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8 years after JNU student Najeeb Ahmed disappeared, Delhi court accepts CBI’s closure report

The MSc Bio-technology student went missing on 15 October 2016 from his hostel. He had allegedly been in a scuffle with students linked to ABVP the previous night.

V-C in attendance, JNU renews joint research pact with Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre in India

During signing of agreement, JNU’s Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi cites the current geopolitical situation as an incentive to enhance cooperation between the two sides.

Taking note of Ankara’s patronage of Islamabad, JNU suspends MoU with Inonu University in Turkey

Boycott of Turkish goods, services in India has intensified following Turkey’s vocal support for Pakistan in aftermath of Operation Sindoor.

JNU rusticates PhD student 2nd time in 2023 case of altercation with a guard, despite Delhi HC relief

JNU's official says Swati Singh, who is President of Democratic Students’ Federation, was found guilty of 'being involved in an argument & physical violence with a lady security guard'.

‘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.

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.

Allies turn rivals as JNU Left splits wide open ahead of deferred high-stakes student polls

In a shocking turn, JNU's Left faction sees bitter internal battles, with factions split over leadership, policy, and alliances, setting the stage for a fiercely contested student election.

How Left student leaders from JNU & Allahabad University have emerged as key members of Team Priyanka

Sandeep Singh, Mohit Pandey, Anil Yadav, Shahnawaz Alam, Pradeep Narwal & Dheeraj Gurjar comprise inner circle of Team Priyanka, each with specific responsibility.

JNU wasn’t part of Nehru’s vision. It was supposed to be called Raisina University

In ‘This Too Is India’, author Githa Hariharan speaks to historians, playwrights, translators and more about issues that plague India.

JNU prof Mazhar Asif, specialist in Sufism & mediaeval Indian history, named Jamia Millia Islamia V-C

Asif studied at JNU and was member of ABVP. As faculty member there, he has been part of several controversies. He was also member of committee that drafted National Education Policy.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.