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Prof. Pandit described the UGC rules as "totally unnecessary" and "irrational."
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Pandit described the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations as "totally unnecessary" and "irrational".
The order, issued by Proctor Prof. Manoj Kumar imposes a strict one-month ban on all public meetings, processions, demonstrations, protests, and related activities across its campuses, effective immediately from February 17.
In the clip, a group of male students is seen harassing a Catholic nun by making sexually explicit remarks and references to adult film industry figures and platforms.
Educational institutes are finding novel ways to squeeze students. One of them is hostel fees.
The backlog adversely affect the diversity of academic leadership, the quality and perspective of research output, the mentoring of students from marginalized backgrounds, and the overall inclusive character of central universities.
Police claim the protesters, waving Suheldev Army flags and banners, raised slogans, used abusive language against the administration, and disrupted public order despite warnings.
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, in his reply stated that the university has received adequate financial support for its permanent campus development.
Over 100 Campuses Set to Protest: All India Forum for Equity Challenges Stay on UGC Equity Norms
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued an official notice to the Secretary, Ministry of Education (Department of Higher Education), and the Director of IIM Bangalore, directing them to submit a factual response to a representation filed by Nagsen Sonare, National President of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Association of Engineers (BANAE), on or before February 16.
A student named Sanjay recounted that while they were studying on campus, a group suddenly attacked them, causing injuries to many.
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