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JNU—the making and unmaking of an Indian university

JNU was meant to be an ‘entirely new type of university’ with a robust spirit of critique. Its anti-establishment character has, however, changed dramatically, especially in last 10 yrs.

Academics write to Modi opposing Israel’s exclusion from intl olympiad—‘undermines India as neutral host’

Decision to exclude country from IOAA taken by board comprising representatives from all countries. Its current president is Aniket Sule of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Remove V-C: JNU teachers’ body writes to President, cites ‘crisis of governance & lawlessness’

New Delhi: In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) has demanded the removal of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit over...

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.

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New labour codes make India’s workforce competitive with China—and build Viksit Bharat

By consolidating 29 laws into four codes, compliance is streamlined and regulations are simplified, improving “ease of doing business”. This is bound to improve investor confidence.

Vehicles, TVs, mobile phones—PM EAC report shows rural India is catching up with urban consumers

Rural ownership of motor vehicles jumped from 19 percent in 2011-2012 to 59 percent in 2023-2024, while urban rose from 40 percent to 68 percent during the same time period, study by two members of PM-EAC says.

General secrets from frozen peaks: A Kargil veteran reveals what politically correct writers left out

At the Jindal Literature Festival, Maj Gen (Retd) Lakhwinder Singh reveals secrets from 25 years ago, speaking about the decision that outwitted Musharraf and changed the course of the war. 

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.