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National Governance & Policy 04 Oct 2026, 02:59 PM IST

AMU Protests Escalate as Students Block Four Gates; Proctor Says 'Outsider' Detained from Hostel

Tensions at Aligarh Muslim University intensified on Tuesday as protesting students blocked all four entry gates during an agitation demanding long-delayed students' union elections. The university proctor said an 'outsider' was detained from a hostel, underscoring the administration's concerns over security and the widening scope of the unrest.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory5h ago

Delhi High Court: Muslim Marriage Cannot Override POCSO, Child Consent Has No Legal Force

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a marriage recognised under Muslim personal law cannot shield a man from prosecution under the POCSO Act if the wife was below 18 at the time of sexual intercourse. Justice Sanjeev Narula said personal law may determine the validity of a marriage, but it cannot create an exception to a secular criminal statute where Parliament has provided none.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Muslim Youth League takes SIR protest to streets across Malappuram, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The Muslim Youth League has escalated its campaign against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls with street protests across Malappuram, accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of weakening the electoral process. Large rallies, including a major march in Kottakkal, drew thousands of workers and broadened the agitation into a wider critique of public policy and democratic rights.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 10:28 AM IST

IUML, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Steering UDF Government, Says BJP Leader K. Surendran

BJP leader K. Surendran has accused the IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind of exerting decisive influence over the UDF-led government in Kerala, alleging that the Muslim League has been shaping governance decisions since the administration took office. The remarks sharpen political tensions in the state and revive a long-running contest over the ideological direction and policy autonomy of the ruling coalition.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Secular Unity Ahead of Protest at Jantar Mantar

Mehbooba Mufti has urged secular-minded citizens to participate in a protest organized by the Monitoring Committee for Indian Muslims at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on September 29. The protest aims to address pressing issues faced by the Muslim community in India.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Press Club Condemns Detention of Journalists Covering Jantar Mantar Protest, Calls It Grave Threat to Press Freedom

The Press Club of India has condemned the detention of two journalists, Frontline's Vedaant Lakhera and The Wire's Mohammad Irfan, while they were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The club said both reporters were wearing press IDs and described the police action as deeply troubling, while also criticising a separate West Bengal Police FIR against Maktoob Media as an attack on independent journalism.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM IST

Calicut University Moves to Curb Party Flags in Hostels Amid Campus Discipline Push

Calicut University is considering action to restrict the display of political party flags in its hostels, a move that signals a tighter approach to campus discipline and the visible projection of partisan identity in student residential spaces. The proposal comes amid broader concerns over the politicisation of university life and the administration’s effort to assert institutional neutrality.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM IST

About 100 Maharani Cluster University Guest Lecturers Protest Over Pay Arrears, Threaten Hunger Strike

Nearly 100 guest lecturers at Maharani Cluster University have been boycotting classes for a week over unresolved salary-related grievances, escalating pressure on the Karnataka government to intervene. The lecturers have warned that they may begin a hunger strike if their demands are not addressed immediately, raising concerns about academic disruption and the broader precarity of contractual teaching staff.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 10:33 PM IST

Maharani Cluster University Guest Lecturers Intensify Protest Over Pay Delays, Warn of Hunger Strike

About 100 guest lecturers at Maharani Cluster University have been boycotting classes for a week in protest over unresolved salary-related grievances, escalating pressure on the institution and the state government. The lecturers have warned that they may begin a hunger strike if their demands are not addressed immediately, raising concerns about academic disruption and wider labour unrest in the higher education sector.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

SRM-A.P. Enters THE World University Rankings 2027, Signalling India’s Expanding Higher-Education Reach

SRM University-AP has been featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, a marker that places the Andhra Pradesh institution within a globally watched benchmark for academic performance and institutional credibility. The inclusion underscores the growing visibility of Indian private universities in international ranking systems and reflects the intensifying competition among domestic institutions to demonstrate research strength, teaching quality and global engagement.

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World Politics & DiplomacyRecently

Alleged Rape Probe Throws Indian University Into Turmoil as Hostels Empty

Police are trying to verify allegations that a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University in northern India, a case that has rapidly escalated into a campus-wide crisis. The claim has triggered panic among students, a sharp security response, and a wave of hostel departures, underscoring how sexual violence allegations can destabilize institutions before facts are fully established.

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