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‘You show your ID first’—Muslim shopkeepers in Varanasi goat market drive out ABVP protestors

The ABVP-affiliated students, led by Kashi Mahanagar ABVP secretary Shivam Tiwari, alleged that they have seen a video where goats are being slaughtered in the area.

DU-UGC protest turns into a Brahmin YouTuber versus AISA violent clash

The recent protest at Delhi University quickly sparked political clashes and prompted a police investigation into claims of caste-based targeting.

Even RSS affiliate ABVP asks govt to clarify ‘ambiguities’ of UGC equity rules

As the matter is currently sub-judice, ABVP says UGC should promptly file an affidavit in court to clarify its stance. Also that govt must 'take prompt action to prevent any divisive situation from developing'.

BJP leaders’ launchpad for decades, ABVP is the rising star of student politics. It’s getting bigger

ABVP wins in Delhi and Hyderabad come at a time when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s social media post on Gen Z has triggered a political row with many BJP leaders.

Lathicharge, ‘mafia’ & ultimatum to CM: How ABVP’s equation with Yogi govt has strained over the years

Though ideologically aligned with ruling BJP, the RSS student wing has repeatedly taken on UP govt. Yogi had joined ABVP in his student years, but was not an active member.

ABVP clinches top post in Panjab University student council polls for first time in five decades

Gaurav Veer Sohal, a research scholar from University Institute of Legal Studies, defeated his closest competitor comfortably to win president’s seat for the first time for ABVP.

Defacement bonds out, DU student bodies plan DUSU polls campaign with ‘dried leaves, jute posters’

Following a 2018 Delhi HC directive, which was reinforced in 2024, DU issued guidelines for strict action against the defacement of public property, this week. The order was struck down Friday.

‘I got trapped between ideologies in India.’ SAU expels Bangladeshi PhD scholar

‘I know I am not allowed to speak against the Indian government. But I can express my views about what’s wrong,' said Sudeepto Das.

Party loyalist with RSS background, PVN Madhav is Andhra’s new BJP chief, like his father 40 yrs ago

Madhav replaces Daggubati Purandeswari as BJP eyes growth in the state where it remains a junior partner. The OBC leader has risen through the ranks.

‘PhD wallah’, voices for minorities & a Right-wing surprise: Meet JNU’s new student union leaders

New JNUSU president Nitish Kumar aims to fix campus infrastructure, while his vice-president, general secretary & joint secretary each bring their own priorities to the table.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.