COLLEGE PROTEST
SFI activists stage protests against 'irregularities' in NEET, UGC-NET exams
The agitating students held placards and demanded action against the National Testing Agency which organised the medical entrance examination NEET and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
ABVP aims to register 10,000 members in Kashmir, one lakh across J&K
The administration in J&K has remained skeptical about student activism in Kashmir Valley fearing political repercussions and thus didn't allow any organic student movement to take roots in any of the school, college or university campuses. "We support anyone who supports the nation and respects the national flag. We have no political agenda and engage with like minded NGOs and groups to bring positive change on ground," said Akshi Billowria, state secretary of the ABVP in J&K
For NRI quota in government medical colleges, Karnataka govt wants 500 additional MBBS seats
The Karnataka government has urged the Centre to approve extra MBBS seats in autonomous government medical colleges under the Department of Medical Education starting from the academic year 2025-26. Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil stated that he has formally requested the Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to authorize a 15% NRI quota by creating 508 additional supernumerary MBBS seats across 22 government medical colleges in the state.
Ruckus in Tamil Nadu Assembly over Kallakurichi hooch tragedy; Speaker evicts protesting AIADMK MLAs
Visuals from outside the Assembly showed watch and ward staff escorting AIADMK members outside. There were heavy police personnel outside the Assembly.
NEET-UG row: Protest in West Bengal, TMC demands SC-monitored probe
NEET-UG Result Row: Protests near West Bengal Education Department headquarters in Salt Lake accused of irregularities in NEET-UG exam and delay in state college admissions. TMC supported students, demanding Supreme Court-monitored probe. AIDSO members with placards were detained by police while heading to Bikash Bhavan. TMC criticized BJP government, calling NEET-UG scandal a major scam. Grace marks decision for NEET-UG candidates cancelled, offering re-test on June 23.
FIR against non-local medical student after his social media post against the Prophet
J&K police registered a case for a blasphemous post at GMC Srinagar, leading to protests and student suspensions.
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Xi Jinping's recipe for total control: An army of eyes and ears
A police officer in a Beijing apartment complex uses a color-coded system to identify high-risk residents. Xi Jinping aims for pervasive surveillance in China, expanding control and embedding the party in daily life.
Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement
Yale University students walk out of commencement to protest Gaza war and financial ties, sparking similar actions at other universities. Protests escalate after violent attacks on activists, leading to strikes and censure motions. The events highlight debates on freedom of expression, hate speech, and police response.
Independent candidate booked for garlanding EVM enclosure in Maharashtra's Nashik
A case has been registered against spiritual leader Shantigiri Maharaj for violating the model code of conduct by garlanding the EVM enclosure while casting his vote in the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency. His supporters faced detention after wearing badges in his support at polling booths. Farmers protested by wearing onion garlands at a polling booth in Chandwad.
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
President Joe Biden directly acknowledged U.S. students' distress over the Israel-Hamas conflict in a speech at historically Black Morehouse College. He expressed support for peaceful protests and called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Biden also addressed domestic issues, reflecting on democracy and reaching out to Black constituents in Detroit.
Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict
The student protest group Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine said in a statement that the encampment "outlasted its utility with respect to our demands." Meanwhile, Harvard University interim President Alan Garber agreed to pursue a meeting between protesters and university officials regarding the students' questions.
Biden surrendering US campuses to "anarchists, jihadist freaks": Donald Trump on college protests
Trump further claimed that "the very same people who are funding the violent campus uprisings are also funding Joe Biden's campaign", adding that Biden is running a "radicalised" Democratic Party.
Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities
Pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Arizona, leading to dozens of arrests. The protests demanded universities stop doing business with Israel or its supporters. At MIT, police arrested ten students after giving protesters 15 minutes to leave. The protests are part of a broader movement across the US and Europe, with students calling for an end to Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. The UN has raised concerns about a "plausible risk of genocide" in Gaza, a charge Israel denies.
Police clearing pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University, 33 arrested
"While the university is committed to protecting students' rights to free expression, the encampment had evolved into an unlawful activity, with participants in direct violation of multiple university policies and city regulations," the university said in a statement.
Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
University President Paul Alivisatos acknowledged the school's role as a protector of freedom of speech after officers in riot gear blocked access to the school's Quad but also took an enough-is-enough stance.
Indian students jittery over pro-Palestine protests in US universities
With protests in support of Palestine intensifying on American university campuses, Indian students and their parents are feeling anxious about seeking admission there. If these protests continue to spread, it might affect the number of students choosing to enroll in US universities this upcoming fall semester.
Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoric
Trump's attempts to claim a moral high ground against antisemitism come as the Democratic president is navigating the intense divisions of the Israel-Hamas war and the resulting unrest from demonstrations. Trump and other Republicans have seized on the disruptions on college campuses, which have at times been violent, as a sign of weakness from Biden and Democrats. It's also the latest example of Trump's timeworn tactic of repackaging a censure he's received and stamping it on his opponents.
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
In Virginia, student demonstrators began their protest on a lawn outside the school chapel Tuesday. On Saturday, video from WVAW-TV showed police wearing heavy gear and holding shields lined up on the campus in Charlottesville. Protesters chanted "Free Palestine," and university police said on the social platform X that an "unlawful assembly" had been declared in the area.
Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments
After weeks of anti-war protests at U.S. universities, some schools, including Brown, Northwestern, and Rutgers, reached agreements with pro-Palestinian protesters to avoid disruptions during final exams and graduation ceremonies. These deals, amid nationwide campus unrest and over 2,400 arrests since April 17, included commitments to review investments in Israel. While universities agreed to discuss divestment, they made no promises to change investments. The protests, which disrupted classes at some schools, have raised questions about academic freedom and led to discussions on divesting from companies linked to the Israeli military.
More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses
More than 100 people were taken into custody during the Columbia crackdown, just a fraction of the total arrests stemming from recent campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. A tally by The Associated Press on Thursday found at least 50 incidents of arrests at 40 different US colleges or universities since April 18.
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
Students have rallied or set up tents at dozens of universities in recent days to protest Israel's war on Gaza. Demonstrators have called on President Joe Biden, who has supported Israel's right to defend itself, to do more to stop the bloodshed in Gaza and demanded schools divest from companies that support Israel's government.
US student protests now reflect a generational change larger than our upcoming elections — aid to Israel no longer gets bipartisan support: Omar Wasow
'In the upcoming US election, the war in Gaza is absolutely a wedge issue in the Democratic party — some parts of it are staunchly pro-Israel and others, particularly younger people and ArabAmericans, are very critical of President Biden’s policies on this. If the war continues, so will these protests — right into the Democratic National Convention. In some ways, this change is even bigger than the election — aid and military assistance to Israel was a relatively bipartisan, broadly supported issue,' says Omar Wasow.
Israel supporters attack pro-Palestinian camp in Los Angeles, 300 Gaza protesters arrested in New York
Witness footage from UCLA, verified by Reuters, showed people wielding sticks or poles to hammer on wooden boards being used as makeshift barricades to protect the pro-Palestinian protesters before police were deployed to the campus.
As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations led by students at Columbia University have sparked protests nationwide, with some campuses facing scuffles and arrests. Students at Columbia have maintained their encampment for 10 days, demanding schools sever financial ties with Israel. Jewish students claim the protests verge on antisemitism, prompting calls for police intervention. Negotiations have been ongoing, but tensions remain high as May commencement ceremonies approach. Similar protests and arrests have occurred at universities across the country, highlighting the complex challenges faced by both students and administrators.
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
Columbia University in New York City, Yale University, and Harvard University have all been at the center of escalating tensions surrounding the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Following the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia last week, the university decided to cancel in-person classes as a precautionary measure. At Yale, around 45 protesters were arrested for trespassing after setting up tents on campus and calling for divestment from defense companies doing business with Israel.
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