Jawaharlal Nehru University

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

 JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya on Monday said the decision to rusticate them from the varsity was "unacceptable" and termed as "farce" the inquiry by a high-level committee even as the students' union threatened a countrywide campaign on the matter.

Apr 25, 2016, 23:13 PM IST

Modi government all about 'selfies & jumlas': Kanhaiya Kumar

JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Saturday came down heavily on the Narendra Modi dispensation, terming it a "Government of selfies and jumlas" as he pushed for enactment of a law to prevent caste-based prejudice in educational institutions.

Apr 23, 2016, 23:51 PM IST

"How will Dr Kanhaiya Kumar treat his patients?" Niranjan Pal of Veer Sena confused between PhD or MBBS

After being called a traitor, anti-national and anarchist, following an event at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi, now JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar's bashers are worried about the kind of 'treatment' he will give to his patients once he becomes a doctor. 

Apr 23, 2016, 13:40 PM IST

Kanhaiya Kumar's Mumbai event shifted to Tilak Nagar from Worli

The organisers of event said the venue had to be changed allegedly under "pressure" from Sangh Pariwar constituents.

Apr 23, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

Pune Police wants to cancel Kanhaiya Kumar's rally scheduled for April 24?

Kanhaiya Kumar is scheduled to hold rally in Pune on April 24.

Apr 22, 2016, 13:03 PM IST

Kanhaiya Kumar to meet FTII Pune students

After his visit to Nagpur, JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar will next week meet the students of FTII here who had protested against Gajendra Chauhan's appointment as the chairman of the institute.

Apr 15, 2016, 20:48 PM IST

JNU amends admission policy, reduces grace marks for women

JNU has reduced the compulsory grace points given to women candidates as it amended its admission policy after nearly a decade.

Apr 15, 2016, 20:28 PM IST

JNU row: Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya to be rusticated; Rs 10,000 fine for Kanhaiya Kumar?

Jawaharlal Nehru University students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who allegedly organised the pro-Afzal Guru event at the campus on February 9, are likely to be rusticated, a report said on Monday.

Apr 11, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

Afzal Guru row: Another scholar alleges JNU denied fellowship

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students union general secretary Rama Naga on Saturday alleged that the university has denied him fellowship citing his suspension due to the Afzal Guru controversy, a day after another JNU scholar Shweta Raj had levelled the same allegations against the varsity.

Apr 09, 2016, 21:36 PM IST

Forget Kanhaiya Kumar, Malyalam singer Pushpavathy is the new face of 'Azadi': See why

Months after Jawaharlal Nehru Students' Union (JNUSU) leader Kanhaiya Kumar rose to fame with Azadi slogans, famous Malayalam singer Pushpavathy Poypadathu's new song has given a new dimension to the inspiring slogans.

Apr 09, 2016, 16:03 PM IST

Pro-Left students leaders pitch for united struggle

University student union leaders in the forefront of a standoff with the BJP government at the Centre on Friday stressed on a "united struggle" with JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, dubbing the issue as one between "Sanghistan and Hindustan".

Apr 08, 2016, 23:22 PM IST

Petition in Pune court seeks to prevent Kanhaiya Kumar's visit

A petition filed in the Pune civil court on Tuesday sought to restrain JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar from visiting Pune on the occasion of Babasaheb Ambedkar's birth anniversary on April 14.

Apr 05, 2016, 21:21 PM IST

HRD Ministry ranks JNU, Hyderabad Central University among top four varsities in India

Jawaharlal Nehru University and Hyderabad Central University, which recently faced controversies, have figured in top four rankings released by the union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD).

Apr 04, 2016, 21:38 PM IST

Kanhaiya Kumar calls ranking of JNU at 3 in list of central varsities as 'ridiculous'

  Kanhaiya Kumar has said that it was "ridiculous" that Jawaharlal Nehru University has been ranked number 3 in the country by the Union HRD Ministry. 

Apr 04, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

Why this 'Azadi' ad featuring JNU's Kanhaiya Kumar lookalike is going viral - Watch now

After 'Azadi' slogans at prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi took Indian politics by storm, the new video advertisement of travel portal Yatra.com has gone viral on social media for similar slogans of 'Azadi'.

Apr 04, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Like Tamil Nadu, will BJP oppose slapping of sedition charges on JNU students, asks JNUSU

 JNU Students' Union Vice-President Shehla Rashid on Saturday asked BJP if it would come out against slapping of sedition charges on JNU students just like it had condemned its invocation against anti-liquor protesters in Tamil Nadu.

Apr 02, 2016, 21:57 PM IST

Arun Jaitley justifies action against JNU, Hyderabad university students

Justifying action against JNU and Hyderabad University students, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said if slogans are openly raised for persons who bombed Mumbai or attacked Parliament then one must expect some "ideological reaction" from those who do not agree with this.

Apr 01, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Kanhaiya Kumar responds to Kirron Kher's criticism on 1984 anti-Sikh riots remark

Kanhaiya Kumar is facing flak for apparently suggesting there was a difference between the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Mar 31, 2016, 11:30 AM IST

Sedition row fallout? JNU sees decline in applications for admission

The Jawaharlal Nehru University has witnessed a decline in fresh applications for admission to various courses offered by the prestigious university.

Mar 31, 2016, 09:17 AM IST

Amid sedition row JNU sees dip in applications for admission

Amid a row over its students being charged for sedition, JNU has received over 76,000 applications for admission to the upcoming academic session for around 2700 seats in various programmes offered at the university, 3000 less than previous year.

Mar 30, 2016, 20:55 PM IST