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‘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.

Delhi Police FIR in JNU violence blames ‘unknown people’, Left-Right slugfest continues

Left groups accuse ABVP members of assaulting students over preparation of chicken at a hostel on Ram Navmi. ABVP says Left bodies disrupted a pooja organised by its members.

‘Will be attending offline classes for 1st time’ — students excited, anxious as DU set to reopen

Decision to restart physical classes from 17 February comes after protests by student organisations. DU asks outstation students to reach Delhi in 10 days, quarantine for 3 days.

‘Hit on private parts, dragged’ — AISA women activists allege assault by Delhi Police at protest

20 protesters had marched to Home Minister Amit Shah's Delhi home Sunday, seeking the dismissal of MoS Ajay Mishra over Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

On Camera

How India’s disastrous attempt at economic planning choked growth, stagnated private sector

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.