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Thursday, September 11, 2025
TopicAmbedkar University

Topic: Ambedkar University

Ambedkar University suspensions: Students, faculty call out ‘institutional clampdown on dissent’

Suspended students allege ‘crackdown on campus democracy’. Professors from various universities term AUD action as leading to ‘culture of fear’, part of a pattern.

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.

JNU, DU, & AUD professors are rushing from classroom to court. VC office doesn’t listen

Academics aren’t just moving to court for issues of harassment or pensions. The Delhi High Court has even had to hear cases on faculty leave. ‘At least a judge listens to you.’

The promise of Ambedkar University Delhi is in tatters. Professors are quitting & suing

Ambedkar University Delhi has thrived, stagnated, and now declined. Staff are voting with their feet.

Agra University gardener attempts ‘suicide’, cites harassment at UP minister’s residence as reason

The gardener, from OBC Kushwaha community, says he was sent by university' deputy registrar to minister Yogendra Upadhyaya's house 2 yrs ago, where he was 'overworked & physically abused'.

Mouldy walls, ‘delayed classes’, falling rank — crisis at Delhi govt’s Ambedkar University

Ambedkar University was set up in 2008 by Delhi govt to focus on research in social sciences & humanities. Fifteen years later, grave questions surround its functioning.

‘Dalit icons’ posters vandalised’: Ambedkar University Delhi student under lens, asked to meet inquiry panel

Ambedkarite Students Forum had sought strict action against offenders who allegedly vandalised posters of Dalit icons on Ambedkar Jayanti last week.

All about the Delhi College of Art affiliation tug-of-war between DU & Ambedkar University

Delhi govt announced a merger of College of Art with Ambedkar University last year. Funded by Delhi government, college had been affiliated with DU since its inception in 1942.

Manish Sisodia orders withdrawal of action against student for remarks on Arvind Kejriwal

A fine of Rs 5,000 had been imposed on Neha, a final year student of Ambedkar University, last week for allegedly posting derogatory comments against Arvind Kejriwal last year.

Ambedkar University students allege manual scavenging on campus, confront administration

Students claim workers are being made to open and clean manholes without any safety gear, as mandated by the law. University administration denies it.

On Camera

The Public Safety Act was meant to protect society. In J&K, it protects power

By placing preventive detention above ordinary law, the state implies that the machinery of justice is too weak or too slow to handle its critics.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?