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Meet the Kashmiri Muslim leading the ABVP in the valley

‘Before 2019, even admitting you were with ABVP was difficult. Today, I say it openly,' said Akeel Tantray, the 25-year old leads the Kashmir wing of the ABVP.

ABVP, Left groups trade charges after midnight scuffle at JNU. Campus tense, no complaint filed yet

Scuffle broke out amid protest called by JNUSU over V-C remarks in a podcast. Administration says action to be taken after protesters 'reportedly intimidated unwilling students to join protest'.

From ‘azadi’ to biometrics—a new wave of protest takes shape at JNU

Nearly ten years after the 2016 protests led by Kanhaiya Kumar pushed JNU into the national spotlight, students say the campus is confronting a very different movement now.

‘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.

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.