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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.
‘Why Invite a Problem That Does Not Exist?’: High Court Asks JNU on Holding Professor’s VRS
Sohini Ghosh | 19 August 2025 | The Indian Express
Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Bars Faculty from Public Criticism of Govt Policies, Institutional Matter
19 August 2025 | The Times of India
Viswa-Bharati Denies Permission for a Lecture on Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen
19 August 2025 | The Wire
Students Refuse to Enter Classrooms as Army Law College Pune Protest Continues on Day 11
Soham Shah | 18 August 2025 | The Indian Express
Rajasthan Govt Says No Student Union Polls This Academic Year, Citing NEP, Disruption of Academic Schedules
15 August 2025 | Maktoob Media
Four AMU Proctorial Team Members Resign Amid Allegations of Mistreatment of Protesting Students
15 August 2025 | Maktoob Media
IIT Kharagpur Withdraws Action against Teachers’ Leaders as Part of Peace Initiative
Subhankar Chowdhury | 14 August 2025 | The Telegraph
Kolkata Police to Seek Custody of JU Alumnus Held for ‘Attack’ on Edu Minister
14 August 2025 | Economic Times
Defying CM’s Stand, Kannur University Orders Principals to Submit ‘Action Plan’ for Partition Horrors Day
12 August 2025 | Onmanorama.com
After ‘Bharat Mata’ Portrait Row, Kerala Governor Faces Flak over ‘Partition Horror Day’ Directive
Aneesa PA | 12 August 2025 | The Print
Indian Army Organizes Special Program on 'Operation Sindoor' at Punjabi University
09 August 2025 | Babushahi.com
TISS VC Badri Narayan Tiwari's Appointment under Scrutiny after RJD MP's Objection
Aranya Shankar | 09 August 2025 | The Federal
AMU Students Assaulted, Dragged by UP Police during Peaceful Protest against Fee Hike
Fida Fathima | 09 August 2025 | Maktoob Media
MP Education Dept Holds Workshop on Yagnas, Computer Learning in Consonance with Dharma
Shruti Tomar | 08 August 2025 | Hindustan Times
Lecture Dedicated to Activist Jesuit Priest in India Cancelled Due To Hindu Nationalists
Nirmala Carvalho | 08 August 2025 | Crux
‘Repression, Not Reform’: TISS Hyderabad Students Condemn New Campus Guidelines; UGC Code Violation Alleged
Vikas Kumar Pandit | 07 August 2025 | News by Careers 360
Intensifying Protests: Why Fear Student Elections? Gehlot Challenges CM Bhajanlal
Geetha Sunil Pillai | 06 August 2025 | The Mooknayak
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