Education
Report Highlights Global Decline in Academic Freedom
The Hindu8h
THE BRIEF
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The Free to Think 2026 report by Scholars at Risk documented 382 attacks on higher-education communities across 59 countries between July 2025 and June 2026.
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India's Academic Freedom Index score fell from 0.16 in 2024 to 0.14 in 2026, with the country classified as severely restricted.
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The report follows campus disruptions and administrative disputes at various Indian universities, underscoring the need for credible grievance channels for students.