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Exclusive: AMU’s appointment of V-C’s son as asst prof faces scrutiny over rules for recruiting relatives

Education ministry has received grievances from alumni challenging the appointment & has sought a response from AMU, ThePrint has learnt.

Rishikesha Krishnan is new Ashoka University V-C: Ex-IIM director known for ‘systematic innovation’

He will take over from Prof Somak Raychaudhury on 1 August for an initial term of three years.

UGC draft norms for recruiting V-Cs: Political implications & why there’s resistance from academia

The University Grants Commission has released the draft in the public domain for a month, seeking suggestions, after which it will release the final guidelines.

Indraprastha University student suicide brings up a storm of anger and a long list of woes

Most of the students didn't know Gautam Kumar, as the new academic year had just begun a month ago. But his death has sparked an unprecedented protest at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

Another Raj Bhavan vs DMK govt flashpoint as TN governor extends tenure of Periyar University V-C

Teachers, staff protest, citing 'irregularities' under V-C R. Jagannathan, who allegedly set up a foundation & lab park without approvals and used casteist slurs.

AMU gets 1st woman vice-chancellor days after row over selection process. Who is Naima Khatoon

Since Model Code of Conduct is in place, Centre sought approval from ECI to proceed with appointment. Latter approved it on condition govt won’t derive 'political mileage from it'.

Delhi University cancels RJD MP Manoj Jha’s lecture, then V-C says he will be reinvited

V-C says he was unaware why 4 September event was cancelled. DU had invited Jha, a professor at the university, to address faculty as part of its series of online refresher courses.

Brouhaha over Kanpur V-C Pathak ensnares another V-C. AKTU’s PK Mishra relieved of duties

AKTU V-C Pradeep Kumar Mishra submitted his resignation Tuesday, days after he was relieved of duties in backdrop of ordering probe against Kanpur University V-C Vinay Pathak.

Fudged CV, plagiarism — accusations haunt Kanpur University V-C now under CBI probe

Extortion investigation against Vinay Kumar Pathak has revived old questions about CV fraud, plagiarism and also the ‘integrity’ of a panel that gave him a clean chit in 2018.

What Panjab University ex V-C Raj Kumar is accused of: ‘Recruitment scam, undue favours, nepotism’

Vice-President Dhankhar's office has accepted V-C's resignation. Scathing allegations made by senior BJP leader & ASG Satya Pal Jain and university's teachers' association PUTA.

On Camera

Ukraine’s robotic army is already at work. India must rethink the next battlefield

The Russia-Ukraine war is replete with tactical surprises and automation-innovation where the side with better situational awareness and faster feedback loop can perform better on the battlefield’s kill zone.

India, largest vegetable oil importer, ramps up palm oil purchases as tax cuts boost restocking

Bookings have been stronger than usual over the past week, as the duty cut improved palm oil’s appeal and encouraged buyers to lock in festive-period supplies.

Eye on IAF medium transport aircraft deal, Mahindra Group-Embraer zero in on Nagpur for C-390 assembly

The main competition for the duo is the Tata-Lockheed Martin combo which is offering its C-130J-30 aircraft to the IAF.

Since Indira, govts drift in the 3rd year. Modi must restore EC image to get out of it

Gyanesh Kumar has now become the second most unforgettable among our 26 CECs. He obviously didn’t seek this ‘fame’. But he can’t shake it off.