their support to Kanhaiya Kumar. Students of JNU took out the rally demanding Kanhaiya’s release and dropping of sedition charges against him. Meanwhile, Kanhaiya applied for a bail before the Supreme Court and the matter will be heard on Friday. Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee is likely to argue for Kanhaiya’s bail plea.
Strict action should be taken against anti-national people: Rahul
February 18, 2016 10:00 am
New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday led a delegation to meet President Pranab Mukherjee to discuss the Jawaharlal Nehru University row. Talking to mediapersons after the meeting, he said strict action should be taken against the people raising anti-national slogans. Rahul added that because of few students, the entire university should not be held responsible, adding the JNU row has damaged India's image globally. He further said that RSS and Centre are trying to impose their ideology on the entire nation and Congress will not let it happen.
JNU row: Three ABVP leaders resign
February 18, 2016 5:25 am
New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Three office-bearers of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) unit on Wednesday resigned in solidarity with the ongoing students' protests against Centre's 'manhandling' the row at the university. Saurabh Sharma, joint secretary of ABVP and JNUSU, said they haven't received any resignation letter till now. He added that they scarified their career because of the pressure created by others.
Jadavpur University students protest against 'anti-national' activity in JNU
February 17, 2016 3:51 pm
Kolkata, Feb 17 (ANI): Jadavpur University students staged a protest on Wednesday inside the university campus condemning the anti-national activities at Jawaharlal Nehru University One of the protestors said they are against every activity which hurts the sentiment of Indians. Students raised slogans of 'Vande Matram'and held up posters which said they belonged to JNU but don’t support anti-state activities.
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