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News18
6 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
India's Operation Sindoor: A Strategic Shift in Counterterror Doctrine?
Last Updated:July 01, 2025, 11:12 IST Videos World | "Every bit of it. From strategic change in India's doctrine on terrorism, to the individual technologies...": US Defence expert John Spencer (@SpencerGuard) on what intrigued him most about precision ops to public messaging and tech integration — Spencer says "every bit of it" signals a strategic evolution in how India now responds to terrorism, in stark contrast to its posture post the 2008 Mumbai examines how India's use of intelligence, technology, and psychological ops this time has caught the world's attention — and why global militaries are watching also talks about why he thinks India's response this time was different from its response to 2008 Mumbai attacks@Zakka_Jacob | n18oc_world News18 Mobile App - More from world Azerbaijan Alleges Torture Deaths, Russia Demands Journalists' Release, Armenia Slams "Interference" "Review Sharaa, HTS…' Trump Lifts Sanction as Israel Eyes Ties, Syria Govt Ordered Alawite Massacre? 'Porky Pig...': Elon Musk Slams Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill', Says 'Time For New Party' | News18 trending news India Women Vs England Women Live Score, 2nd T20I: Smriti Mandhana In Focus As IND Aim For 2-0 Lead 2-year-old sexually assaulted by neighbour in Delhi's Bawana Sakshi, Jaismine, Lakshya Chahar advance at World Boxing Cup JNU to hold entrance exam for two PhD courses not covered under UGC-NET latest news
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
JNU admin, students spar over meeting invites as hunger strike completes day 4
By Vishu Adhana New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The JNU administration and Students' Union (JNUSU) are at loggerheads over the stakeholders' meeting invite list, even as the students' indefinite hunger strike completes its fourth day on Monday. The protest is set to enter its fifth day on Tuesday. The student body has requested that all stakeholders meet over the demand to reinstate the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE) for PhD admissions, as well as a rollback of the university's decision to bar June 2025 UGC-NET aspirants. Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit, in a letter to the students, said the meeting-- originally scheduled for July 1-- stands postponed as several stakeholders would only be available after July 2. While agreeing to an all-stakeholders meeting, she insisted that if JNUTA (JNU Teachers' Association) is invited, then equal representation must be given to JNUTF (JNU Teachers' Federation) as well, since there are 'two teachers' bodies.' 'It is your organisation, JNUSU, and your responsibility to be inclusive. If you want JNUTA, then I will have to invite JNUTF too,' she wrote. This triggered sharp opposition from JNUSU, which accused the administration of selectively legitimising JNUTF--a teachers' group the union describes as aligned with the RSS--while sidelining recognised academic bodies. 'JNUTA is the recognised teachers' union and a permanent invitee to the Academic Council. JNUTF is just an organisation,' the union said in a letter sent Monday evening. Reacting to the development, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar told ANI, 'The administration wants to involve JNUTF, which is an RSS-linked teachers' body. We have asked for an all-stakeholders meeting, and from the teachers' end, JNUTA already represents them. Why especially include JNUTF?' He added that the strike will continue until all demands are met. The union further claimed that the administration's insistence on inviting the Joint Secretary of JNUSU, who has not participated in the JNUEE movement, appears to be an attempt to delay dialogue and cater to 'certain political interests.' 'This deadlock is being deliberately prolonged to avoid addressing the legitimate concerns of the students,' the JNUSU office bearers--Nitish Kumar (President), Manisha (Vice-President), and Munteha Fatima (General Secretary)--wrote. They reiterated their four key demands: reinstatement of the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE), rollback of CUET/NET-based admissions, university-led conduct of JNUEE with logistical and financial support, and filling of vacant seats along with resolution of academic delays. The union also reminded the administration that three weeks ago, it had shared the results of a student referendum that overwhelmingly supported the return of JNUEE, but received no response. 'The student community is deeply concerned that these tactics are part of a larger effort to delegitimise JNUSU and weaken the students' movement. However, students remain resolute in their demand for justice and transparency,' the union said. (ANI)
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
JNU students' union launches hunger strike over PhD admission norms, demands bringing back in-house test
Written by Sharmistha Shivhare The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) and the administration are locked in a tussle over PhD admissions. On June 26, the union launched an indefinite hunger strike demanding the reinstatement of the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE) for PhD admissions. It has also called for a rollback of the decision to bar those who took the UGC-NET (University Grants Commission–National Eligibility Test) in June from applying. According to the PhD prospectus for the 2025–26 academic session, released earlier this month, only candidates who qualified for the UGC-NET in June 2024 or December 2024 will be considered for admission — effectively excluding those who appeared for the June 2025 exam. The JNUSU claimed the move unfairly disqualifies a large section of prospective applicants, particularly those from the 2023 MA batch. 'Many students had been preparing with the assumption that the June 2025 NET would be valid. The administration made this decision without informing anyone in advance,' said JNUSU Vice-President Manisha. 'Those part of the hunger strike have experienced a drop in blood sugar levels. I've lost 2.5 kg myself. But we won't budge until our demands are heard,' she added. The administration, as per the students, has justified the PhD admission norms by citing a delay in the academic calendar. In 2024, PhD classes began in January instead of July, and the new prospectus notes that the timeline for this year's admissions has been adjusted to bring the calendar back on track. However, students argued that this explanation fails to justify the lack of prior communication. In a written response to the JNUSU, Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit has stated that the administration last year had asked all deans and chairpersons to consider conducting the JNUEE, but none agreed to take responsibility for organising it. She added that many academic units instead preferred using the NET or CUET (Common University Entrance Test). The V-C further said that data presented by the Director of Admissions showed CUET to be more inclusive and accessible, particularly for students from reserved categories. The JNUSU, however, contended that this undermines democratic access to education, especially for students from marginalised backgrounds. On May 24, the union held a campus-wide referendum on reinstating JNUEE, in which 93% of those who voted supported its return, it said. Despite repeated requests, the union claimed the V-C has refused to meet elected representatives unless all central panel office bearers — along with the Joint Secretary from the ABVP — are present. Students have also raised three other demands: -Stop the eviction of PhD scholars from hostels before their thesis submission. -Revoke all ongoing proctorial inquiries against students. -Increase the MCM (Merit-cum-Means) scholarship to Rs 5,000 and abolish the 'Rationalising Committee' reportedly reviewing scholarship norms. So far, a total of eight students have joined the hunger strike near the Administrative Block, including Manish, Nitish Kumar (JNUSU President), and student councillors Antariksha and Krishnapriya. (Sharmistha Shivhare is an intern with The Indian Express)
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
JNU Students Union Vs Administration: PhD Entrance, UGC-NET Ban At Core
New Delhi: As the hunger strike by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) enters its fourth day, the standoff between the union and the administration intensifies over the demand to reinstate the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE) for PhD admissions, as well as a rollback of the university's decision to bar June 2025 UGC-NET aspirants. The indefinite strike called by the union office-bearers continues even as Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit has said that the university's deans are not in favor of conducting the in-house test. In an open letter dated June 26, JNUSU's President Nitish Kumar, Vice President Manisha, and General Secretary Munteha Fatima wrote to the Vice Chancellor of an assurance allegedly made during a 17-day hunger strike last August, to reinstate JNUEE for the 2025-26 academic session. They accused the administration of ignoring feedback from academic units and using excuses of "lack of funds" to stall the entrance test. The students argued this undermines equitable admissions and benefits ideological affiliates of the RSS and ABVP. They also expressed frustration at repeated refusals by the VC to meet them, charging that her insistence on having all four office bearers present was undemocratic. Responding on June 27, Vice Chancellor Pandit stated that she had asked all deans last year to take responsibility for conducting JNUEE, but none provided any written commitment. "Many deans opted for NET and CUET instead," she wrote, citing their wider reach and improved participation of reserved categories. She noted, as a democratic head of the institution she had to respect their decision. Denying the charge of apathy, the Vice Chancellor said she had met all four union members earlier, adding that for future discussions all four members of JNUSU should be present (referring to ABVP-affiliated JNUSU member). "JNUSU is a panel of four members, and anyone left out makes it undemocratic," she said. In their response, the three protesting Left-affiliated JNUSU office-bearers questioned the VC's claim, arguing that several deans and chairpersons had in fact expressed support for JNUEE. The union maintains that the administration is unfairly shifting the responsibility for organising the exam onto the deans. They also demanded clarity on the Rs 5,000 per-student cost estimate for conducting JNUEE. The union has written seeking a comprehensive meeting with university authorities, including representatives of the JNU Teachers' Association to address what they call a "fragmented" and "exclusionary" admission process. While also rejecting the VC's insistence on the presence of the fourth union member-Joint Secretary Vaibhav Meena, who supports CUET/NET, and has not been part of their campaign. Meanwhile, JNU has already opened its online PhD applications for the current academic year, with the submission window running from June 26 to July 7. Viva-voce rounds are scheduled for the end of July, and the first merit list is expected on August 11. As the hunger strike at Sabarmati T-point continues, JNUSU president Nitish Kumar, Vice President Manisha, and General Secretary Munteha Fatima maintain that their protest would go on until the administration agrees to reinstate the JNUEE and engage in a wider, transparent dialogue on admissions policy.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
CUET UG 2025 chaos: No results, no answers, growing fury against NTA
CUET UG 2025 Result Delay: The delay in CUET UG 2025 results has triggered nationwide frustration among students, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) coming under intense scrutiny from students, parents, and educators. With no official result date announced and complete silence from authorities, thousands of aspirants have taken to social media, not just to protest the delay, but to question the credibility and transparency of the institution itself. Launched as a common entrance test for admissions to over 250 universities, CUET UG was hailed as a step toward streamlining the undergraduate admissions process. However, this year, the exam has become a flashpoint for criticism, seen as a reflection of growing mismanagement and a lack of communication by the NTA. For lakhs of students waiting to plan their admissions, apply for hostels, scholarships, or participate in counselling, the delay has thrown their futures into uncertainty. CUET UG 2025 Result: Heavy criticism of NTA The NTA is facing sharp criticism, with many accusing it of repeated failures in conducting national-level exams. From allegations of NEET paper leaks to technical issues and poor planning, trust in the agency appears to be at an all-time low. Concerns over CUET UG 2025 have added fuel to the fire. Reputed educators and public figures have raised doubts over the integrity and handling of the exam. Tejasva Shukla posted a scathing remark on X (formerly Twitter): 'Shut NTA. It's absolutely the worst institution. It fails lakhs of students every single time. Last time it was NEET when question papers were set for money. Now, CUET UG faces serious questions from some of the best teachers.' – @TejasvaShukla Shut NTA, It's absolutely the worst Institution. It fails lakhs of students every single time, last time it was NEET when question papers were set for money. This time again questions are being raised on the conduct of CUET UG by some of the best teachers. @dpradhanbjp — Tejasva shukla (@TejasvaShukla) June 28, 2025 Garvit Sethi, another prominent user, also criticised the NTA, citing repeated failures in CUET, NEET, and UGC-NET, pointing to technical glitches, faulty answer keys, and last-minute re-exams. He demanded that the agency be shut down if it continues to function so irresponsibly. @NTA_Exams as become a national joke. Shut it down if you can't handle your job! For the past several years, it's the same story with every exam — whether it's CUET, NEET, or NET: ❌ Out-of-syllabus questions ❌ Faulty answer keys ❌ Students' answers mysteriously changed ❌… — Garvit Sethi (@garvit_sethii) June 28, 2025 CUET UG 2025: Admission cycle disturbed The ripple effect of the CUET UG 2025 result delay is being felt across the country. Many universities have put admission processes, hostel seat allocations, and scholarship disbursements on hold, all of which depend on timely CUET scores. University administrators have voiced concerns that a prolonged delay may derail the academic calendar, leading to a rushed or compromised undergraduate admission season. The absence of any communication from NTA has only made matters worse. As of June 30, there has been no official update from the NTA regarding the final answer key or a confirmed results date for CUET UG 2025. CUET UG result Dates over the years Year Exam Dates Result Date 2025 May 13 to June 3, 2025 Expected in July 2025 2024 May 15 to May 29, 2024 July 28, 2024 2023 May 21 to June 23, 2023 July 15, 2023 2022 July 15 to August 30, 2022 September 16, 2022 CUET UG Result 2025: Calls for structural reform in national testing Amid growing chaos, experts and educators are calling for urgent reforms in how national-level entrance exams are conducted. Some argue that centralised exams like CUET, originally designed to simplify and equalise admissions, have become more stressful and error-prone than helpful. Many are now advocating for independent oversight bodies to monitor agencies like the NTA and ensure transparency, accountability, and student welfare. Until an official result date is announced, students remain in a state of confusion, refreshing the NTA website and social media channels in search of clarity. Once released, results will be available on the official NTA website, but for now, the waiting and the frustration continue.
