Education

Violent Protests Erupt at India's LPU Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Students at Lovely Professional University staged violent protests after an alleged sexual assault incident, sparking campus unrest.

28 Sep 2026

India Today releases September 28 school assembly news roundup of national, sports and world headlines

India Today published a curated list of top national, sports and international headlines for school assemblies on September 28.

28 Sep 2026

Rumor of Student Rape Sparks Protests at Lovely Professional University

A false claim of a student’s rape and suicide ignited protests at Lovely Professional University, prompting police to register an FIR and suspend classes for ten days.

28 Sep 2026

Indian Oil Billionaire’s Son Becomes Sustainability Professor at Newcastle University

The son of a prominent Indian oil billionaire has been appointed as a professor of sustainability at Newcastle University in the UK.

28 Sep 2026

Punjab University Protest Sparks Fires, Blocks Delhi‑Amritsar Highway

Students at a second Punjab university staged a violent protest, setting buildings on fire and blocking the Delhi‑Amritsar highway.

28 Sep 2026

LPU Students Protest Over Rape Rumor; University Closed for 10 Days

Students at Lovely Professional University staged a protest after a rape rumor spread, leading to clashes with police and a 10‑day suspension of the campus and postponement of exams.

28 Sep 2026

Britona Maritime School Adds 24 New Courses to Training Programme

Britona Maritime School announced the launch of 24 additional courses to expand its training offerings for maritime professionals.

28 Sep 2026

Violence erupts over sexual assault allegation at Punjab's Lovely Professional University, administration refutes claim

A disturbance broke out after a sexual assault allegation was raised at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, while the university officials have denied that any such incident occurred.

28 Sep 2026

Over 2,000 police deployed as stone‑pelting erupts, vehicles set ablaze at LPU, Punjab

A protest at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara turned violent, prompting the deployment of more than 2,000 police officers after stone‑pelting and the burning of vehicles.

28 Sep 2026

Protests and Violence Erupt at Lovely Professional University Over Rape-Suicide Allegations

Clashes broke out at Lovely Professional University after students protested allegations linking a rape incident to a fellow student's suicide. Police and university authorities intervened to restore order.

28 Sep 2026

Rumours Spark Student Protests and Property Damage at LPU in Punjab

Tension erupted at Lovely Professional University in Punjab after unverified rumors triggered student protests, leading to damage of university property.

28 Sep 2026

LPU Postpones Mid‑Term Exams, Suspends Classes for 10 Days Amid Protests

Lovely Professional University has postponed its mid‑term examinations and suspended regular classes for ten days starting September 28 following violent protests on campus.

28 Sep 2026