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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.

ABVP’s Aryan Maan new DUSU president, NSUI bags post of vice-president

RSS-backed ABVP also managed to win the post of secretary and joint secretary, while the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) & All India Students’ Association (AISA) both drew a blank.

DUSU polls see 40% voter turnout amid increased security

DU polls have witnessed an increased prominence of women candidates for the first time in the last 2 decades.

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.

JNUSU polls: With a divided Left, ABVP breaks decade-long drought with seat on central students’ panel

The RSS-affiliated student party also bagged over half of the 46 councillor positions it contested. Left groups have begun a blame game for moving to form separate alliances.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.