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'By burning Manusmriti, we are burning discrimination': ABVP leader explains scripture-burning rationale

On Tuesday evening, three JNU students that included the vice-president of the JNU unit of the ABVP burnt selected excerpts of the Manusmriti to protest against the “oppressive and highly discriminatory content of the text”

Minor girl in Noida who had been raped and set ablaze succumbs to her injuries

A 16-year-old girl, who was battling for her life after being allegedly raped and set ablaze by a youth in Greater Noida, succumbed to her injuries.

CBI books five Syndicate Bank officials in Rs 1,000-crore scam

The CBI on Tuesday registered a case against five Syndicate Bank officials on charges of causing a loss of Rs 1,000 crore by discounting of fake cheques

JNU row sparks demands for revival of campus politics in Jamia Millia Islamia

At a time when a raging debate about student politics is on in the country in wake of the ongoing JNU row, students of Jamia Millia Islamia are still fighting for their demand for reinstating the students' union, scrapped nine years ago.

Arvind Kejriwal alleges CBI not following procedure for summoning his officials, agency refutes

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday claimed that CBI did not follow proper procedure for summoning his officials, a charge firmly refuted by the agency.

Did Kanhaiya Kumar check his facts before making his speech? asks JNU professor

Makarand Paranjape, poet and professor of English at JNU, on Monday took on students union president Kanhaiya Kumar.

Modi has met his match in Kanhaiya Kumar, says noted writer Nayantara Sahgal

Nayantara Sahgal praised JNUSU leader Kanhaiya for his speech at JNU after his release from jail and his subsequent "rational" interviews to the media.

Vehicle had nothing to do with the cavalcade: HRD ministry clarifies on Yamuna Expressway accident

The HRD ministry clarifies on the Yamuna Expressway accident stating that 'the vehicle had nothing to do with the cavalcade'.

JNU row: Delhi govt to file criminal cases against three TV channels

Delhi government has decided to take action against the TV channels who allegedly tampered the videos that showed Kanhaiya raising anti-national slogans

No issues with BJP but Centre has to take call on our demands: PDP chief Mehbooba

PDPD chief Mufti said that implementation of the agenda of alliance is important for her, but added that Centre would have to take steps for this to happen.

Indian scientists have developed herbal medicine to treat dengue

In a breakthrough move that can help in the fight against dengue, a herbal medicine against it is claimed to have been developed by scientists in India

Security intensified at major temples in Delhi after Maha Shivratri terror alert

Security was tightened at major temples in the city on Monday in view of Maha Shivratri festival, amid a terror alert in the national capital.

Kanhaiya Kumar had objected to cancellation of permission for Afzal Guru event: JNU Registrar

Kanhaiya Kumar had objected to cancellation of permission for the controversial event against hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

Karti is being targeted because he is my son: P Chidambaram

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday said Karti is being targeted only because he is his son but "the real target is me"

Nation is always empowered by its women: PM Modi at National Women Legislators Conference

Addressing the National Women Legislators Conference in New Delhi on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a nation is always empowered by its women.

JNUstice League: This artist's posts on Facebook are an apt description of the JNU row

If there is one thing the JNU row has taught this country, it is the fact that there is a group of politicians, lawyers, goons and TV news anchors who believe they are superhero guardians of nationalism in this country.

Kanhaiya Kumar's State of the (Students) Union address: Here is what he definitely did not say

Here are some ways in which you should definitely not interpret Kanhaiya Kumar's speech.

JNU row: Varsity grants another extension to probe panel on Afzal Guru event

JNU has again granted an extension to the high-level committee set up to inquire into an event held in varsity campus against the hanging of Afzal Guru

Cannot question the entire JNU for few bad fish: Anurag Thakur

BJP youth wing president Anurag Thakur on Friday said it would not be proper to question the entire JNU for the few 'bad fish'.

Live: Afzal Guru is not my icon, Rohith Vemula is, says Kanhaiya Kumar

JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar was released from Tihar jail after spending 23 days in prison.

AAP govt sends magisterial probe report on JNU row to its legal team

Delhi government has sent the magisterial probe report on the JNU row to its legal team to examine whether any action could be taken on the basis of it.

BJP, AGP formally announce tie-up for Assam polls

Announcing its tie-up with AGP in Assam, BJP said the assembly election in the key northeastern state will be a contest between "all indigenous people"

PM has launched a 'Fair & Lovely Yojana': Top 10 quotes from Rahul Gandhi's speech in LS

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi attacked Modi government over several issues ranging from black money to Rohith Vemulla's death in Lok Sabha on Wed

JNU students march to Parliament, demand repeal of sedition law

JNU students on Wednesday marched to Parliament demanding repeal of the sedition law and enactment of a Rohith Act.

PM had sought my opinion on Lahore visit: Sushma Swaraj on Rahul's remarks on Modi's Pak visit

Responding to Rahul Gandhi, External Affairs Minister Swaraj said that PM Modi had sought her opinion on him going to Lahore to meet Pak PM Sharif

Kanhaiya Kumar's bail good news for students, hope normalcy returns in university: JNU

JNU administration on Wednesday welcomed the Delhi High Court's decision to grant bail to students union president Kanhaiya Kumar.

Rajnath Singh refutes Rahul's claim on Naga accord; terms it 'false' and 'baseless'

Rajnath Singh refuted Gandhi's claim that he was not informed on Naga accord saying the statement was "completely false and baseless"

JNU row: Kanhaiya Kumar granted interim bail for six months by Delhi HC

JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar was on Wednesday granted six months interim bail by the Delhi High Court in the sedition case against him.

Where's the 'art' in living like this? Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji, please note how your event is killing the Yamuna

The World Culture Festival of the Art of Living Foundation headed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar threatens to leave the ecologically sensitive and fragile Yamuna floodplains with irreparable damage. Environment activists are shocked over the brazen disregard for the health of the dying river, which holds a significant place in the Hindu mythology, from the organisers. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has already recommended a fine of Rs 120 crore on them for violation of ecological norms but it has hardly deterred preparations

JNU row: Umar, Anirban remanded to 14-day judicial custody

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, arrested in a sedition case, to 14-day judicial custody