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The real threat to universities is the fear of questions

October 10, 2025 6:38 pm

A Vice-Chancellor of a public university has an important task of ensuring and encouraging an enriching intellectual climate. When he meets criticism with categories that imply criminal intent, he also licenses others to treat students and teachers as targets.

OP Jindal University under scanner: student paid fees for LLB (Hons.), awarded only LLB degree

October 09, 2025 7:58 am

Punjab and Haryana High Court issues notice to university, UGC, and BCI on a plea by the student alleging misrepresentation.

'American universities have helped the world -- Trump's crackdown is damaging that': LSE President

March 28, 2025 9:53 pm

Larry Kramer, President of the London School of Economics and former Stanford Law School Dean, is in India to strengthen ties with alumni and students. He spoke to Ritika Chopra on the UK higher education crisis, the US crackdown on campuses and foreign students, and AI’s impact on academic integrity.

Karnataka to sign MoUs with leading universities for KWIN City at GIM 2025

February 06, 2025 9:22 pm

St John’s University (New York) and the England-based University of York are expected to participate in the Global Investors Meet.

Maharashtra to launch India’s first AI University

January 24, 2025 8:53 pm

“This will be the state government’s landmark project that will be executed in collaboration with the department of Higher and Technical Education...," Maharashtra's Minister for Information and Technology Ashish Shelar said.

Chennai university sexual assault: Vijay meets Governor, demands immediate measures to ensure women's safety

December 31, 2024 5:40 am

The principal opposition party AIADMK intensified its protest over the incident, accusing the ruling DMK of negligence and attempting to suppress dissent.

Krea University, TiE, The Chennai Angels jointly hold Confluence 2024 for entrepreneurial excellence

March 27, 2024 4:32 pm

The conclave brought together thought leaders, innovators and change-makers from various sectors to foster a culture of innovation, exploration and collaboration.

Cultivating Legacy: The Ramcharan School of Leadership

March 20, 2024 9:58 am

RSOL, MITWPU recognises the crucial link between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Industry visits provide students with invaluable insights into the working world. Students witness firsthand and how classroom concepts are utilised in real-world situations. 

Govt determined to prevent malpractices at pvt universities: Minister Pansheriya

February 16, 2024 8:46 pm

Minister Pansheriya was responding to a question by Danilimda Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar on PhD and other degrees and certificates being awarded by Sabarmati University Ahmedabad in return for money.

Krea University launches virtual trading floor, signs MoU with Zerodha Varsity for enhanced finance education

February 10, 2024 9:49 am

The virtual platform, a university statement said, will simulate real-time market environment, allowing students to test investment strategies with virtual funds, gaining valuable insights into risk management and decision-making in a dynamic market.

Candlelight Vigil In Memory Of Presidency University Student Tania Agni Ali

June 22, 2020 6:53 pm

Treasury benches scared of what I will speak in Parliament: Rahul

February 24, 2016 7:57 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Reaching the Parliament to attend the ongoing Budget Session, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he will raise the JNU issue in the Parliament but the treasury benches are scared of what he will speak and won’ t let him speak. Speaking to reporters, Rahul said that the government said they are open to a discussion but they will not let him speak as they are “scared” of him. Gandhi had yesterday accused the Modi government and RSS of crushing voices of dissent of college and university students across the country.

JNU row: Umar, Bhattacharya surrender

February 24, 2016 6:32 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who are facing sedition charges for allegedly raising anti-national slogans, surrendered before the Delhi Police last night. Following a medical check-up, the two were interrogated on Wednesday for around five hours and will be presented before the magistrate later in the day. Khalid and Bhattacharya are among the five students who, along with JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, had allegedly shouted anti-national slogans at an event organised in the university campus on February 9.

Delhi police is competent to handle JNU unrest: Bassi

February 22, 2016 8:10 am

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Monday said he is confident that his team is competent enough to handle the Jawaharlal Nehru University unrest.He further said that the world is full of opportunities and options when asked whether the police will enter the JNU campus and arrest students.

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.

Irani ‘lied’ to nation over Dalit scholar’s death: Congress

January 21, 2016 8:22 am

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Thursday attacked Human Resource Development (HRD) minister Smriti Irani for “lying” and giving “false” information to the nation about the Dalit scholar suicide case. Randeep said both Irani and her Cabinet colleague Bandaru Dattatreya should be sacked immediately for allegedly putting pressure on the university to suspend five Dalit students, including Rohith Vemula who committed suicide.He added that this shows that BJP and its government can go to any extent to support their people.

Congress accuses BJP of politicising Ram Temple issue

January 09, 2016 7:28 am

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): President of All India Mahila Congress Shobha Oza on Saturday condemned the ruling party of politicising educational institutes to fulfill its political aspirations. She said that the Films and Television Institute of India (FTII) and now Delhi University (DU), are its latest arenas. Oza accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramaniam Swamy for bringing various controversial issues in the DU. She further said that the Vice Chancellor of the university should take a note of it and stop such things within the university.