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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.

‘Delhi blast accused also young, educated, brainwashed’—Police’s analogy for ‘pro-Hidma’ AQI protesters

The parallel was drawn as Delhi Police sought remand of the accused protesters. A group of six was remanded to three-day custody of the police.

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.

‘Diluting education’—launch of report on NEP becomes grievance forum for students, profs

The launch of a report on five years of the National Education Policy saw students and professors criticise it for multiple reasons.

‘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.

Suspended by Ambedkar university over criticism of V-C speech, student says—’Muslim woman, soft target’

Delhi's Dr B R Ambedkar University defends decision to suspend student for 6 months saying disciplinary actions taken impartially & in accordance with established procedures.

United Left sweeps JNU students’ union polls, new president calls it ‘mandate against ABVP, BJP’

AISA's Dhananjay secures JNUSU President post defeating ABVP’s Umesh C Ajmeera, takes a swipe at ABVP for 'indulging in violence', says people will 'dethrone' BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

‘Hindus at Iftar, Muslims at Holi’: Alumni, students say religious celebrations part of JNU culture

Current & former students say there had never been clashes over religious rituals or celebrations on 'secular' campus, making Sunday's violence a first.

Chai, conversation & watchful peace — life goes on at JNU after violence, but students ‘alert’

Despite reports of tense atmosphere, there was a lull following Sunday’s violence. Left students and ABVP both filed complaints, leading to police registering 2 FIRs.

On Camera

Why nose strips and peel-off masks are an overhyped quick fix for blackheads

Nose strips and black masks aren’t evil, but these solutions can backfire, especially when used on Indian skin that scars and pigments easily.

SEBI proposes return of open market share buybacks to support stocks

Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.

South Korea’s Cheongung-II missile system makes its mark in West Asia war. Here’s why

UAE has been using this defence system, which is similar to America's Patriots, against Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.