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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TopicAligarh Muslim University

Topic: Aligarh Muslim University

Loyalty to the country is above all other loyalties: Lal Bahadur Shastri at AMU

On 19 December 1964, Lal Bahadur Shastri delivered an address at the convocation of the Aligarh Muslim University, outlining the role education plays in shaping citizens in a democracy.

Student protests against AMU fee hike gather steam. Proctor says hike ‘minimal & important’

Students allege ‘up to 40% hike in some courses’, demand rollback. Proctor says fee increased between Rs 500 & Rs 1,500 for different courses, mainly to improve infra.

Chandrachud’s AMU judgment delivers justice without getting weighed down by past SC verdict

Justice Chandrachud's AMU judgment overturned a key aspect of the Supreme Court’s 1967 decision, which had held that an educational institution deriving its legal character from a statute is not “established” by a minority.

Supreme Court’s 4:3 split keeps AMU’s minority status open. Why dissenting opinion could be key

The minority opinions appear to be more explicit in answering—in the negative—whether AMU satisfies the parameters devised by the majority.

AMU students & faculty celebrate SC ruling. ‘Revoking minority status is like tearing soul from body’

SC has overturned 1967 ruling that denied AMU minority status. Now, focus is on addressing faculty vacancies, reinstating students' union, and advancing women’s empowerment initiatives.

A statute can’t strip an institution of ‘minority’ status. What SC said as it overturned 1967 AMU ruling

Supreme Court has ordered a fresh review of Aligarh Muslim University's minority status, setting guidelines for determining an institution's minority character, to apply in AMU's case.

Communal spirit shouldn’t enter institutions. Don’t call AMU Muslim university, BHU Hindu—Nehru

‘The past holds us together; why should the present or the future divide us in spirit’, Jawaharlal Nehru said at his convocation address to Aligarh Muslim University students in 1948.

AMU gets 1st woman vice-chancellor days after row over selection process. Who is Naima Khatoon

Since Model Code of Conduct is in place, Centre sought approval from ECI to proceed with appointment. Latter approved it on condition govt won’t derive 'political mileage from it'.

Modi must now break the Aristocracy of Collaborators controlling Muslim Personal Law, AMU

Much like Article 370, the Muslim Personal law has been a charter for a state within a state, creating its own Aristocracy of Collaborators, which keeps betraying India and the Muslim community while feeding on both.

Vacant posts, no full-time V-C: Awaiting SC ruling on ‘minority’ status, AMU navigates its past, present

Many tend to feel that no matter which way SC rules, dilution of Aligarh Muslim University's minority character has been underway for some time. A look at history of the case & the debate.

On Camera

Balen wave marks the second coming of democracy in Nepal

The Gen Z movement was a serious wave that RSP and Balen together managed to capture—the first milestone reflecting the relevance of issues-based politics.

PM reviews oil, gas supply as analysts warn reliance on imports leaves India open to war disruptions

As Iran war enters 11th day, government prioritises household gas supply, boosts LPG output and invokes Essential Commodities Act amid concerns over potential shortages.

SMPP secures order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for paramilitary forces

SMPP Limited gets order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for BSF, CISF & SSB. This is over & above the existing order for 40,000 jackets, taking the total to 50,000.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.