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Focusing on colleges, universities, and research institutions, this page assesses how academic freedom is protected or restricted in India’s higher education landscape. It investigates issues such as faculty autonomy, campus censorship, regulatory control, political influence, and student rights. The content highlights case studies, policy developments, and ongoing debates that shape the freedom to teach, learn, and research.
Former Delhi University ad-hoc professor booked for opening ‘pakoda’ stall outside varsity
7 March 2024 | The Indian Express
DU to female students, teachers: Register on NaMo app to attend Women’s Day event
7 March 2024 | The Indian Express
Verdict of Acquittal for Professor G.N. Saibaba
Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court | 5 March 2024
Bombay High Court acquits DU ex-professor G.N. Saibaba, five others in Maoist link case
5 March 2024 | The Hindu
JNU VC 'usurping powers', flouting UGC regulations on CAS promotions, JNUTA alleges
Anu Parthiban | 5 March 2024 | news.careers360
Annual festival can’t be named ‘Intifada’, Kerala University tells students union
Shaju Philip | 4 March 2024 | The Indian Express
'Sovereign decision': India After UK Academic Claims Denied Entry Into Country
29 February 2024 | India Today
Hindi Varsity VC Draws HC Ire for Suspending Students Sans Hearing
Vaibhav Ganjapure | 29 February 2024 | Times of India
DU: Shaheed Bhagat Singh (Evening) College Principal Complains Against DUSU Leader Tushar Dedha
28 February 2024 | Edex Live
‘Immigration Officials Spoke of Orders From Delhi’: Academic Deported Ahead of Karnataka Govt Event
26 February 2024 | The Wire
Express View on Jindal university and free speech: Stain on campus
22 February 2024 | The Indian Express
Second IIPS Student Arrested For Allegedly Posting Against Celebration of Ram Temple Ceremony
Sukanya Shantha | 21 February 2024 | The Wire
Students, Alumni of Jindal University Protest Suspension of Organisers of Ram Mandir Discussion
Atul Ashok Howale | 21 February 2024 | The Wire
UGC instructs universities and HEIs to promote awareness of new criminal laws and debunk misconceptions surrounding them
20 February | Financial Express
‘Manhandled, told to vacate hostels in middle of the night’, allege two suspended Jindal university students
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 20 February 2024 | The Indian Express
Wardha University: Despite HC Granting Relief to Expelled Research Scholars, Varsity Continues to Shut its Doors
Ayanabha Banerjee | 19 February 2024 | The Mooknayak
Gag order on IIM-Bangalore professor for ‘violating’ institute’s service rules
Sruthy Susan Ullas | 18 February 2024 | Times of India
‘Liberal bastion' bid to gag activist Bezwada Wilson's lecture at Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 18 February 2024 | The Telegraph
Union education minister to head TISS Society, Tata Trusts to have 1 member
Yogita Rao | 17 February 2024 | Times of India
Jindal university suspends two students for ‘Ram temple discussion, putting up posters’
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 16 February 2024 | The Indian Express
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