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‘Delhi blast accused also young, educated, brainwashed’—Police’s analogy for ‘pro-Hidma’ AQI protesters

The parallel was drawn as Delhi Police sought remand of the accused protesters. A group of six was remanded to three-day custody of the police.

Defacement bonds out, DU student bodies plan DUSU polls campaign with ‘dried leaves, jute posters’

Following a 2018 Delhi HC directive, which was reinforced in 2024, DU issued guidelines for strict action against the defacement of public property, this week. The order was struck down Friday.

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.

Kottayam torture isn’t unique. It’s systemic, and Red Fort campuses make it worse

Perhaps it is time for a campaign akin to the #MeToo movement to encourage more students to speak out against these ghastly practices across Kerala.

Kerala student politics has even faculty scared. Violence reigns from Maharaja’s to KVASU

“If they attack us, we will attack back,” says Naasir, an SFI leader who was allegedly stabbed in college by opposition party members.

BBC documentary that has students protesting – What’s the nature of the ban?

Ambedkar university and DU students briefly detained by police Friday. Clashes reported from Pondicherry University. Student bodies set to hold fresh protests over weekend. 

SFI leader barred from students’ union poll at DU’s LSR, for ‘concealing’ political position

SFI claims LSR unit president Meenakshi Yadav was never asked to declare political affiliation, but current Students' Union president says it gave her advantage of social capital.

ABVP, Left students clash over ‘chicken’ in JNU hostel mess on Ram Navmi, 5 injured

About 30-40 ABVP members allegedly caused ruckus, attacked students on campus over non-vegetarian food. However, ABVP claims Left-wing students had disrupted Ram Navmi pooja.

‘Will be attending offline classes for 1st time’ — students excited, anxious as DU set to reopen

Decision to restart physical classes from 17 February comes after protests by student organisations. DU asks outstation students to reach Delhi in 10 days, quarantine for 3 days.

Kerala colleges have ‘torture rooms’ for students who don’t fall in line with unions

Former high court judge P.K. Shamsuddin’s report finds that colleges and universities in Kerala have ‘torture rooms’, points to SFI role.

On Camera

India must govern AI with confidence. Use guardrails, not handcuffs

The good news is that India is not starting from zero. It knows how to innovate privately while also empowering innovation publicly.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.