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Published on Jun 27, 2026 07:26 am IST

DU professors write to vice-chancellor over harassment row

The move comes about 12 days after the Delhi High Court on May 18 directed DU vice-chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh to independently examine the matter and make a decision within six weeks.

Published on May 31, 2026 04:50 am IST

PU a ‘V-C nursery’, gave 20 varsities its heads in 5 yrs

Only two of 20 recent appointees are women – Anupama Sharma and Nishtha Jaswal. (HT File)

Published on May 24, 2026 06:34 am IST

Dyal Singh college name change row: Principal seeks DU V-C's direction on staff council meeting

Published on Apr 26, 2026 11:59 am IST

Haryana: JNU prof Milap Punia appointed MDU VC

Milap Punia

Published on Apr 12, 2026 06:54 am IST

SPPU V-C sends staff on compulsory leave, announces forensic audit

SPPU vice-chancellor announced that head of department of technology will be sent on compulsory leave from March 27 and forensic audit of functioning of the university will be conducted in a month. (HT FILE)

pune news

Published on Mar 28, 2026 05:26 am IST

90% students who voted in referendum want V-C to resign, says JNUSU

The JNUSU said the outcome of the referendum reflects sentiments widely held by the student community.

Published on Mar 12, 2026 08:22 am IST

HC issues notice on plea challenging Punjabi University’s VC appointment

The petition was filed by Pushpinder Singh Gill, a professor and an applicant for the post. (HT File)

Published on Feb 28, 2026 08:00 am IST

Haryana guv overturns MDU V-C’s order on registrar’s suspension

Employees of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) staged a sit-in protest outside the vice-chancellor’s office on Wednesday. (Manoj Dhaka/HindustanTimes)

Published on Feb 19, 2026 04:36 am IST

Odisha: BJD urges Guv to appoint VCs in 13 state-run varsities

Published on Feb 11, 2026 08:43 am IST

‘Focus on enhancing research, improving university’s ranking’: New LU V-C outlines priorities

Prof Jai Prakash Saini has begun to address the numerous challenges facing the institution. (Sourced)

lucknow news

Published on Jan 17, 2026 07:54 am IST

KGMU defers OPD boycott after CM’s assurance on campus violence

Representational image (Sourced)

lucknow news

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 05:58 am IST

‘Bore toh nahin ho rahe?’: Row as Chhattisgarh V-C asks writer to leave seminar

A video of the incident showed VC Chakrawal asking writer Manoj Rupda whether he was getting bored.

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 07:20 pm IST

Tezpur University V-C sent on leave after 100-day protest; probe panel set up

Tezpur: Security personnel stand guard as students block the exit during a protest against vice chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh in Sonitpur district of Assam (PTI FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 01, 2026 10:43 pm IST

DU panel submits report after student posts videos alleging harassment

Published on Dec 17, 2025 04:20 am IST

Tezpur University: Students stage 9-hour hunger strike demanding VC's removal

Updated on May 15, 2026 02:40 pm IST

VC row: Education ministry team allowed to leave Assam varsity as agitators get written assurance

Updated on May 05, 2026 05:44 pm IST

Row over MDU V-C’s degree: Kurukshetra SP forwards INSO prez complaint to KU V-C seeking action

In his complaint, Deswal alleged that the V-C Rajbir Singh provided false documents with “dishonest intention and seized the post to cause wrongful loss to the government, university and students of the MDU.” (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Nov 30, 2025 04:50 am IST

After decade-long debate, Centre overhauls PU senate, syndicate

This is the first time in 59 years that the constitution of the senate has been changed. (HT File)

Published on Nov 02, 2025 05:48 am IST

Purvanchal University ex-VC Prof UP Singh passes away at 92

lucknow news

Published on Sept 28, 2025 03:10 am IST

SC directs VC to make case of alleged sexual harassment against him part of his resume after complaint is time barred

Updated on Sept 13, 2025 08:17 pm IST

Sexual harassment charge will stay on VC’s resume forever: SC

Published on Sept 13, 2025 06:28 am IST

Education ministry seeks explanation from JNU VC for skipping key conference

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice Chancellor, JNU

education

Updated on Jul 29, 2025 08:59 pm IST

IGNOU appoints Prof Uma Kanjilal as its first-ever woman Vice Chancellor

Prof. Uma Kanjilal has been appointed IGNOU's first ever woman Vice Chancellor.

Published on Jul 25, 2025 08:05 pm IST

2 ‘registrars’ operating in Kerala University

Published on Jul 12, 2025 09:06 am IST

Newly-appointed GIPE VC aims to take it to the next level with positivity

Umakant Dash holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Utkal University (1990) and a Master’s from the Central University of Hyderabad (1992). (HT)

pune news

Published on Jul 05, 2025 08:40 am IST

UP: Sandalwood tree worth lakhs stolen from KGMU VC’s residence in Lucknow

An FIR has been lodged, and CCTV footage has been handed over to the police. The incident is also being investigated under the Forest Act. (Pic used for representation)

Published on Jul 01, 2025 07:05 am IST

Punjab: SK Mishra takes charge as Gurdaspur technical varsity V-C

SK Mishra, an alumnus of IIM Bangalore, assumed charge as the vice-chancellor (V-C) of Sardar Beant Singh State Technical University (SBSSU), Gurdaspur, on Monday. (HT File)

Published on May 27, 2025 08:52 am IST

Prof Jagdeep Singh is Punjabi University’s VC

Prof Jagdeep Singh