Hyderabad University

Telangana Police Close Rohith Vemula Suicide Case, Report Says He 'Was Not A Dalit' | 10 Points

According to the report, one of Rohith Vemula's constant fears is that if this information is revealed, he will lose his academic credentials and be forced to stand trial. 

May 03, 2024, 21:43 PM IST

Coronavirus outbreak: Hyderabad University suspends all academic activities until March 31

The University also reiterated its earlier directive to all stakeholders who have a history of travel to Covid-19 affected areas to inform the same to Chief Medical Officer of the University so that appropriate action can be advised. 

Mar 15, 2020, 22:37 PM IST

Muthu Krishnan —​ Dalit JNU scholar who was found dead had led Rohith Vemula movement

The Dalit JNU scholar who allegedly committed suicide had previously been a student of the Hyderabad University and was at the forefront of the movement against the varsity's administration following the suicide of Rohith Vemula.

Mar 14, 2017, 14:34 PM IST

Growing attacks on freedom of expression, Left MPs allege

Alleging increased attacks on academic freedom in Indian universities, Left members in the Rajya Sabha on Friday accused right-wing forces of "issuing certificates of nationalism" and asked the government as to who gave them this authority.

Mar 10, 2017, 15:08 PM IST

Rohith Vemula was not Dalit, family obtained SC certificate through 'fraudulent' means: Guntur collector

Rohith Vemula, the research scholar of University of Hyderabad whose suicide in January 2016 triggered a nationwide uproar, was not a Dalit.

Feb 14, 2017, 15:49 PM IST

Hyderabad University students protest against Roopanwal panel report on Rohith Vemula

Accusing Justice Roopanwal panel, which went into Rohith Vemula's suicide, of not performing the task in accordance with its terms of reference but those set by BJP and RSS, a group of students Friday held a protest against the "atrocious" report submitted by it.

Oct 08, 2016, 00:02 AM IST

Rohith Vemula suicide case: Hyderabad V-C can't be held responsible, concludes HRD probe panel

A probe panel constituted by the HRD Ministry to probe into the suicide of University of Hyderabad scholar Rohith Vemula has now concluded that its vice-chancellor P Appa Rao cannot be held responsible for his death.

Aug 24, 2016, 09:38 AM IST

Rohith Vemula case: Guntur district collector orders fresh probe into 'Dalit' scholar's caste

The Guntur District Collector Kantilal Dande has ordered a fresh inquiry to ascertain the caste status of the late Hyderabad University research scholar, Rohith Vemulae.

Jun 22, 2016, 09:34 AM IST

Congress accuses BJP of adopting double standards over tricolour in NIT Srinagar

A Congress member in Rajya Sabha raised the issue of police lathicharge at NIT in Srinagar on Saturday and accused the ruling BJP of not allowing the students to hoist the national flag there.

Apr 29, 2016, 21:01 PM IST

Hyderabad University V-C Appa Rao Podile again in line of fire, this time for plagiarism

Already under fire for his role in the Rohith Vemula suicide controversy, Hyderabad University Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao Podile is now facing flak for  plagiarism in his three papers published in 2007 and 2014.

Apr 06, 2016, 09:06 AM IST

Jaitley justifies action against JNU, Hyderabad university students

Justifying action against JNU and Hyderabad University students, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said if slogans are openly raised for persons who bombed Mumbai or attacked Parliament then one must expect some "ideological reaction" from those who do not agree with this.

Apr 01, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

Hyderabad varsity students' union urges President to sack VC

The students' union of the University of Hyderabad has urged President Pranab Mukherjee to sack Vice Chancellor P Appa Rao to restore peace in the university.

Mar 30, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

25 Hyderabad University students get bail in connection with vandalism at V-C's lodge

A local court on Monday granted bail to 25 students and two faculty members of the Hyderabad University who were arrested on charges of vandalising the Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao Podile's lodge during a protest last week. 

Mar 28, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

Classes resume in Hyderabad University after students' protest end

Classes at Hyderabad University resumed on Monday, days after students staged protests against Vice Chancellor Appa Rao Podile.

Mar 28, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

Hyderabad university unrest: JNUSU prez Kanhaiya Kumar denied entry into varsity

 JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was on Wednesday denied entry into University of Hyderabad which witnessed unprecedented clampdown amid continuing tension over the return of P Appa Rao as the vice chancellor.

Mar 24, 2016, 00:09 AM IST

Centre should pass Rohith Vemula Act: Kanhaiya Kumar

Jawaharlal Nehru University students` union president Kanhaiya Kumar, who is on a visit to Hyderabad University, Wednesday said that the Centre should pass the Rohith Vemula Act as soon as possible.

Mar 23, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

VK Singh counters Kanhaiya's 'Vemula idol remark', alleges dalit scholar supported Yakub Memon - Watch

Singh called upon the youth workers to spread nationalism and tell people how to take the country ahead when "fissiparous forces" are at work.

Mar 06, 2016, 00:14 AM IST

Don't misuse freedom of speech, BJP MP Adityanath advises Kanhaiya Kumar

Condemning the February 9 event that took place in the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Yogi Adityanath on Saturday advised the JNU students` union president Kanhaiya Kumar to refrain from using the freedom of speech and expression to hail terrorists like Afzal Guru, who attacked the Parliament in 2001.

Mar 05, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

Rohith Vemula's suicide: Youth Congress holds protest march against Smriti Irani at Jantar Mantar

Youth Congress on Wednesday took out protest march against Union Minister Smriti Irani in the national capital over the suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula.

Mar 02, 2016, 14:58 PM IST