WorldScholars at Risk Report Highlights 42 Attacks on Indian Academia
The Free to Think 2026 report by Scholars at Risk recorded 42 attacks on higher education in India from July 2025 to June 2026, the highest among 59 countries. The report raises concerns about academic freedom in India, the world's largest democracy and higher education system. However, the definition of 'attack' is broad, including violence, imprisonment, and loss of position, complicating the interpretation of the data.
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