Ambedkar University Delhi issued a show cause notice to Kaustav Banerjee for allegedly inciting disorder during a student protest. The protest was organized by AISA against the suspension of student Mantasha Irfan. The university accused Banerjee of delivering a provocative speech, leading to disruption. AISA condemned the notice, calling it an attack on academic freedom.
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The All India Students' Federation (AISF) protested against the UGC's draft regulations for 2024-2025, calling them an attack on university autonomy. The regulations, aiming to replace 2018 guidelines, sparked controversy over centralization and reduced faculty and student involvement. AISF demanded the withdrawal of the draft, warning of intensified protests to protect democratic values in higher education.
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Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has announced the results for the winter session 2024 on its official website. Students can check their results by visiting gtu.ac.in and entering their login details, including enrollment number, seat number, and password. Results for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available. Candidates are advised to keep a hard copy of their scorecards for future reference and stay updated on the university's website for further details.