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Jawaharlal Nehru University

Public university in New Delhi, India

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Jawaharlal Nehru University: Public university in New Delhi, India
Jawaharlal Nehru University is a public research university located in Delhi, India. It was established in 1969 and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. The university is known for leading faculties and research emphasis on social sciences and applied sciences.

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From rebel to icon: How Sitaram Yechury's defiance made Indira Gandhi resign as JNU chancellor

Sitaram Yechury's political journey began as a student leader at JNU in 1974, marked by his defiance against Indira Gandhi during the Emergency. This activism defined his early career, leading to..
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Delhi court rejects bail plea of Umar Khalid in 2020 riots case

The former JNU student Umar Khalid has been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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Court rejects former JNU student leader Umar Khalid's bail plea in Delhi riots case

On Tuesday, the Karkardooma court in Delhi denied the bail application of former JNU student leader Umar Khalid in the larger conspiracy case related to the Delhi riots. Khalid, an accused in a UAPA..
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Congress may field Kanhaiya Kumar, Jai Prakash Agarwal & Udit Raj in Delhi

Congress is learned to have finalised its candidates for the three seats it is contesting in the capital in an alliance with Aam Aadmi Party. The interesting choice is that of former JNU Students Union..
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Supreme Court to hear Umar Khalid's bail plea on January 31

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned for January 31 the hearing of the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged..
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JNU walls sprayed with 'rebuild Babri Masjid' message ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration

The message "Rebuild Babri Masjid 6 December" was sprayed on the first floor of the School of Language 2 building, along with the name "NSUI"
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Climate link to Central Asian invasions, suggests Gujarat dig

The past two millennia in India have witnessed seven invasions from Central Asia, believed to be influenced by climatic conditions. A recent study conducted by researchers from IIT Kharagpur, ASI, PRL,..
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Six central universities have received Rs 826.28 crore more than last year

Six central universities, including JNU, DU, Jamia, AMU, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, and UoH, have received an additional Rs 826.28 crore compared to last year. The information was shared by..
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Bathinda cadet captain gets Chief of Air Staff’s Trophy, Commandant’s Silver Medal for standing first in order of merit in academics

Division Cadet Captain Vikram Singh of Bathinda got the Chief of Air Staff’s Trophy and Commandant’s Silver Medal for the cadet standing first in order of merit in academics in arts at the National..
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Complaint received over depiction of King Mahabali in Onam poster to support Hamas: JNU VC

The administration of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in India has received a complaint from students about a poster depicting King Mahabali draped in the colours of the Palestinian flag. The..
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Delhi students detained as they try to hold protest near Israeli embassy

Police on Monday detained some students as they tried to hold a protest near the Israeli embassy here in support of Palestine, officials said. Scores of students from JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia and..
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JNU to form committee to examine incidents of 'anti-national' slogans

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration will constitute a committee soon to look into the repeated incidents of 'anti-national' slogans being raised on campus.
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Hearing on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case adjourned

The Supreme Court has adjourned for four weeks the hearing on a bail plea filed by former JNU student Umar Khalid, who is charged under anti-terror law UAPA for his alleged involvement in the Delhi..
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Setback for CAA activists Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar: Know alleged link with 2019 Jamia violence

In a major setback for JNU activities Sharjeel Imam and Jamia's Safoora Zargar, the Delhi Court has plans to file fresh charges against the accused in the 2019 Jamia violence case.
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Who is JNU student Sharjeel Imam? Know all about 2019 Jamia violence case, anti-CAA protests

A court in Delhi decided to discharge JNU student Sharjeel Imam of all the charges filed against him during the 2019 Jamia violence case.
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BBC documentary row: After JNU, Jamia students detained over screening of 'India-The Modi Question'

Several students of Jamia Millia Islamia were detained on Wednesday for the screening of the controversial BBC documentary 'India: The Modi Question'.
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BBC documentary row: JNU students hold march, accuse ABVP of stone pelting

JNU Students' Union was allegedly unable to show a banned BBC documentary on PM Modi because of power outages and internet problems.
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Stone-pelting after BBC documentary ‘screened’ in JNU


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India-The Modi Question: JNU asks students to cancel screening of BBC documentary on PM Modi

Documentary on PM Modi: A strict disciplinary action may be initiated as per the University rules if it is not cancelled, JNU administration has said.
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Who is Shehla Rashid, former JNU student to face trial for her 2019 tweets about Indian Army

Shehla Rashid is accused of promoting enmity between different groups and indulging in acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony through her tweets.
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Several IIT-Delhi, JNU professors lose lakhs in fake housing scheme for DDA flats

Academics of JNU, IIT Delhi were dupes of crores of rupees by colleagues.
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Delhi riots case: Ex-JNU students' union leader Umar Khalid acquitted


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Haryana minister reacts to alleged incident of vandalism, defacement at JNU, slams 'forces' trying to break India

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij remarked in the wake of an alleged incident of vandalism and defacement at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
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'Brahmin Bharat chhodo': JNU campus defaced with anti-Brahmin slogans, female professor harassed

According to students, a female teacher was "taken hostage" by students after anti-Brahmin slogans appeared on JNU walls last night.
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In JNU, anti-hepatitis C drug re-positioned to treat malaria

In a breakthrough, researchers from the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have re-positioned an anti-hepatitis C drug, Alisporivir, to treat malaria caused by..
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CUET-PG results out, marks not 'normalised'

Unlike CUET-UG, NTA has announced subject-wise toppers for the postgraduate entrance exam. Among universities, BHU received the maximum number of 3.5 lakh applications, followed by JNU with 2.3 lakh.
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'Just paraphrasing the words of BR Ambedkar': JNU VC clarifies her 'caste of Gods' remarks

The JNU Vice Chancellor sparked controversy with her remarks when she talked about the "caste" of several Hindu gods.
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Lord Shiva must be from SC, ST community, no Hindu Gods upper caste: JNU VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit said none of the Gods, including Lakshmi, Shakti and Lord Jagannath, come from the so-called upper caste.
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JNU: ABVP president among 12 injured after security guards rough up students

JNU: As many as 12 students suffered injuries and are undergoing treatment, said ABVP activist Ambuj.
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JNU centre to assist those seeking jobs abroad


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Delhi: JNU professor abducted, assaulted following road rage incident

Sharad Baviskar, assistant professor at JNU lodged an FIR in Naraina police station.
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Who is Afreen Fatima, ex-JNU activist whose house was bulldozed after Prayagraj violence?

The house of Afreen Fatima and Javed Ahmed was razed by authorities in Prayagraj after violence took over the city on Friday last week.
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Protests erupt in JNU over razing of ex-student Afreen Fatima's house after Prayagraj violence

The students of JNU raised protests after the residence of former student Afreen Fatima was razed by the UP government after the Prayagraj violence.
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AISA activist accused of sexually harassing woman on JNU campus

JNU Dean of Students Welfare Sudhir Pratap Singh also said he is not aware of any such incident.
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JNU violence: Saffron flags, political posters removed, Delhi Police initiates legal action

Earlier, a scuffle was reported between two student groups at JNU allegedly over-serving of non-veg food during Ram Navami.
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95% students in JNU are nationalists, says VC Santishree Pandit | Exclusive

JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit ha spoken at length about the Ram Navami food controversy and other issues.
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JNU Violence: Did clashes break out during Ram Navami hawan?

The violence between two groups inside the JNU hostel broke out when students had raised objections against a hawan being conducted on Ram Navami.
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JNU students' clash: FIRs filed against JNUSU & ABVP


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JNU clash pre-planned, claim both sides; mess warden says they proposed veg food for Sunday


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JNU violence: Unknown ABVP members booked, university warns students

Two groups clashed at the Jawaharlal Nehru University's Kaveri Hostel on Sunday, with police saying six students were injured in the violence.
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Delhi police launches probe, logs FIR after groups clash in JNU over non-veg food on Ram Navami

After a brawl broke out in JNU over the consumption of non-veg food on Ram Navami, Delhi Police decided to launch a probe.
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ABVP, Left clash in JNU on Ram Navami; 15 students taken to Safdarjung Hospital

Violent clashes broke out between two student groups on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Sunday evening allegedly over the serving of non-vegetarian food in a hostel even as the other..
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Two student groups clash in JNU, some sustain injuries

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Manoj C has said that some students have sustained injuries.
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Two groups of students clash in JNU


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Ramdas Athawale points out mistakes in Shashi Tharoor's tweet, JNU gets a mention

Replying to the tweet, Ramdas Athawale pointed out the spelling errors that the MP had made. But the most funny part was that JNU was dragged into it.
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Centre must explain selection of new JNU VC: Maharashtra minister


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JNU VC Name on viral notice: Conspiracy against me, never had a Twitter account

The controversial Twitter account by the name @SantishreeD has now been deactivated. There have been no tweets from the account since May 2021.
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JNU V-C M Jagadesh Kumar appointed UGC chairman

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) vice chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar was on Friday appointed the chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC). Kumar, who has been the vice chancellor of JNU since 2016,..
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'Girls should know how to draw line': JNU's 'misogynistic' notice on sexual harassment draws criticism

JNU's latest notice on sexual harassment has drawn harsh criticism from student bodies for its 'misogynistic' nature.
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