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UGC Guidelines 2026: AISA Protest at Delhi University followed by sexual abuse allegations amid police presence
Delhi university has seen persistent protest by Ambedkarite and left groups demanding implementation of the UGC Guidelines 2026 that were summarily stayed by the Supreme Court; in one such, a confrontation during a mobilisation over UGC equity regulations, AISA women leaders were subject to brute and allegedly sexualised threats, while a right-wing YouTuber filed a separate assault complaint; police have registered parallel FIRs
Non veg food ‘ban’: Student group plans protest at Delhi’s Hansraj College
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Student groups clash in Lucknow University on Rohith Vemula’s death anniversary
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Savitri rally to be held in Thane on January 3 for the first time
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