The Centre’s bid to modify the composition of the university’s two decision-making bodies from elected bodies to nominated ones has sparked an unprecedented student protest on campus.
One after another, the barely 20 protestors present spoke about unchecked development, the reckless exploitation of natural resources, and the greed of industrialists that capitalism inevitably fuels.
In message to country, Yunus lauded students who made 'Second Victory Day' possible, while also calling for an end to attacks on members of Awami League & religious minorities.
University allegedly warned embassies that students actions can be seen as ‘anti-Indian’. They’ve been protesting for higher stipends, expansion of scholarships since October.
On protest since 3 Oct, students have demanded a permanent director & removal of registrar of institute. NSD management has denied students' claims, said there've been no budget cuts.
While the students claim the accused female student made '60 videos', the police said no videos were found on her phone. An all women three-member SIT constituted to probe matter.
Most of those speaking against the JEE NEET schedule have no locus standi to comment on the matter, having never appeared for either of these exams themselves.
The controversy over NEET-JEE examinations has exposed many fault lines in the Indian education system and its attempt to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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