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Maharashtra SIR extension keeps teachers away from classrooms as unit tests face delays

Teachers deployed as BLOs for over a month will continue election-related work until August 17, with the draft electoral rolls now scheduled to be released on August 24. Schools across Maharashtra have reported reduced teaching time, limited staff and difficulties in conducting unit tests, while educators say prolonged deployment is affecting classroom teaching and the academic schedule

AMU students ‘expel’ Vice Chancellor and Registrar

The teachers and non-teaching staff support AMU students in their decision after administration failed to protect students from police

AMU student robbed of his dreams due to police violence

Tariq, a PhD student had to have his hand amputated after a tear gas shell fell on it

Student has to have his hand amputated following police action: AMU

 Yet another young student, a Muslim is victim of...

Bollywood’s Conscience Speak: Celebs against anti- CAA violence at Jamia, AMU

Young and old, celebrities speak up in a collective voice against police brutality

Disproportionate and extraordinary use of force by police at AMU: Fact-finding team

In the wee hours of Monday morning, three lawyers entered the premises of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Here is what they found.

Aftermath of clashes at AMU

On December 15, two historically Muslim universities; Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU) and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) saw a crackdown against protesting students by police and security personnel. But the repercussions at AMU were graver, with students being forced to vacate their hostel rooms and go back home.

JMIU students asked to sign declaration that says police didn’t enter hostel

After clashes rocked the Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU)...

Jamia Millia Islamia VC supports the students, condemns horrifying Police violence

In a video released by Jamia Milia Islamia University,...

Delhi police actions barbaric: Jamia

The govt is using the police to vilify Jamia students protest and further militarise the campus

AMU students back Jamia brethren, police attack them too!

Image Courtesy: PTIOn Sunday, within hours of laying siege...

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