The Latest Breaking News from JNU

From vanguard to bystanders: What happened to teachers’ collective voice?

Teachers in India have no shortage of reasons to protest, and this month many of them have.

Newslaundry · Sep 22

Nasera Sharma: The journalist who interviewed Khomeini and Khamenei, then found her voice in fiction

From Journalistic Coups to Literary Heights details the life of Sahitya Akademi recipient Nasera Sharma, chronicling her transition from interviewing Iranian leaders in the 1980s to crafting empathetic, culturally rich Hindi literature.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

NCERT reconstitutes textbook development team for Class 11, 12 political science; at least 4 members have RSS links

NCERT has formed a new team for Classes XI and XII political science textbooks. This team will be tasked with integrating Indian knowledge systems and cultural rootedness into the curriculum. At least four members have documented connections with RSS-affiliated organisations. The Class XI book is due by November this year…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

'Paper leak agitation is a culmination of years of Left activism, not revival': AISA's Neha Bora

Left student groups provided visual language and organizational support for the recent protest. These organizations offered a political narrative and creative elements to the movement. Their participation was an inevitable continuation of years of campus activism. The Left's slogans and visual campaigns gained significant popularity among young participants. This experience…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe lands her in trouble, over 200 academicians criticise

Among those who signed the letter are Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University; Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, JNU Vice Chancellor; Nageshwar Rao, former IGNOU VC; TG Sitharam, former director of IIT Guwahati; Amit Patra, director of IIT BHU, and around 210 others.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

As DU reopens, students decode ‘thinly veiled threats’ and Jantar Mantar protests

There were fewer students than usual in Delhi University’s North Campus this week, as most of those who had joined days earlier were attending their orientation. You could find students across Hindu College, the Faculty of Law, Daulat Ram College, St Stephen's College and Hansraj College holding a piece of…

Newslaundry · Jul 30

'Withdraw posts or face action': Kapil Sibal slams DU, JNU VCs for 'threatening' students

Kapil Sibal criticised Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University for advising students to stay away from Jantar Mantar protests over the NEET paper leak, calling the directives "threatening" and warning of legal action if they are not withdrawn. He also assured students of legal support if they participate peacefully and…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

JNU warns students against Jantar Mantar protests; cautions violations may invite legal, disciplinary action

After Delhi University, JNU has advised students and faculty to stay away from Jantar Mantar protests over the NEET-UG paper leak, citing safety concerns and Supreme Court directions. JNU also cautioned against irresponsible social media activity, warning that violations could invite legal consequences and disciplinary action under the university’s code…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

NITI member backs MCQ format for entrance tests: 'Helps test candidates' intelligence in less time'

NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das has defended the use of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for university entrance exams, including for institutions like JNU. He argued that MCQs effectively test intelligence and the ability to connect ideas, rather than rote memorization. This stance comes amidst criticism that the format may not adequately…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial

Exclusive: Activist tells of his life as one of India’s most prominent political prisoners and his opposition to the government of Narendra Modi

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30