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IIT Roorkee defends ‘gag order’ amid CJP protest, says ‘routinely issued’

IIT Roorkee said that under the institute's notified conduct rules, no student or employee will be allowed to join political discussion or participate in any political activity without prior permission.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 04:53 pm IST

The Economist’s India column, ‘Ashoka', is condescending

A June 21 article argued that Delhi has long been India's intellectual capital, citing its concentration of leading thinkers and scholars. (For representation only)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 09:18 am IST

Charlie Kirk's old tweet hurts Trump, Melania's case against Jimmy Kimmel

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Published on May 01, 2026 02:41 am IST

FCC Chair issues final warning to US broadcasters over ‘fake news’ amid Iran war

FCC chair Brendan Carr threatens broadcasters promoting false information amid Iran war.
Published on Mar 15, 2026 05:58 pm IST

Report: Jaipur Literature Festival 2026

(From left) Esther Freud, Tash Aw, Kiran Desai, Richard Flanagan and Anuradha Roy at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026. (Jaipur Literature Festival)
Published on Feb 28, 2026 04:02 am IST