The Syndicate

The AKPCTA is urging government intervention to resolve an administrative crisis at a technical university. The association is demanding an immediate Syndicate meeting to approve pending appointments and promotions.

The Syndicate, Mahatma Gandhi University's highest executive body, has not met for over two months, leading to pending student files and a backlog of matters requiring its approval. The governance crisis has caused administrative delays at the Kerala-based university.

Dr. Ambedkar Law University has cancelled the affiliation of three private law colleges for the 2025-26 academic year through a resolution passed by the University Syndicate.

Victoria police arrested a 20-year-old man accused of orchestrating a wave of Melbourne arson attacks, which are part of the city's escalating hospitality wars. The arrest is linked to an overseas crime figure, marking a major development according to authorities.

Kerala University has canceled affiliation recommendations previously approved by its Syndicate. The decision follows allegations that certain CPI(M)-backed Syndicate members engaged in financial irregularities during the approval of new colleges and courses.

The state government has nominated six individuals to the Senate and Syndicate of Calicut University. The appointments are administrative and relate to governance roles within the institution.

A special Senate meeting at Kerala University turned chaotic due to allegations against the Vice-Chancellor (V-C) for anti-democratic actions. Left-backed members accused the V-C of not holding regular Senate, Syndicate, and academic council meetings.

Kerala University's Vice-Chancellor ordered the removal of advocate Thomas Abraham as the university's Standing Counsel before the Kerala High Court. Abraham objected, stating only the Syndicate has the authority to appoint or replace the Standing Counsel.

MG University's Vice Chancellor dismissed the Syndicate's objections regarding the inclusion of teachers from autonomous colleges and external individuals in the Boards of Studies, as well as the appointment of chairpersons not meeting statutory criteria.

Hong Kong police arrested four men and seized 9.5kg of suspected drugs worth HK$7.2 million in an operation targeting a syndicate that recruited members via online gaming platforms. The police intercepted a 21-year-old mainland Chinese man attempting to flee in Tsim Sha Tsui and found 399 grams of drugs in a nearby flat.

The Syndicate team is investigating a security exploit linked to a compromise of the Commons bridge. The incident has caused SYND's stock to drop 36%.