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Concerns Over Academic Freedom in India: 'Free to Think 2026' Report Highlights Restrictions

The 'Free to Think 2026' report by 'Scholars at Risk' categorizes India as a nation with severely restricted academic freedom. It highlights the increasing government influence on higher education, affecting university governance and faculty expression. The report documents 382 attacks on higher education globally and emphasizes the decline in academic freedom in India, alongside specific cases of faculty dismissals and canceled academic events. This alarming trend raises questions about the future of academic discourse and freedom in the country, urging readers to delve deeper into the findings of this critical report.