News for 'Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University'

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Colleges and universities across India have been asked to observe September 29 as Surgical Strike Day. Tell us what your college is doing to remember this memorable day in India's military history. Please share your stories and pictures with us.

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The protests, which started in the morning, is part of the agitation against the hostel manual and several other issues like restrictions by the administration on entry to the Parthasarathy Rocks, attempts to lock students' union office, according to the students.

Delhi government to file cases against 3 TV channels for airing 'doctored' JNU tapes

Delhi government to file cases against 3 TV channels for airing 'doctored' JNU tapes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The magisterial probe, ordered by the Delhi government, had found that out of seven videos sent to a Hydrabad-based forensic lab, three were doctored, including one clipping of a news channel.

Yoginder Alagh's Death Is A Loss To India

Yoginder Alagh's Death Is A Loss To India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

For Yoginder, it is a release from pain. But for us, his friends, it is the loss of a warm and generous life companion, says Nitin Desai of his 50-year association with the eminent economist who passed into the ages on December 6, 2022.

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in Odisha on its own, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Court raps Delhi Police for filing chargesheet against Kanhaiya without sanctions

Court raps Delhi Police for filing chargesheet against Kanhaiya without sanctions

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

"Why did you file (the chargesheet) without approval? You don't have a legal department," the court said.

After LS, Modi taunts Cong, Nehru in RS too

After LS, Modi taunts Cong, Nehru in RS too

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress alleging that the opposition party has become outdated and has always been against any kind of reservation.

Why students unions at universities must not be curbed

Why students unions at universities must not be curbed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The State is trying to curb the students movements, therefore, there are suspicions against some of the Subramanian report on education's recommendations, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Modi unveils Vivekananda statue in JNU, says nation above ideology

Modi unveils Vivekananda statue in JNU, says nation above ideology

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Giving priority to one's ideology over national interest has harmed the democratic system of the country a lot, Modi said in his address to students after unveiling the statue through video conferencing.

JNU row: Police custody of Umar, Anirban extended by 1 day

JNU row: Police custody of Umar, Anirban extended by 1 day

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A Delhi court on Monday allowed the custodial interrogation of two Jawaharlal Nehru University students, Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, arrested in a sedition case, by one more day.

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

A students' march against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Saturday featured issues beyond free speech, with "simmering discontent" against the Narendra Modi government finding expression through colours, posters and poetry.

Two JNU videos 'manipulated', says forensic report

Two JNU videos 'manipulated', says forensic report

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Out of seven videos sent by the Delhi government to the Hyderabad-based Truth Labs, two have been found to be tampered with while the rest were authentic, sources said.

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

"A few days back, Najeeb's mother had met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and requested for a CBI probe in the matter. In order to get a different perspective on the case and have a fresh look at the evidence, the matter was transferred from South District to Crime Branch yesterday," another senior officer said.

Court restricts Umar Khalid from speaking to media while on bail

Court restricts Umar Khalid from speaking to media while on bail

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

While ordering Khalid's release on bail for a week on Monday to attend the marriage related functions of his sister, the court imposed several conditions.

Court extends custody of Umar, Anirban by 2 more days

Court extends custody of Umar, Anirban by 2 more days

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The court extended the police custody of the duo, who had allegedly organised a controversial event at the Jawaharlal Nehru University on February 9 where anti-India slogans were said to have been raised, after police contended that they were required for further probe in the case.

'Hindutva forces have a grudge against Nehru since 1952 poll'

'Hindutva forces have a grudge against Nehru since 1952 poll'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'In the first elections, Hindutva forces got only 6% of the votes and won only 10 seats.' 'It was a great defeat for them.' 'They have held that grouse against Nehru since then.'

Kanhaiya's party AISF not to contest JNUSU polls

Kanhaiya's party AISF not to contest JNUSU polls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

AISF had for the first time independently contested elections and opened its account in the union polls with Kanhaiya, who was elected for the president's post.

BJP leader announces 5 lakh for cutting Kanhaiya's tongue; expelled

BJP leader announces 5 lakh for cutting Kanhaiya's tongue; expelled

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha leader, who had announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for cutting off Jawaharlal Nehru University Students union leader Kanhaiya Kumar's tongue, was on Saturday expelled from primary membership of the party for six years.

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

In a series of tweets on August 17, Rashid had alleged that the armed forces entered houses in Kashmir at night and "ransacked" them. She had also alleged that four men were called to an Army camp in Shopian and "interrogated (tortured)".

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The finance minister continues to be backed by the same policy team in charting out the broad strategy as in the few earlier Budgets.

6 states report fewer formal jobs for youth in Q2

6 states report fewer formal jobs for youth in Q2

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Six states out of 22 major states and Union Territories (UTs) generated fewer formal jobs for the youth in the September quarter than they did in the corresponding quarter a year ago, a Business Standard analysis of the data released by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) shows. States like Punjab (-12.4 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (-10.3 per cent), Jharkhand (- 7.2 per cent), Assam (-3.7 per cent), Gujarat (-3.4 per cent) and Rajasthan (-.1.1 per cent) saw further decline in the number of net new subscribers in the second quarter (Q2) of FY23 compared to the last year. The analysis did not include northeastern states, except for Assam. This is crucial as the subscribers in the 18-28 age group are seen as first-timers in the labour market, thus reflecting the robustness of the job market.

'Fix costumes or...': MP minister on Deepika's Pathaan song

'Fix costumes or...': MP minister on Deepika's Pathaan song

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Mishra, the spokesperson of the state government, also said Padukone has been a supporter of the 'tukde-tukde gang' as seen in the JNU case.

Case of abetment to suicide registered in JNU scholar death

Case of abetment to suicide registered in JNU scholar death

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The board at AIIMS including members belonging to SC/ST said Krishnan died due to asphyxia and no injury mark was found on the body.

'Why Manipur being allowed to go Afghanistan way'

'Why Manipur being allowed to go Afghanistan way'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have called his MLAs and ministers and said 'this should not happen in India. Manipur is not a part of any banana republic, I will not allow this to happen, talk it out, what is the problem'

JNU row: BJP MLA OP Sharma arrested, released over court assault

JNU row: BJP MLA OP Sharma arrested, released over court assault

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

BJP MLA O P Sharma, who was caught on camera beating a Communist Party of India activist at Patiala House court three days back, was arrested on Thursday.

11 Indian institutes among top 100 univs in emerging nations

11 Indian institutes among top 100 univs in emerging nations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay were ranked among the Top 40 as per Times Higher Education BRICS and Emerging Economies Rankings 2015.

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'India's first and longest-serving prime minister created -- or at the very least imagined -- a modern, democratic nation-State of the 20th century,' says Sunil Sethi.

Delhi riots: Accused committed crime against humanity, cops in chargesheet

Delhi riots: Accused committed "crime against humanity", cops in chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

It stated that by a 'sustained and well-oiled' campaign, they created an acute sense of fear and insecurity in the minds of the minority community.

No quota, no azadi, I want my razai: Slain Captain's final FB post

No quota, no azadi, I want my razai: Slain Captain's final FB post

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The 10 Para Special Forces officer was leading his men from the front in a complicated operation in a seven-storey building in Pampore where at least three terrorists had holed up.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Why this student is protesting the citizenship law

Why this student is protesting the citizenship law

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'I came for my national service. I am the son of people like Gandhiji, Nehru, Patel, Dr Ambedkar and Maulana Azad.'

Delhi riots: HC rejects Imam's plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings

Delhi riots: HC rejects Imam's plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A Delhi high court bench headed by Justice Mukta Gupta disposed of Imam's appeal for stay and requested the lower court to conclude on a "short date" the examination of the witnesses on which there is no dispute between the parties.

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

Sharjeel Imam said 'As-salamu alaykum', which shows...: police to court

Sharjeel Imam said 'As-salamu alaykum', which shows...: police to court

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Imam is accused of offenses relating to sedition, promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, imputations prejudicial to national integration, and public mischief under the Indian Penal Code, and indulging in unlawful activities under the UAPA.

Delhi CM Kejriwal, 5 others put on trial in Jaitley defamation case

Delhi CM Kejriwal, 5 others put on trial in Jaitley defamation case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Jaitley had filed the complaint alleging that the accused had defamed him in a controversy regarding Delhi and District Cricket Association when he headed it for over a decade.

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."

Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The rally from Raj Ghat to Jantar Mantar saw marchers fervently waving the tricolour and raising slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' with some of them saying that nothing is above 'nationalism'.

Paying fine doesn't mean I accept SC verdict: Bhushan

Paying fine doesn't mean I accept SC verdict: Bhushan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Bhushan, who deposited the fine with the apex court Registry over his two tweets seen as contempt of court, said that he has received contributions from several corners of the country for paying the fine, and a 'truth fund' will be created out of such contributions to provide legal aid to those who are prosecuted for dissenting opinions.

How Haryana Win Revives Modi Aura

How Haryana Win Revives Modi Aura

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

BIf you know this BJP, it will now go forward to Jharkhand and Maharashtra as if June 2024 never happened, notes Shekhar Gupta.