News & Events
Shaping India’s Fiscal Future: Insights for the Next Decade
Date : Wednesday, 04/02/2026
The University organised a symposium on Building India’s Fiscal Architecture for the Next Decade: Recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission. Keynote speakers Ms.Nisha Holla , Research Fellow, 3one4 Capital, and Ms. Surabhi Hodigere, Associate Professor, School of Global Leadership, New Delhi, presented insights on fiscal devolution, SDG-linked incentives, and inter-state equity. Hosted by the School
A Strategic Reset: Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha Delivers Insightful Lecture on ‘Towards Neighbourhood First 2.0’ and Launches Edited Volume, “Reconstructing India’s Worldview: A Strategic Realignment”
Date : Thursday, 11/12/2025
A Strategic Reset: Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha Delivers Insightful Lecture on ‘Towards Neighbourhood First 2.0’ and Launches Edited Volume, “Reconstructing India’s Worldview: A Strategic Realignment”Subhash Chandra Bose Chair in International Relations, hosted the latest thought-provoking edition of the Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS), featuring Sri Ashok K. Kantha, (Former Ambassador of India to China). Addressing faculty
Understanding India’s New Criminal Laws
Date : Friday, 28/11/2025
A guest lecture by Mr. Rajashekara N. was conducted on 28 November 2025, offering students a comprehensive insight into the three new criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The session was thoughtfully designed to address concerns regarding procedural reforms, evidentiary standards, investigative mechanisms,
Intra-Moot Court Competition
Date : Saturday, 22/11/2025
The Chanakya Moot Court Society (CMCS) successfully hosted the Intra-Moot Court Competition on 22 November, following the Researchers’ Test held on the previous day. Designed as a two-step evaluation, the event first assessed participants’ research skills and then their advocacy abilities in a simulated courtroom setting. Twenty teams participated, putting forward well-prepared memorials and structured
AI FOR EDUCATORS – Faculty Development Program on AI for Educators
Date : Saturday, 27/09/2025
Chanakya University, in collaboration with Pratiksha Trust, organized a 3-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “AI for Educators” from 25th to 27th September 2025. The program was held under the patronage of Sri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder of Infosys, and brought together faculty from diverse disciplines to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam’s Visit
Date : Thursday, 11/09/2025
The university welcomed Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam (Dr. R Balu), noted development scholar, author, and public policy advocate. Dr. Balu is widely respected for his decades of work with rural and tribal communities in India and currently serves as a Member of the Human Resource Capacity Building Commission, Government of India, New Delhi. During his visit,
“Viksit Bharat 2047” – A Sustainability Roadmap
Date : Thursday, 21/08/2025
By Prof. (Dr.) Nirupam Bajpai Prof. (Dr.) Nirupam Bajpai, Senior Advisor and Director of the South Asia Program at Columbia University’s Centre for Sustainable Development, delivered a thought-provoking lecture on “Viksit Bharat 2047: Integrating Sustainable Development and Its Goals into India’s Development Vision.” At the heart of his address, Prof. Bajpai argued that India’s aspiration
Strengthening Global Ties: Visit from the Consulate of the Netherlands
Date : Wednesday, 20/08/2025
The University recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Consulate of the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in its global engagement journey. The delegation comprised Consul General Mr. Ewout de Wit, Senior Policy Advisor Dr. Nutan, and Prof. Regina Hoffmann from TU Delft, a globally renowned Dutch institution. The visit commenced with a formal welcome
Visit of Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam at Chanakya University
Date : Wednesday, 09/07/2025
Chanakya University was honoured to welcome Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam (Dr. R Balu), noted development scholar, author, and public policy advocate. Dr. Balu is widely respected for his decades of work with rural and tribal communities in India and currently serves as a Member of the Human Resource Capacity Building Commission, Government of India, New Delhi.
Intersection of Cyber Law and Forensics: Navigating the Digital World
Date : Friday, 09/05/2025
School of Law, Governance and Public Policy at Chanakya University hosted an insightful guest lecture by Dr. Nagarathna A., Associate Professor of Law at NLSIU, Bangalore, and Co-Ordinator of the PG Diploma in Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics. In her talk titled “Intersection of Cyber Law and Forensics: Navigating the Digital World,” Dr. Nagarathna unpacked