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Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek, a top Maoist sympathizer from Kerala, was arrested in Nagpur for waging war against India after posting pro-Maoist content on Instagram. Linked to banned CPI (Maoist), he was mobilizing funds, propaganda, and student networks. Seized materials revealed efforts to oppose government operations. His girlfriend, a student, also shared Maoist ideologies.

In a significant shift at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has secured 23 councillor posts, marking inroads into traditionally Left-leaning areas. The United Left alliance of AISA and DSF won seven seats, while the Left-Ambedkarite Unity Panel secured five. This fragmentation within Left organizations contributed to ABVP's success, impacting decision-making within the JNUSU council.

Albanians vote for a new parliament on Sunday, with socialist Edi Rama hoping to be prime minister again, stopping right-wing veteran Sali Berisha from a return to power. Sali Berisha, right-wing veteran, Sali Berisha, a political veteran who is a symbol of the fall of communism, is hoping to return to power after 12 years in opposition.

Serbian students, already known for cycling to France, have begun a 2,000-kilometer run to Brussels to highlight corruption and demand the rule of law in Serbia. Starting from Novi Sad, over 20 students are participating in this relay-style marathon, aiming to draw the EU's attention to their struggle against President Aleksandar Vucic's government.

The United Left alliance secured victory in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union elections, winning the key posts of president, vice-president, and general secretary. However, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad made a significant comeback, capturing the joint secretary position after nearly a decade.

Faced with mounting political interference, over 150 universities across the US have joined Harvard University in a historic stand to defend academic freedom. Harvard’s lawsuit against a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze has sparked a nationwide movement, as institutions, students, and faculty mobilize to protect intellectual independence and resist government overreach threatening higher education’s core values.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the J&K government has deployed ministers to various states to address reports of threats and attacks against Kashmiris. These ministers are meeting with chief ministers and other officials to coordinate assistance and ensure the safety of Kashmiri students and business communities.

Nineteen states are challenging the Trump administration's policy on diversity in schools. They filed a lawsuit against the Education Department's directive. The directive threatened to cut funding for non-compliance. States argue the directive harms students and schools. They say it puts federal funding at risk. Earlier, judges blocked parts of the directive in three states.

Amid escalating attacks from Donald Trump’s administration, U.S. universities are taking a stand against political interference. Over 400 university presidents have denounced government overreach, with Harvard suing over unlawful demands. While some universities fight back, many silence dissent, especially pro-Palestinian voices. This conflict, centering on academic freedom, is shaping the future of independent inquiry and democracy itself.

Murugan said the alliance between the AIADMK and the BJP was robust, asserting that the National Democratic Alliance would secure a majority and form the govt in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 elections.

Serbian students cycled over 1,300 kilometers to Strasbourg, seeking EU attention to their protests against corruption and democratic backsliding in Serbia. They were greeted by supporters, highlighting their monthslong anti-graft movement triggered by a deadly train station collapse. The students aim to address the Council of Europe and European Parliament, criticizing the EU's lukewarm response to Vucic's government.

A gunman, identified as Phoenix Ikner, opened fire at Florida State University, killing two and injuring six. Ikner, the son of a sheriff's deputy, had a history of espousing white supremacist rhetoric, according to former classmates. The shooting prompted panic on campus, with students scrambling for safety as Ikner was eventually shot by responding officers and hospitalized.

International students across the US have filed lawsuits against the DHS over abrupt visa cancellations that left them facing deportation. Students from top universities, including HARVARD and STANFORD, say the government acted without due process. Some were targeted for minor infractions, while colleges remain uncertain about the reasons. Legal and academic communities warn this could deter future international enrollment, as reported by the Associated Press.