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TopicJawaharlal Nehru University

Topic: Jawaharlal Nehru University

IISc retains India’s top research institute title in NIRF rankings; JNU, Manipal & Jamia come next

In 2023-2024, the IISc handled 300 consultancy projects, generating over Rs 200 crore, & undertook over 1,000 sponsored projects, supported by roughly 200 funding agencies.

ThePrint photos of the week: 19-26 July, 2025

In PhotosOfTheWeek, we bring you five pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists and reporters this past week.

10-year wait, but no dedicated hostel. JNU’s Northeast students say their ‘voices disrespected’

The students didn’t find support from student bodies either, which argued that region-wise hostel allotment would lead to the ‘ghettoisation’ of Northeast students.

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.

JNUSU presidential debate sees fierce political divides, shared condemnation of Pahalgam attack

The campus stage became a microcosm of broader geopolitical and ideological strife, as candidates touched on issues ranging from campus affairs & national politics to global conflicts.

Arunachal’s Yari Nayam is in JNUSU fray to script history. Her rallying cry: ‘We exist, we matter’

Yari Nayam, who belongs to Daporijo region of Arunachal Pradesh, says she is contesting JNUSU polls to fight discrimination faced by Northeast students on campus.

House panel seeks ‘Institute of Eminence’ tag for JNU, more autonomy for colleges under existing IoEs

JNU applied for IoE tag in 2022. Parliamentary standing committee's report also highlights that nearly 8 yrs after IoE scheme's launch, only 12 of 20 institutes have been notified.

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.’

How was JNU imagined? Design archives show the planning of a micro-city and a nation

Architect CP Kukreja was only 32 years old in 1969 when his vision for JNU was selected from 68 entries. The outrage over his selection went right up to the office of PM Indira Gandhi.

Student-led group at JNU aims to change perception around defence studies — ‘not about politics’

Defence Study Assn claims to be 1st group in JNU focused on defence. But it has few takers since its formation in March, as most students feel it’s another group peddling govt ideology.

On Camera

Suryakumar Yadav beats Trump’s Gaza plan on Indian TV news. No global event can match cricket

Indian TV channels need not report extensively on war zones. But why don’t they have at least one bulletin of international news each day, prime time?

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.