News for 'JNU Students Union'

Shah, Kejriwal spar over Shaheen Bagh protests

Shah, Kejriwal spar over Shaheen Bagh protests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Addressing a rally in Rithala in northwest Delhi, Shah said Kejriwal and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were against the construction of Ram temple, the scrapping of provisions of Article 370 and were not bothered about the country's image and soldiers.

Brutally beaten up by people wearing masks: JNUSU prez

Brutally beaten up by people wearing masks: JNUSU prez

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

In a video shared on social media, Aishe Ghosh is seen crying while bleeding profusely from the head.

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'The kind of situation we are seeing...we don't believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India'

Over 2 yrs later, cops to charge Kanhaiya, Umar in sedition case

Over 2 yrs later, cops to charge Kanhaiya, Umar in sedition case

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

"The charge sheet is in the process of being finalised and is likely to be filed soon."

2002 Gujarat riots and 1984 Sikh riots are different: Kanhaiya

2002 Gujarat riots and 1984 Sikh riots are different: Kanhaiya

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar compared the alleged onslaught on varsities with Gujarat riots alleging both of them were carried out "with support" from state machinery.

'My son will win the battle against Hinduvta politics'

'My son will win the battle against Hinduvta politics'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The attack on Kanhaiya was an attempt to silence his voice and send a warning to all those who are supporting him.'

Weeks after JNU row, government reviews sedition law

Weeks after JNU row, government reviews sedition law

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The Law Commission has formed subgroups to deliberate on allegations of abuse and arbitrary use of the law.

At Rohith's university, students vandalise VC's office as he resumes work

At Rohith's university, students vandalise VC's office as he resumes work

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Scores of students gathered at VC's lodge after learning that Podile was holding a press conference to announce that he was going to resume charge on Tuesday.

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

JNU orders probe into burning of Modi, Shah effigies on Dussehra

JNU orders probe into burning of Modi, Shah effigies on Dussehra

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India chose the visages of the PM and Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah to represent demon king Ravan.

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The BJP supporters assert that the appeal of Modi remains a big draw for voters.' 'While the Opposition's alliance is hoping to counter it with its social arithmetic.'

Keep us informed about Kanhaiya's movement: Police tells JNU

Keep us informed about Kanhaiya's movement: Police tells JNU

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

As part of efforts to provide foolproof security to Jawaharlal Nehru University Student's Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, the Delhi police has asked University authorities to inform them about the student leader's movements outside the campus and nature of his visits.

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Does Deepika not have the right to raise her voice in a democratic and peaceful manner on an issue she considers important?' 'Why should one view her only as an actor and not appreciate her role as a concerned citizen of the country?' ask Aftab Alam and Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

The seeds of the Modi Sarkar's defeat

The seeds of the Modi Sarkar's defeat

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The government has displayed a tin ear in its responses to the JNU protests by using the sedition law -- and by encouraging lawyers who wear their political affiliations on their sleeves to display utter contempt for the Constitution. The Modi Sarkar has over three years of its term to run. But it may well have already sown the seeds of defeat,' says Devangshu Datta.

The Abhijit Banerjee I know

The Abhijit Banerjee I know

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Uddalok Bhattacharya looks back at his friendship with 'Jhima', the Nobel Laureate.

JNU row: Delhi top cop makes u-turn, opposes Kanhaiya's bail

JNU row: Delhi top cop makes u-turn, opposes Kanhaiya's bail

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi on Tuesday made a u-turn from his earlier stand of not opposing Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea in the high court, saying it was due to "change in circumstances".

Proud of being jailed for sedition: Umar Khalid after release

Proud of being jailed for sedition: Umar Khalid after release

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Umar claimed that he was being labelled a terrorist because of Islam, which, he said, he did not practise.

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University

Anupam Kher on Umar: Those on bail are not Olympic heroes

Anupam Kher on Umar: Those on bail are not Olympic heroes

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Kher, who was at JNU campus for screening of his movie "Buddha in a traffic jam" made a reference of JNU Student's Union president Kanhaiya Kumar saying, "he is out on bail, he hasn't come back with a medal from Olympics that he should be accorded such huge welcome."

The BJP is far from winning the ideological war

The BJP is far from winning the ideological war

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'What the BJP will have to ensure in order to score an ideological victory is to demonstrate not only its commitment to the rule of law -- which is the first prerequisite -- but to introduce a sense of compassion,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Police grills JNUSU president Kanhaiya, Khalid and Anirban together

Police grills JNUSU president Kanhaiya, Khalid and Anirban together

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The questioning started in the wee hours of Friday and lasted for around five hours, before it resumed around 10.30 am.

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Protests were held outside the Uttar Pradesh Bhawan, Rajghat, India Gate, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Assam Bhawan and Delhi University where people voiced their opposition to the controversial changes introduced in the law.

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The former Naval chief said that the idea of nationalism is not restricted only to the military and its men and that booking students under such a law was 'ridiculous'.

'The fight is Modi versus We the People'

'The fight is Modi versus We the People'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'Caste and religion are part of old politics. People are realising it now.'

Kejriwal govt okays prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in sedition case

Kejriwal govt okays prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in sedition case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The police had filed a chargesheet against Kumar and others, including former Jawaharlal Nehru University students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya.

NSUI makes comeback in DUSU polls, bags president, VP posts

NSUI makes comeback in DUSU polls, bags president, VP posts

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

NSUI's Rocky Tusheed won the president's post by a margin of 1,590 votes while ABVP's Mahamedha Nagar defeated NSUI's Minakshi Meena by 2,624 votes to win the post of secretary.

'Actors don't come from another planet'

'Actors don't come from another planet'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

'Politics affects everything in your life...' 'It's a wrong perception that artistes should not talk about politics.'

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R S Reddy and M R Shah said if any State/Union Territory in exercise of their jurisdiction under the Disaster Management Act (DMA) has taken a decision that it is not possible to conduct the final year/terminal semester examination by September 30, then they can make an application to the UGC for extending the deadline.

Meet the man behind the 'Goli maar deta agar bandook hoti' remark

Meet the man behind the 'Goli maar deta agar bandook hoti' remark

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

This is not the first time that the BJP legislator has been embroiled in a controversy.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

We are afraid for Kanhaiya's life, says JNUSU president's brother

We are afraid for Kanhaiya's life, says JNUSU president's brother

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Speaking exclusively with M I Khan/ Rediff.com, Mankiant said that the family is afraid for Kanhaiya's life although the court's have guaranteed his security.

JNU row: HC reserves verdict on Kanahiya's bail plea for Mar 2

JNU row: HC reserves verdict on Kanahiya's bail plea for Mar 2

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Justice Pratibha Rani, before whom the Delhi police claimed that they have witnesses who have identified Kanhaiya and others raising anti-India slogans, will pronounce the order on March 2.

Kanhaiya campaigns for CPI candidate in Kerala

Kanhaiya campaigns for CPI candidate in Kerala

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Addressing an election rally at Pattambi, Kumar deplored the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi comparing Kerala with Somalia.

Man who threatened to kill Kanhaiya arrested

Man who threatened to kill Kanhaiya arrested

Rediff.com13 May 2016

A Special Cell team arrested Jani under Section 41(1) of CrPC and will hand him over to the New Delhi district police.

JNU, HCU among top 5 Indian universities

JNU, HCU among top 5 Indian universities

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released a list of top Indian universities across categories.

'My name is Umar Khalid, but I'm not a terrorist'

'My name is Umar Khalid, but I'm not a terrorist'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

In dramatic scenes, Umar Khalid, the Jawaharlal Nehru University student who had been untraceable after being accused of sedition, returned to the campus late on Sunday evening. Khalid turned up at JNU's administration block, where hundreds of students began to gather, and gave a rousing speech just shy of 14 minutes, insisting that he would stand his ground and asked that all students unite against the attacks on our country. This is what he had to say.

How the violence was unleashed at Delhi's Ramjas college

How the violence was unleashed at Delhi's Ramjas college

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'At Ramjas too, slogans for Kashmir's azaadi were heard. We won't let DU become JNU.'

Kanhaiya discharged from AIIMS, ends hunger strike

Kanhaiya discharged from AIIMS, ends hunger strike

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Kanhaiya, who is out on bail after his arrest in a sedition case, was admitted to AIIMS in a semi-conscious state on Thursday.

'Hindutva' forces may target Kanhaiya: Parents

'Hindutva' forces may target Kanhaiya: Parents

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

'If Kanhaiya can be attacked inside the court, who will assure us about his security now when he is back on the JNU campus?'

'Come teach traitors a lesson': Lawyer on FB before court attacks

'Come teach traitors a lesson': Lawyer on FB before court attacks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Between February 11 and 16, Chauhan has used the social media website nine times to urge lawyers to reach the court in time and "demonstrate their patriotism" and "teach traitors a lesson".