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TopicGokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Topic: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Crisis at Pune’s Gokhale Institute deepens as founding society’s secy arrested on fund misuse charges

Milind Deshmukh's arrest follows complaint filed by the institute’s officiating deputy registrar. This comes days after a controversy over appointment of Sanjeev Sanyal as chancellor.

Hit by returning fire, founding society reinstates Sanjeev Sanyal as Gokhale Institute chancellor

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune has faced churn since 2024. Sanyal responded to claims made by SIS with examples of ‘suspicious happenings at GIPE campus’.

Sanjeev Sanyal replaced as Gokhale Institute chancellor over ‘no plan of action’ amid slip in rankings

This comes months after former EAC-PM chairperson Bibek Debroy resigned from chancellorship after just 3 months in office, and the controversial removal of V-C Ajit Ranade last September.

Ajit Ranade quits as V-C of Gokhale Institute ‘for personal reasons’ amid ‘ineligibility’ controversy

Ranade was removed from his role at the Pune-based Institute but received relief from Bombay HC. In his resignation letter, he writes it 'doesn't indicate acceptance of ineligibility'.

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10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.