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JNU has problem of ‘freeloaders’, says VC Santishree Pandit
New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has a problem of “freeloaders” — both overstaying students and illegal guests — and the administration is now tightening the noose on them, according to its…
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JNU was never ‘anti-national’, not part of ‘tukde tukde’ gang: VC
New Delhi: JNU was never “anti-national” or part of the “tukde-tukde” gang, the university’s vice-chancellor said on Thursday, asserting that the institution will always foster dissent, debate and democracy. In an interaction…
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Sexual harassment row: JNUSU calls for strike on April 16
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) on Saturday, April 13, alleged that the university administration denied meeting with its members regarding issues concerning students, including “inaction” over a sexual…
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IIM-Ahmedabad, JNU among world’s top universities: QS Rankings
New Delhi: IIM-Ahmedabad is among the top 25 institutions globally for business and management studies while IIM-Bangalore and IIM-Calcutta are among the top 50, according to the QS Wolrd University Rankings by…
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JNU issues notice to 21, including a sexual harassment victim, for holding protest
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration has issued a proctorial inquiry notice to 21 students, including the victim of an alleged sexual harassment incident, who have been sitting on an indefinite…
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JNU presidential debate: Student outfits battle it out on CAA, electoral bonds
New Delhi: Amid chants of ‘Jai Bhim,’ ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai,’ and ‘Lal Salam’, candidates vying for president’s post in the upcoming JNU students’ union elections, delivered passionate speeches on Wednesday night.…
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Tensions flare as SFI protests screening of ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ at JNU campus
New Delhi: Tensions erupted during the screening of the film “Bastar: The Naxal Story” on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University, with over 100 students from the Students’ Federation of India (SFI)…
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Students clash at JNU as ABVP, Left-backed groups disagree on poll committees
New Delhi: Some students were injured in a clash between two groups in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here, said police on Friday. The incident took place on Thursday night between the members…
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UAPA case: Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea from SC
New Delhi: Former JNU student Umar Khalid on Wednesday withdrew his bail plea from the Supreme Court in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy…
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JNU and ISKCON join hands for Gita Jayanti celebration on campus
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday collaborated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for a vibrant Gita Jayanti celebration, an official statement said. The celebration at the…
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SC adjourns hearing on Umar Khalid’s bail plea due to paucity of time
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing on the bail application of former JNU scholar and activist Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi riots case. Citing paucity of…
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Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC granting relief to Setalvad
Mumbai: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit on Sunday wondered whether the Supreme Court would treat “us” equally the way it did to grant relief to activist Teesta Setalvad on…
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Disabled PhD scholar ‘assaulted’ by ABVP activists in JNU
A PhD student at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Farooque Alam, was allegedly assaulted by members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on the campus on Wednesday. The ABVP, however, refuted the allegation. According…
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Student groups allege library closure in JNU, admin says ‘misinformation’
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Friday rejected the claims by student groups that a library has been closed, saying it is being relocated to the adjoining building. A number of…