The university administration had earlier denied permission, citing the absence of the Vice-Chancellor as the reason. Despite the uncertainty, the General Student Union went ahead with the Ram Navami celebration on the university premises on Sunday.
Kazi Masoom Akhtar, Padma Shri awardee and nominee Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University, condemned the incident and called for an investigation, saying that some people "think it's modernity to hate one's own country."
The meeting, presided over by a political activist from PoJK, Amjad Ayub Mirza, was marked by a call for military personnel from PoJK and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan to refuse to participate in Pakistan's military operations against the Baloch independence movement.
The sit-in is being held at Lakpass, where a provincial government delegation comprising Zahoor Ahmed Buledi, Bakht Muhammad Kakar and Sardar Noor Ahmed Bangulzai arrived to hold talks with the BNP-M chief. However, the government delegation could not convince him to end the sit-in.
Mengal had announced a "long march" from Wadh to Quetta to protest the arrests of BYC chief organiser Mahrang Baloch and other leaders as well as police crackdowns on a sit-in. However, the Quetta administration had denied the party permission for the rally, Dawn reported.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress Pradesh President D.K. Shivakumar on Monday met veteran actress Shabana Azmi and legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar at his residence in Sadashivanagar to congratulate Azmi on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th Internati
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar said that India has emerged as a global power by choosing the path of peace and development, whereas Pakistan embraced division and terrorism.
New Delhi [India], March 11: Under the dynamic leadership of its 21st Chairperson, Dr. Payal Kanodia, the Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO) Delhi Chapter proudly hosted the Young Women Achievers Awards 2025 at the iconic National Gallery of Modern Art, Jaipur House. Marking a powerful c
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honoured veteran actress Shabana Azmi with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th International Film Festival in Bengaluru. Legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar was also present on the occasion.
Expressing his disappointment, Akhtar questioned why no PCB official was present to hand over the trophy, despite Pakistan being the designated host nation for the tournament. Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar raised concerns over the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) represen