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The Times of India

Karnataka / The Times of India

Chaos at Azim Premji University: Police book Spark Reading Circle after ABVP protests Kashmir 'talk' on APU campus

ABVP activists protested and vandalized Azim Premji University campus over a discussion on Kashmir atrocities. The university registrar filed a police complaint against Spark Reading Circle, accusing them of organizing the event without consent. Police arrested 25 ABVP activists, who were later granted bail.

25 Feb 2026 5:37 pm
Anti-national views: Talk on Kashmir incident sparks protest at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru; 25 ABVP activists detained

Tension erupted at Azim Premji University as ABVP activists protested a scheduled discussion on alleged state violence in Kashmir. Police took around 25 activists into custody. The university clarified no event was authorized or held on campus, condemning the disruption. AISA accused ABVP of stifling academic debate.

25 Feb 2026 7:39 am
HC tells Bengaluru police not to take coercive steps against Ranveer Singh over Kantara mimicry row: Superstar is not ooper law

The High Court has issued a conditional order for actor Ranveer Singh. Police are barred from taking coercive action against him. This is subject to his cooperation in the ongoing investigation. The actor had challenged an FIR filed over his mimicry of a character from the Kannada film Kantara. The court has asked for objections to be filed by Monday.

25 Feb 2026 2:00 am