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Left maintains JNUSU foothold, absence of alliance gives ABVP a chance
Left has maintained a foothold in the JNU Students Union (JNUSU) elections; ABVP sneaks in as multiple candidatures muddy the fight
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Kashmiri student urges PM to restore 4G internet
In an open letter to the PM, the student says how internet is the only way for students to keep up with their syllabus and poor speed is a deterrent
Remove Najma Akhtar as Jamia VC: Search committee member writes to President
Ramakrishna Ramaswamy’s said her position as VC should be revoked post objection by the Central Vigilance Commission a year ago
Free speech must for students, IITB alumni to director
Two alumnus of the prestigious, Powai based IIT, Bombay, have in an open letter to the Institute's director urged that the robust traditions of free speech and dissent be upheld on campus
In K’taka anganwadis: No toilets, no ventilation and no water
A report has found that children and employees at these anganwadi centers are bereft from the most basic amenities
Activists meet resolves to make right to education (RTE) plank for assembly polls: Bihar
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IIT Kharagpur admin cancels seminar on ‘identity and citizenship’
Students protest undemocratic stand of the admin, univ officials say programme can’t be held on campus
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